At our office, we are increasingly alarmed by a troubling trend: some unscrupulous lawyers are filing fraudulent applications under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) on behalf of unsuspecting clients. These lawyers promise “magic” solutions—work permits and lawful status “sin salir” (without leaving the country)—but they are doing so by fabricating stories of abuse without Read More >>

This week, the Department of Homeland Security announced travel assistance and a $1,000 payment to certain undocumented immigrants to depart the United States. However, this option is only available to individuals who do not have lawful status and had an encounter with Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) at the border or between ports of entry Read More >>

  On April 11, 2025, the Trump administration began to require that certain immigrants register online with the government after being in the country for more than 30 days. These immigrants mostly include undocumented persons who entered without admission and inspection and Canadians who entered at the land border and do not have an I-94 Read More >>

In recent weeks many lawful permanent residents (LPRs), also known as green card holders, have grown increasingly concerned about traveling internationally. With heightened immigration enforcement and changing policies, it’s natural to worry about what might happen upon returning to the U.S. Here's what you need to know if you're an LPR considering international travel. The Read More >>

This advisory provides important information for foreign nationals who have received employment authorization and deferred action status after a favorable bona fide determination on a pending application for U nonimmigrant status. The purpose of this post is to provide clarity on what kind of travel is permitted and the risks involved. Domestic Travel Foreign nationals Read More >>

Starting May 7, 2025, all individuals over 18 traveling through U.S. airport security will need to present photo identification that is compliant with REAL Id.  A list of these documents can be found here:    https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification  Among the list a are a driver’s license or state id that is REAL ID compliant, a lawful permanent resident Read More >>

On March 12, 2025, the Trump administration published an interim final rule regarding registry.  Registry obligations are supposed to begin on April 11, 2025, but this is to be confirmed. Failure to comply could result in criminal prosecution or civil penalties, namely fines of $5,000 and 180 days in jail. At this time, the specific Read More >>

We are aware of the recent news release indicating that the Trump administration plans to require immigrants aged 14 or older in the United States to register and provide their fingerprints to the U.S. government. Failure to comply could result in criminal prosecution or civil penalties. This proposal seeks to revive a long-dormant provision of Read More >>

Regardless of your immigration status, you have certain constitutional rights. Understanding and exercising these rights can significantly impact your ability to defend yourself should you ever be placed into removal ("deportation") proceedings. If Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents come to your home, it is crucial to remember the following: Stay Calm and Do Not Read More >>

Many of our clients with pending U visa petitions or those who have already received U visa approval have recently reached out to our office regarding potential changes to the U visa process. To address these concerns, we have compiled answers to some of the most frequently asked questions. Has the U visa process been Read More >>