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Quick Summary: What Crimes Can Get You Deported? Certain convictions can trigger deportation, even for lawful permanent residents. Crimes involving moral turpitude and aggravated felonies can carry severe immigration consequences. Drug, firearm, and domestic violence offenses may trigger removal proceedings. Immigration outcomes depend on status, conviction details, sentences, and relief. Old convictions may resurface during […]
August 31, 2026
Quick Summary: Can a Green Card Holder Be Deported? Green card holders can be deported for crimes, fraud, or abandonment. Removal risks may surface during travel, citizenship applications, or criminal cases. Federal law distinguishes deportability from inadmissibility and reviews state convictions. Several forms of relief may help qualifying permanent residents avoid removal. Notice to Appear […]
August 28, 2026
Quick Summary: How to Find a Loved One Detained by ICE in Dallas-Fort Worth Use ICE’s Online Detainee Locator System with full legal name and birth country. Dallas-Fort Worth detainees are often held at regional facilities outside the metro area. Processing delays mean the system may not show results for 24–72 hours. Contact the Dallas […]
August 26, 2026
Key Summary: DHS is replacing the flexible D/S framework with a fixed admission period for F-1 students Students entering on or after September 15, 2026, receive an expiration date on their I-94. Extending a program, transferring schools, etc., will require filing an Extension of Stay with USCIS. Students admitted before September 15 can remain under […]
August 3, 2026
Key summary: The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the government cannot indefinitely detain long-term interior immigrants without a bond hearing, establishing a strict 90-day limit. Previously, a 2025 federal policy treated non-criminal interior residents as if they were newly arriving at the border. After 90 days, ICE must prove an individual is a community […]
July 14, 2026
Quick Summary: Stolen Green Card and Citizenship Help In 2016, Jenna Perkins was robbed at gunpoint after arranging to sell a phone in a church parking lot. Her stolen wallet contained her green card, creating immigration and travel complications. A lost or stolen green card may require filing Form I-90 through USCIS. John Lawit helped […]
June 29, 2026
Quick Summary: How Long Does a U Visa Take? Timeline and What to Expect U visa processing typically takes several years due to annual caps and backlogs. Bona fide determination may provide interim benefits while awaiting full approval. The annual cap of 10,000 U visas creates a substantial waitlist each year. After a U visa […]
June 24, 2026
Quick Summary: What Is a TN Visa? Complete Guide for Canadian and Mexican Professionals TN visas allow Canadian and Mexican professionals to work temporarily in the United States. Applicants must qualify under one of 63 USMCA-designated professional categories. Canadians typically apply at the border; Mexicans must use consular processing. TN status is granted in three-year […]
June 19, 2026
Quick Summary: H-1B Transfer and Amendment: What You Need to Know H-1B transfers allow workers to change employers while maintaining visa status. Amendments are required when material changes occur to job duties or the worksite. The Simeio decision clarified when employers must file amended petitions with USCIS. Portability rules under AC21 may allow work to […]
June 16, 2026
Quick Summary: How Long Does the I-130 Process Take? I-130 processing times vary significantly based on relationship category and filing location. Immediate relative petitions generally process faster than family preference categories. USCIS service center workloads directly impact individual case processing timelines. Complete, accurate documentation helps avoid delays from Requests for Evidence. Filing Form I-130 can […]
June 11, 2026
