A drunk driving charge is a stressful situation for anyone. The stakes are particularly high if you’re an immigrant to the United States. In addition to worrying about the possible loss of your driver’s license, fines, and jail time, you are likely concerned about...
Immigration Law Is All About Family
Year: 2020
What is the current status of DACA?
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program has been in limbo for the past four years with objections stating it is not legal or valid. Because of the legal challenges, you could not exercise the rights DACA affords you, including seeking protection under it...
Is asylum the same as withholding of removal?
There are a few ways in which you can come into this country and secure residency without fear of deportation. The two main ways include seeking asylum or withholding of removal. According to the American Immigration Council, the U.S. has multiple agreements that all...
How do you appeal an immigration decision?
If you want to live in Colorado as an immigrant, you must submit an application for immigration. This alone is a harrowing, stressful process. This stress worsens if you get an unfavorable decision. Fortunately, your battle is not over here. You may have a chance to...
Can your I-9 form complicate your immigration case?
Most employers in the U.S. have a legal obligation to confirm the identity and work authorization of all new employees. They comply with this obligation by completing and retaining Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. When you start a new job, your employer...
What may help me get an approval for a work and family visa?
To receive an immigrant visa based on employment status requires you to have a job in the United States. Your new employer may need to first receive certification from the U.S. Department of Labor to hire you. Your family may then also apply to immigrate with you. If...
Defenses to deportation
Immigrants come to Colorado from around the world to work and raise a family. If you received a notice of removal, you may have options that allow you to remain in the United States. Several of these options require that you have no record of violent crimes. According...
What is the difference between asylum and refugee status?
If you leave your country of origin and have reason to fear going back, you may be able to apply for asylum or refugee status in the United States. Refugees and asylees gain a protected status that allows them to stay in the U.S. According to U.S. Citizenship and...
What are the preference levels for family green cards?
Whether you are a citizen of the United States or you have legal permanent residency in the U.S., you may have relatives who still live in other countries. If you wish to have your family members join you in the U.S., you should know that there are different...
ICE arrests hundreds of individuals in sanctuary cities
Recently, a spokesman from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced the arrests of hundreds of individuals in sanctuary cities. The arrests, which nabbed 170 individuals, took place in the second week of October 2020 in places that limit cooperation with...