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ICE operations are intensifying in cities across the country – from Chicago to Houston to Los Angeles – causing anxiety and fear for undocumented immigrants and their loved ones. Whether you are undocumented yourself or have family members at risk,...

Immigrants in the United States are sometimes victims of serious crimes – and unfortunately, many are afraid to report what happened. Fear of deportation can keep survivors from coming forward, even when they have critical information to help law enforcement....

The marriage-based green card interview is a major milestone in your immigration journey - but many couples feel anxious about what comes next. At Godoy Law Office Immigration Lawyers, we’ve helped hundreds of couples across the country navigate this exact...

At Godoy Law Office Immigration Lawyers, we help immigrants in all 50 states make America their home. Each month, we hear from families and individuals with immigration questions shaped by changing laws, news headlines, and immigration policies. In May 2025,...

If you are not a U.S. citizen, your authorized period of residency in the United States must have an official starting date and ending date. Your time as a Permanent Resident begins on the date you were granted permanent resident...

If you have a criminal conviction, it may be possible to get that record expunged, or erased, by the courts so that it is sealed and no longer in the public record. But how do USCIS and the immigration office...

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCIS) establishes specific regulations for international travel as a permanent resident and regulates green card holders' travel outside the US. Current regulations permit green card holders to leave and return to the United States multiple...

USCIS laws require U.S. lawful permanent residents (LPR) to carry a valid Green Card at all times. There are many logistical reasons why a Green Card might expire and the LPR is unable to get it renewed on time -...

🚨Nueva política del DHS: detección de contenido antisemita en redes sociales We want to keep you informed about important immigration policy updates that may affect you or your loved ones. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a new...

We are thrilled to announce the winner of our 2024 First Generation Scholarship to support hardworking, determined first-generation college students. Change isn’t always being the first Mexican-American female president, curing cancer, or having buildings dedicated in your name, but rather...