Author name: Rosina Stambaugh

Facing immigrant detention can be one of the most stressful experiences for a noncitizen and their family. An immigration bond hearing is a special court hearing where a judge decides whether to release a detained person while their immigration case is pending. At this hearing, the immigration judge reviews whether the person qualifies for bond […]

Understanding the difference between “unlawful presence” vs “out of status” designations is critical for anyone navigating U.S. immigration law. While the two terms may sound similar, they carry different meanings and consequences. Being “out of status” means a person violates the terms of their visa. “Unlawful presence” means the government counts time in the U.S.

Immigration detention is a complex and stressful process, especially since federal law requires the government to hold certain individuals without the possibility of release. The mandatory detention statute is a federal immigration law that directs immigration authorities to detain specific noncitizens during removal (deportation) proceedings without the option to be released on bond while the

We are delighted to announce that our founder, Rosina C. Stambaugh, was recently profiled by her alma mater, Widener University Commonwealth Law School, in an article recognizing alumni who earned places on the 2025 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. The feature, published on July 16, 2025 and titled “Widener Law Commonwealth Alumni Named to

During his term as president, the Biden administration extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for many immigrant communities. Unfortunately, TPS immigration news did a dramatic 180 following Donald Trump’s 2025 re-election. The Trump Administration has not only reversed course but begun to strip away longstanding TPS protections, including the Honduras and Nicaragua designations dating back to

The rules surrounding immigration shift frequently, but one tenet remains constant: missing your TPS renewal window can jeopardize everything you’ve worked for. If you’re in the United States under temporary protected status (TPS), staying up to date with your re-registration isn’t optional; it’s essential. Each redesignation period or extension granted by the Department of Homeland

During his presidential term, the Biden administration created several programs to enable vulnerable individuals to seek safety in the U.S. through a process called humanitarian parole. The Trump administration promptly attacked these life-saving processes, which have been embroiled in court since, leaving thousands of families in legal and financial uncertainty. At the Law Office of

If you are not a U.S. citizen but live in the United States, you are likely subject to alien registration requirements. These registration requirements help the U.S. government track noncitizens living within the country. In April 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) introduced changes to the requirements, including creating a new registration form, clarifying

Temporary protected status (TPS) for Venezuelan nationals underwent significant changes in 2025. Following a series of legal and administrative actions, the Venezuela TPS landscape shifted significantly, and the consequences of misunderstanding your current designation could be serious. At The Law Office of Rosina C. Stambaugh, we’re here to help you understand your rights, avoid costly