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If you are in removal proceedings to be deported from the United States, you will probably have to appear in immigration court with a judge who will determine if your removal proceedings can be dismissed. In order to have the...

Drunk driving is a serious criminal offense that can have serious consequences for non-citizens. An arrest for DUI/DWI, even if dismissed, can have serious consequences for your immigration status in the U.S. - including deportation: Visa revocation: The State Department...

Navigating the complexities of the immigration system can be overwhelming, especially when facing removal proceedings. Here are some crucial tips to guide you through this challenging process: 6 Tips From An Experienced Immigration Lawyer If You're In Removal Proceedings 1....

On January 31, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) made a significant decision with broad implications. In the case of Luis Aguilar Hernandez, the BIA determined that if someone receives a Notice to Appear from immigration courts stating that the...

Language barriers can lead to misunderstandings and even removal proceedings and deportation. If you are a native Spanish speaker and are not able to speak and write in English fluently, you may struggle to understand complex American legal and immigration...

ICE ERO, or Enforcement and Removal Operations, is a branch of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency responsible for enforcing immigration laws within the United States. ICE ERO and its Role in Deportation ICE ERO is a controversial...

The sale and use of marijuana are now legal in Illinois and many other states. However, cannabis use is still considered a federal crime. Federal immigration law was mainly written in the 90s and makes no exceptions for medically prescribed...

Your social media accounts can be used against you in your deportation case in a number of ways. In some cases, even a single social media post can be enough to lead to deportation. For example, if you post a...

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued new instructions for asylum applications submitted by individuals whose removal proceedings were dismissed or terminated by the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). These new instructions go into effect on...

A person seeking legal residency in the U.S. must be of good moral character for at least ten years. That ten-year period is calculated backward from when the application is finally resolved before the immigration judge. Even if a conviction...