Where are most legal immigrants coming from? The research shows some interesting results. Not too long ago, we took a look at an interesting map of the United States that showed the potpourri of languages that are spoken across the United States when you you look beyond English and Spanish.…
An In-Depth Look at the “Notice To Appear” Document I have previously explored how immigrants first find themselves in immigration court proceedings and we discussed what you should know if you receive a Notice to Appear. The NTA is one of the most critical documents in the process, so this week…
Immigration to Los Angeles It has fostered a rich mix of cultures As an immigration attorney in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, I get to meet a lot of different people from all different parts of the world. It helps that this city is very popular with immigrants. For some, it is known…
“I brought Hassan’s son from Afghanistan to America, lifting him from the certainty of turmoil and dropping him in a turmoil of uncertainty.” – Khaled Hosseini, “The Kite Runner” Rather than speculation about whether there is going to be a new immigration law this year, the recent headlines about immigration…
What You Should Know If You Receive a Notice To Appear (NTA) This week, we return to our discussion about the ins-and-outs of immigration court proceedings. Last time, I discussed the various ways that people are “thrown” into removal proceedings. Today, I take a closer look at the Form I-862…
How Does the Supreme Court’s June 9th Decision Affect Your Child’s Immigration Processing? Also, what do F2B, F3 and F4 categories mean for your child’s immigration status? Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a very important decision regarding the ability of children to immigrate to the United States based upon…
Meet Federico Guinart A little while ago, I was having a chat with a friend of mine about my law practice. She asked me about the kinds of cases that I handle and the types of people who might be interested in speaking with me. Towards the end of our…
Overview of Removal Proceedings How do individuals find themselves in removal proceedings? This week’s blog will kick off a series of posts aimed at providing a broad overview of removal proceedings. Removal proceedings, formerly known as deportation proceedings, are the process by which the Department of Homeland Security (or “DHS”)…
The story of “Tommy and Tomina”… One of the questions that every immigration lawyer gets asked is “How long is it going to take for my family member to get his green card?” And, in typical lawyer fashion, my response is “Well, it depends.” This answer sometimes gets met with…
There has been an interesting map of the United States making its way around many Facebook newsfeeds. In a nutshell, the map breaks down — by state — the most commonly spoken language after English. Interestingly, for many states, it’s… Spanish! When you take out Spanish and English and look…