Moving to the United States as an immigrant is a big undertaking. Many people need to focus on the process of getting the proper documentation before coming. This is undoubtedly important, and it helps to have a team on your side that knows how to work through the...

Immigration judges and asylum officers in California and other states on the U.S.-Mexico border are being directed to enforce a controversial Trump administration policy that dramatically changes the way asylum petitions are handled in the United States. A federal...

This blog first discussed the possible cancellation of the program known as Parole in Place almost two years ago, expressing concern that its termination might be imminent. The program, which provides protection for military families against deportation, has been...

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The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program has been batted around by the courts in recent years. While different rulings and challenges have threatened the program’s existence, as of July 2019, DACA is in a relatively stable place. Instituted by a...

Deportation is a constant threat in this current climate, hanging over not just individuals but their family, friends and other loved ones. An arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is not just disruptive. It is emotionally challenging, requiring time,...

Foreign workers contribute valuable skills, perspectives and ideas to companies across California and the rest of the country. However, before you can legally begin work in the U.S. as a foreign national, you must obtain a work visa. The process to obtain a work visa...

For some undocumented immigrants, marrying a United States citizen can mean a second chance at life. The marriage is supposed to open a new path to citizenship. It’s supposed to let them pursue the American dream. But under Trump, ICE has arrested newly married...

The Trump administration continues to explore methods to block asylum seekers from entering the country, despite the legality of seeking asylum in the United States. Their latest tactic is placing a financial burden on asylum seekers and withholding their ability to...

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program has been in the news so often that it can be difficult to stay up to date with its current state. It is reasonable for anyone who currently has or has had DACA in the past to be confused. While those who have...