Author name: Rosina Stambaugh

💡 Key Takeaways Confirm detention status and location with official resources: A detainee’s whereabouts can be verified through ICE’s Online Detainee Locator, detention facilities, or cooperating local police. Expect defined steps from arrest to immigration court: Typical stages include arrest, detention, processing, a Notice to Appear, and a hearing before an immigration judge. Detention may […]

One of the early acts of the 2025 Congress was to pass the Laken Riley Act, which compels Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the federal agency responsible for enforcing immigration laws, to take noncitizens charged with certain crimes into federal custody. As a result of the act, ICE has more power to hold individuals in

When an immigrant is detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), your first concern is usually to get them released and back home. Yet, you may quickly begin to wonder whether and how they can remain in the U.S. legally. One option is to apply for adjustment of status—to apply for a green card

When U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or Customs and Border Protection (CBP) detains a loved one, you may feel at a loss for what to do next. Securing their release is often a top priority. You may get your loved one released by paying a bond for detained immigrants. At the Law Office of

Overview of immigration detention rights When U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or Customs and Border Protection (CBP) detains a noncitizen, the detainee and their loved ones must understand their legal rights. Detained immigrants have rights under U.S. law, including the right to seek release on bond, defend against deportation, and access to constitutional protections.

On January 20, 2025, newly sworn-in president Donald Trump ordered the end of the Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela immigration parole program (CHNV parole). CHNV parole allowed eligible individuals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to live in the U.S. temporarily. With the program’s end, many people have questions. At the Law Office of Rosina

Adjusting one’s immigration status is how noncitizens in the U.S. obtain lawful permanent resident (LPR) status—i.e., a green card. This process allows eligible noncitizens to change their immigration status without leaving the country. However, the process can be more complicated than it sounds.  The lawyers and staff at the Law Office of Rosina C. Stambaugh

Navigating the differences between adjustment of status vs. consular processing in the U.S. immigration system can be challenging. Both pathways lead to lawful permanent residency—i.e., a green card. Still, the primary difference between them is where the noncitizen is located when they happen: consular processing is outside of the U.S., while adjustment is within the

Submitting Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, is a momentous occasion on an immigrant’s journey toward becoming a U.S. citizen. However, common mistakes when filing Form N-400 can lead to delays, denials, and issues that necessitate working through governmental red tape. Understanding the most common errors can help you avoid them, saving time, money, and stress.