Each immigrant visa category with annual numerical limits has cut-off dates. Only those applicants with a priority date earlier than the cut-off date can be file or be scheduled in... read more →
In an effort to motivate Congress to finally enact major immigration reform President Trump has officially decided to cancel the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ("DACA") The announcement calls for... read more →
Generally, a sanctuary city is viewed as a place where individuals without lawful immigration status may reside without undue fear of targeted raids, harassment, and mass deportation. So-called sanctuary cities... read more →
Recent developments in immigration law have certainly caused a great deal of fear and worry among immigrant families. Fear can either propel to action or can immobilize and paralyze. In... read more →
On March 6, 2017, President Trump made a second attempt at protecting the nation from the submission of foreign terrorists. However, this "watered down version" of the same titled first... read more →
Q: What are my rights if immigration officers ("ICE") come to my house?Even if you are in this country without valid status or are undocumented, the U.S. Constitution affords certain... read more →
Recent executive orders signed by President Trump, have sparked widespread discussion within the immigrant community. U.S. immigration laws and policy are centerstage. Much of what is being discussed within the... read more →
Individuals with DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) are able to apply for travel permits ("advance parole") under very specific sets of circumstances: visiting a sick relative(s), school or work... read more →
On February 20, 2017 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a Memo outlining the new enforcement priorities for ICE. People that are a priority for removal are those that:... read more →
Immigration policy and enforcement continues to evolve undergoing a large shift and uncertainty abounds. Undocumented immigrants fear ICE knocking at their door and those with lawful immigration status, but who... read more →