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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

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was created to assist individuals brought to the U.S. as children without legal status. Unfortunately, several court cases have stripped the DACA program back, leaving many unsure how and when to renew their DACA status. Correctly timing your DACA renewal is vital to ensure your work authorization

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is a crucial resource authorizing abused noncitizens who would qualify for family-based visas to petition for themselves. Meeting the VAWA requirements means proving you qualify for a green card and that the relative who could sponsor you has subjected you to battery or extreme cruelty. Proving you meet the

Noncitizens can be granted life-changing benefits from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or an immigration judge (IJ). Or, they might be denied those benefits. Like everyone, immigration court judges and USCIS officers make mistakes. If that occurs, you can typically appeal to a higher office within 30 days. Understanding how to appeal

How can I quickly find out if someone is detained by immigration?Start with ICE’s Online Detainee Locator System using either the person’s A‑number or full name, date of birth, and country of birth. If that doesn’t work, immediately call the nearest ICE ERO field office or the suspected detention facility. Minors often won’t appear in

If you are not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (LPR), you may need a permit to legally work in this country.  This process usually takes approximately four months, but it can take significantly longer if your application is based on certain underlying immigration statuses.  Working without authorization is a violation of immigration law