If you are planning to apply for citizenship, you may want to do so before May 4, 2014. I have previously discussed the benefits of becoming a U.S. citizen in order to “save” one’s children. I still believe that if you want to become a U.S. citizen, you should pursue…
Prosecutorial discretion: What it means and how it can affect immigration cases The Los Angeles Times recently reported that immigration court case closures due to prosecutorial discretion appear to be on the rise. This means more cases are being temporarily closed due to the artful use of prosecutorial discretion. Although…
How automatic citizenship can keep children from being deported Over the years, I have met with families whose sons or daughters have been placed into removal proceedings. During the course of our meetings, I will learn that Junior (or Junior-ette) came to the United States as a lawful permanent resident…
I’m a green card holder with a prior conviction. Am I able to leave and come back to the United States? What you should know about traveling internationally if you’ve had a prior conviction. Over the years, I have encountered this scenario multiple times: “I have a green card. A long…
All non-US citizens inside the US are required by law to notify the government of any changes of their addresses. This is a cautionary tale about what can happen if they don’t. One recent Monday evening, a client came to me because, just a few short hours earlier, his wife…