In the past, people seeking asylum in the United States could gain admittance into the country pending processing of their claims. Asylum-seekers would be able to stay in Colorado and other safe areas while the government determined their status. However, this year a...
Immigration Law Is All About Family
Month: November 2019
How to renew DACA eligibility
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program provided a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who arrived in the United States as minor children. Under the Trump administration, however, the Supreme Court may move to end DACA for nearly 700,000 who now...
Fear of deportation wreaking havoc on mental health of immigrants
While there have been periods of time throughout the history of the United States where immigration has received significant attention, with the Trump administration there has been no shortage of focus on immigration policies. With many families in Colorado living in...
Requesting relief from removal proceedings in immigration court
Many people in Colorado live in constant fear of deportation. They may have been brought into the country as children or may have escaped their countries for various reasons as adults. As the Trump administration cracks down on attempts to stem illegal immigration and...
Getting a family member into the U.S.
When you become an American citizen, you may want to consider bringing your family to live with you. However, the process for doing so may differ depending on how you got here, who you want to bring and the circumstances under which they seek to enter. Asking...
4 false claims to U.S. citizenship that may get you in trouble
While talking to strangers at a bar, falsely claiming to be a U.S. citizen may seem both harmless and fun. If you do so to obtain a benefit under either federal or state law, you may find yourself in serious trouble. That is, a false claim to U.S. citizenship may...
Future of DACA remains uncertain
More than a year after the Trump administration rescinded the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) policy, the fight to save this program continues. Several states, including Colorado, have filed a lawsuit challenging the end of the program, arguing that it...
Are you eligible for an employment-based green card?
If you intend to work in Colorado as an immigrant, there are employment-based green cards that you might be able to look into getting. What you are eligible for can differ depending on your skill set, any formal training or higher education you may have, and other...