Author name: Rosina Stambaugh

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

💡 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