It’s essentially a rhetorical question. There are great risks to overstaying your visa. Of course, there’s the chance that you could go undetected. However, one thing is certain. The consequence of overstaying a visa could be deportation. The current Administration seeks to convince the masses of the need for a border wall. Meanwhile, the government Read more about What Happens if You Overstay Your Visa?[…]
The outrage is palpable. Photographs, videos, and audios of undocumented immigrant children are tearing at the heartstrings of many Americans. Regardless of sentiments concerning illegal immigration, many are upset about the idea of children separated from their parents. The latest hits quite close to home. According to news reports, Houston may soon be a city Read more about Houston: Home to New Child Immigration Detention Center?[…]
If you aren’t a natural born citizen, there’s a great possibility that you are dismayed by news stories. Not a day goes by that there isn’t something to worry about. That is, with the exception of yesterday. The latest United States Supreme Court ruling did not go as some anticipated. However, for a number of Read more about What Does the Latest Supreme Court Ruling Mean to You?[…]
When you left your native country, you came to the United States for a better life. You knew that it would not be easy. In fact, as an undocumented immigrant, you live every day in fear. And, now, it seems as though the Justice Department wants to make things worse for you and your family. Read more about Justice Department Cuts Information Resources for Detained Undocumented Immigrants[…]
If you’re confused, you’re certainly not alone. After exhibiting an apparent willingness to deal with the over 800,000 young people who are covered under DACA with “heart,” President Trump essentially wrote the entire program’s obituary this past week. In a series of Tweets, the President blamed Democrat lawmakers for their inaction and foot-dragging on the Read more about President Trump Declares DACA Dead: What Does This Actually Mean?[…]
People immigrate to the United States for a variety of reasons. For those seeking asylum, it is often a matter of life and death. In fact, it may be something you are intimately familiar with – because it’s how you or a family member came here. The fear of persecution takes many forms. It can Read more about What Proposed Asylum Limitations Mean for You and Your Family[…]
If you are a non-citizen, it’s far from news to you. It seems apparent that the United States is caught up in an immigration civil war. In fact, there’s a huge chance that you are worried that you or your family could fall victim to it. The immigration discussion in the United States has heated Read more about Will Your Family Fall Victim to an Immigration Civil War?[…]
The lyrics of “America the Beautiful” ring true. In this case, “from sea to shining sea” speaks to the status of immigration arrests. By now, the reality of the plight of the undocumented immigrant in America is common knowledge. The existence of this phenomenon is being reinforced in Boston, where immigration-related arrests are up over Read more about The Bottom Line: Immigration Arrests Are Up[…]
Each and every day, something new pops up to make more and more immigrants afraid. It’s no longer only about keeping your nose clean to escape arrest. In fact, just about everyone fearful of deportation avoids even minor traffic violations. Nevertheless, there is an unfortunate sentiment that the authorities have changed their tune. Just about Read more about The Bottom Line is More and More Immigrants are Afraid[…]
When most people are contemplating moving to another city or state, they think about things like affordability, quality of schools, and employment opportunities. For immigrants, both documented and undocumented, however, the criteria has become a little different. In fact, your immigration status may well be the reason you might consider relocating to another part of Read more about When You Need to Consider Relocating Because of Your Immigration Status[…]