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The Philadelphia Inquirer recently highlighted a dramatic shift in local immigration courts, reporting record-high numbers of removal and voluntary departure orders across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. The article examines how evolving administrative priorities and accelerated court dockets have made it harder for individuals to obtain relief without experienced legal guidance. As part of the […]

You Are Not Alone During This Difficult Time Learning that a spouse, parent, child, or another loved one has been taken into ICE custody can be one of the most frightening experiences a family can face. Many people don’t know where their family member has been transferred, whether they are safe, or when they will

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 immigration rights. Detained immigrants have immigration rights under U.S. law, including the right to seek release on bond, defend against deportation, and access to constitutional protections. Whether a person is

Being placed in deportation proceedings inspires deep fear for many immigrants, leaving them unsure of what to do. Legally called “removal,” the deportation process begins with the government deciding you are deportable. It notifies you of the reasons it thinks you are deportable and provides you a chance to defend against deportation. You do not

If you fear returning to your home country, U.S. immigration law may offer legal protection allowing you to stay in the U.S. in the form of asylum and its counterpart, withholding of removal.  The differences between asylum vs. withholding of removal center around how you qualify and the permanency of the protection. Asylum offers broader

Asylum is a humanitarian protection that the U.S. offers to allow individuals who reasonably fear persecution in their home countries to live in the U.S. permanently. To meet humanitarian asylum requirements, you must meet the standard asylum elements; humanitarian factors may strengthen your application or influence discretion. At the Law Office of Rosina C. Stambaugh,

Attorney Stambaugh is honored to have her article “When ICE Shows Up” featured in the December edition of For The Defense, published by the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (PACDL). This piece dives into critical issues surrounding immigration enforcement and what criminal defense attorneys need to know when ICE becomes involved. Knowledge is power—especially

If you are involved with the U.S. immigration system, you have likely seen references to the alien registration number, often abbreviated as “A-number.” A noncitizen’s A-number, issued to applicants for long-term status in the U.S., serves as the noncitizen’s identifier as they interact with immigration-focused government agencies, like U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S.

While many noncitizens dream of one day obtaining U.S. citizenship, others may be unsure whether citizenship is the right move. However, for those with the option, the benefits of  US citizenship usually outweigh the harms. Those benefits include legal rights and protections and eligibility for government programs and benefits, among many others. Whether you are