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Texas is the fastest-growing state in America. And in industries like construction, retail trade and manufacturing, employers look to immigrant workers to provide for their business. However, as talks about E-Verify requirements for all Texas employers continue, such rules could cause substantial damage if they get approved. What is it? E-Verify is an electronic web-based […]

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December 17, 2024

Individuals facing the immigration process generally live with a certain level of fear and uncertainty until everything is resolved. With paperwork errors, missed deadlines or allegations of fraud all potentially resulting in removal proceedings, the couple is usually met with an unending sense of unease until the matter is finalized. Even couples who have done […]

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December 17, 2024

Immigrants arrested on criminal charges often face additional hurdles in securing pretrial release. Language barriers, financial limitations, and immigration status issues compound standard release considerations. Uncertainty and anxiety heighten when detained far from family and friends. Gaining bond while fighting your criminal case is critical. So, can immigrants reasonably expect bonds? It can be less daunting with […]

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December 17, 2024

Immigration to the United States can be a complex journey, especially for children who make the journey alone and those who have experienced abuse or been abandoned by their parent(s). Fortunately, minors who have been affected by these issues may receive protections, and they may be able to apply for humanitarian relief. Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) status […]

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December 17, 2024

Several criminal acts and convictions could put an immigrant in danger of being deportable. Many chose to go through a process called “expungement,” which would allow them to clean their record, essentially deleting their history of criminal convictions. If a court agrees to seal or expunge a person’s criminal record, they are considered to never […]

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December 17, 2024

Immigrants who are victims of crime can face a variety of hardships, especially if they have limited options for leaving a dangerous situation and are concerned that they may face deportation. Fortunately, some victims can receive protection in the form of U visas. Understanding who is eligible for these visas and how they work can help those […]

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December 17, 2024

Facing the possibility of deportation can be a daunting experience for any immigrant. The thought of being forced to leave the United States and return to a potentially unsafe country while being separated from one’s family and community can be incredibly frightening. However, the U.S. legal system provides multiple ways for immigrants to fight against deportation. In […]

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December 17, 2024

Over the past several years, the United States has faced an immigration crisis. Thousands of migrants have attempted to enter the country on a daily basis, and millions of people have been deported or expelled. In many cases, these migrants have fled dangerous situations in their home countries, and they have sought asylum in the U.S. Unfortunately, due to the high […]

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December 17, 2024

The United States government has extended the ban on immigrant visas issued outside the United States, adding temporary visas as well. The ban is now extended until the end of 2020 and it now includes H-1B, H-2B, L-1, and J-1 visas. The few exceptions, such as the ones for immigrants working in COVID-19 treatment and prevention, […]

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December 17, 2024