Immigration Help When You Need It Most
To encourage the reporting of crimes within the immigrant community in Texas and elsewhere in the U.S., the federal government has established a special type of non-immigrant visa called a U-visa. This visa allows certain crime victims and informants who are helpful...
An undocumented immigrant appealed his case all the way to the Supreme Court and won, giving hope to similarly situated immigrants in Texas and all other states. His case centered around the legal definition of "Notice to Appear." The defendant had been living in the...
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced a change in immigration law associated with the arrest of immigrants in Texas and across the United States. One particular policy change impacts courthouse access for immigrants in the country. The Biden...
Immigrants looking to call Texas home permanently will need to apply for a green card. Also called a permanent residency card, a green card allows an immigrant to become a lawful permanent resident of the United States. While many people desire to be granted a green...
The Biden administration is trying to right some problems with the immigration system. One specific issue is the term alien, which is used to refer to immigrants. It's thought that removing this term will help to create a less adversarial tone for immigrants that are...
Texas immigrants who are looking to become naturalized citizens of the United States will need to ensure that they are eligible to do so. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, known more commonly as USCIS, sets the standards for eligibility. While there are many...
People file immigration petitions with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services office. A parent may petition for a child, or an engaged person might file one for a fiancée. Regardless of why someone files the necessary immigration forms, the documents...
If your green card expires, you might have trouble finding work in Texas. Potential employers could turn you down if you can't verify your permanent resident status. Fortunately, you can apply for a new green card at any time. How do you apply for a new green card?...
Immigrant families have likely noticed the difference in approach the current presidential administration is taking to immigration issues. The Biden administration is working to undo many Trump-era policies and announced that immigrants guilty of certain crimes no...
Misdemeanor offenses don't come with severe penalties for most people in Texas. Often, the court will order the defendant to pay a fine, and the matter ends without jail time. But the consequences for misdemeanor crimes can become more serious when the defendant is...
