The Risks of Filing an Improper or Untimely Divorce After Receiving a Green Card Through Marriage
By Brian Figeroux, Esq.
Divorce is a complex legal process, but it becomes even more complicated when one spouse has obtained a green card …
Immigration Law and First Amendment Violations in Deportation Proceedings
By Esther Claudette Gittens
Immigration law in the United States has a long and complex history, particularly concerning when lawful permanent residents (LPRs), also …
Bronx Immigration Attorney Sentenced to Nearly Six Years in Prison for $16 Million Fraud Scheme
By Mary Campbell
Bronx, NY: A Bronx-based immigration attorney was sentenced Wednesday, February 26 to 70 months in federal prison for his role …
Immigrant Detention Apprehension Tips
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The Immigrant Detention Apprehension Tips document, published by the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), offers strategic guidance for …
Deportation Inoculation Warnings: Why You Must File for U.S. Citizenship Now
By Brian Figeroux, Esq.
In the United States, millions of lawful permanent residents (green card holders) are eligible to become U.S. citizens but fail …
The Economic Cost and Rejection Probability of Immigrants Self-Representing or Using Notarios for USCIS Applications
By Brian Figeroux, Esq.
The process of applying for legal immigration status or work permits in the United States can be complex and costly. …
The Impact of State and Federal Public Assistance on Non-Citizens and Green Card Holders Legalizing in the U.S.
By Esther Claudette Gittens
For many non-citizens and green card holders in the United States, public assistance programs provide critical financial support, food security, …
Does an Annulment Prevent a Plaintiff or Defendant from Filing a VAWA Application for Immigration Relief?
By Brian Figeroux, Esq.
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) provides a pathway for survivors of domestic abuse to apply for immigration relief without …
One Hundred NYC Immigrants Arrested in Week One of Trump ICE Raids
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Little is known about where many of those arrested are being held, …
Mandatory Detention Expanded by the Laken Riley Act
By Brian Figeroux, Esq.
The Laken Riley Act represents a significant clarification and development in the context of mandatory detention under the Immigration and …