How can I avoid being deported?
Getting arrested will bring a person to the attention of ICE and increase their chances of being deported Speak with an immigration lawyer to discuss the possibilities of legalizing
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I live in a sanctuary city. What does that mean?
Sanctuary cities mean that local authorities will not work with the federal authorities and ICE This still doesn’t mean that you are necessarily safe, especially if you commit a crime
Read MoreICE is looking for me. What should I do?
If ICE has a warrant out for a person, they should contact an immigration attorney It is not best to run and instead to speak with an attorney Make arrangements for your family and obtain a power of attorney
Read MoreIf I am detained by immigration because of a crime, can I get a bond?
Certain crimes will make an individual ineligible for a bond in the United States This depends on the nature of the crime and when the crime was committed
Read MoreIf I have a deportation order, can I get legal?
The only way to get legalized is to reopen a deportation case This still does not allow an individual to become eligible for a green card A number of different waivers may apply
Read MoreI’m in the U.S. illegally and I’m worried about being detained.
Individuals living unlawfully may want to limit encounters with the authorities and avoid having to have fingerprints taken Getting arrested endangers an individual of being detained by ICE
Read MoreI’m married to a U.S. citizen but I have a final order of deportation. Can I get a green card?
Being married to a U.S. citizen when a final order of deportation is ordered doesn’t mean that they can automatically become legalized Each case is very specific and should be assessed by an experienced immigration attorney
Read MoreWhat are Final Orders of Removal?
If an immigration judge orders removal, the individual must leave within the time frame that the judge says they should If the individual doesn’t leave within that time, the agreement to leave will turn into a final order of deportation
Read MoreWhat does it take for an employer to sponsor me for a green card?
Whether an employer can sponsor someone for a green card is largely dependent on their current immigration status There are a lot of factors that determine whether an employer can sponsor an individual for a green card including that the employer has to show the Department of Labor that they have tried to recruit U.S. […]
Read MoreWhat is consular processing?
Individuals who don’t live in the United States and want to apply for a Green Card will go through consular processing This process is started at the U.S. consulate in the individual’s home country
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