Category: Immigration
Immigration & Criminal Law Can Sometimes Overlap
Virginia residents who are new to the United States are often wary of dealing with law enforcement. This is understandable, but sometimes these interactions are unavoidable. According to the law, there are instances in which law enforcement officers need a warrant to make an arrest. In others, they do not. When officers are investigating certain
What are the options when immigrants face expedited removal?
For people who are already in the United States and are confronted with the possibility of being deported, there may be protections available. Some are dealing with expedited removal. This means that the person can be removed and does not have the right to a hearing or review. It is important to remember that there
Applying for asylum in the United States
The United States welcomes immigrants each year from all parts of the world. Some of them are seeking asylum, which means they have experienced persecution or are in fear of persecution in their country and want to stay in the United States. There are several steps they must follow. Reasons for asylum There are several
What if an immigrant is being unlawfully detained?
In recent years, immigration has been such a difficult issue to navigate that many people are nervous about their status. Even people who have done their best to follow the law wonder what might happen to them if they are investigated and arrested. Many in Virginia worry they could be detained and deported This is
Do I have to tell the police my immigration status?
Talking to police makes most people anxious and stressed, even if they have done nothing wrong. If you are an immigrant and have an encounter with the police or immigration agents, the experience can be even more frightening, especially if you are asked about your immigration status. You have certain constitutional rights in the United States,
Can you be deported because of a DUI?
Drunk driving is dangerous. According to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, 32% of all fatal traffic accidents in the state in 2019 were alcohol-related. In an effort to improve traffic safety, Virginia has some of the toughest DUI penalties in the nation. Even someone convicted for a first-offense DUI faces a mandatory minimum fine of $250 and
How to obtain an E-2 visa
An E-2 visa is an entrepreneurial visa allowing foreign nationals to temporarily enter the U.S. and develop a for-profit business where they own at least a 50% share and in which they’ve made a substantial investment. There’s neither floor nor ceiling for that investment, but it’s generally thought the minimum to be between $100,000 to
Obtaining and renewing a green card
A green card, also known as a Permanent Resident Card, allows its holder to live and work permanently in the United States. There are several options to obtain a green card and information is available about how to renew it. Green cards One of the most common paths to a green card is through a
If your child is born in the United States, can you stay?
This is a common question among non-U.S. citizens who give birth to a baby while visiting the United States. Whether the mother is here on vacation or for another temporary reason that does not allow her to remain in the United States permanently or work in the United States, it can be a complex issue.
Understanding Temporary Protected Status
With the increase in violence in the world, most notably in Ukraine and Sudan, the mechanics of the program known as Temporary Protected Status (TPS) are worth revisiting. An overview of the TPS program The TPS program was created by Congress in 1990 as part of the Immigration Act of 1990. The program permits the Secretary