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Facing the possibility of deportation can be a daunting experience, but knowing your legal rights is crucial. In the United States, every individual, regardless of immigration status, has certain protections under the law. You Have the Right to Remain Silent:...

The future of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) remains uncertain, but as of January 17, 2025, the legal status of the program stays intact. A U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled parts of DACA unlawful but allowed existing...

In recent events, there have been some troubling cases where U.S. citizens have been wrongfully detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). When things like this happen, it is important to know your rights and understand the necessary actions you...

Starting August 19, 2025, USCIS updated its policy guidance to include scrutiny of “anti-American” activity when adjudicating certain immigration benefits. Now, officials must consider whether applicants have ever supported, or appear to support, anti-American ideologies, antisemitic terrorism, or violent extremist...

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a valuable resource for individuals seeking to reunite with family members or resolve immigration petitions. Often, FOIA can serve as a key to unlocking important information you may need in the future, such...

This week, shockwaves erupted across immigrant communities when Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested a 6-year-old girl, her teenage brother, and their mother right after their immigration court hearing in Lower Manhattan. What was meant to be a routine...

Asylum in the United States can be a challenging and complicated process. If you are considering applying for asylum, you may have many questions about the requirements, the process, and how to ensure your case is handled properly. At Godoy...

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced an update to the naturalization process that emphasizes a principle that has always been part of becoming an American citizen: good moral character. According to USCIS spokesman Matthew Tragesser, the new...

If you are applying to bring your family to the United States, there are new policy guidance rules. On August 1, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) changed how it looks at and evaluates family-based immigration cases. Note: These...

As an immigrant myself and now an immigration attorney and founder of Godoy Law Office Immigration Lawyers, I understand the stress and uncertainty that come with facing an immigration court hearing. Recently, there has been a troubling increase in ICE...