What is ICE? ICE stands for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which is a U.S. government agency whose mission is to conduct criminal investigations, enforce immigration laws, preserve national security, and protect public safety.  It is important to know that ICE and the immigration court are two separate agencies. ICE enforces immigration laws, while the immigration...Read More

Oftentimes, we get questions from our clients about REAL ID. Most clients want to know if they qualify for a REAL ID Driver’s License or Identification card, and if they do not, if they need to obtain one.  In this article, we will explain what a REAL ID is, who needs one, if immigrants may...Read More

If you are undocumented in the United States, you may be wondering if you should appear in immigration court. Or, if you already know you must appear for a Master Calendar hearing, you may be wondering what to do. In this article, we explain what a Master Calendar hearing in immigration court entails and answer...Read More

What is a U Visa? The U Visa is a nonimmigrant visa for people who have been victims of certain crimes in the United States. The purpose of the U Visa is to allow undocumented people who have been victims of crimes to report the crimes to authorities without fear of deportation. What Are the...Read More

A few months ago, U.S. immigration courts began sending flyers to respondents alerting them to the benefits and consequences of self-deportation. Among those benefits, the brochure mentions the ability to choose one’s return flight, receive a $1,000 incentive from the U.S. government, avoid imminent detention, and the possibility of legally returning to the United States...Read More

If you are a lawful permanent resident, you may wonder if it is worth becoming a U.S. citizen. The naturalization process can be expensive, and citizenship often seems to offer no additional benefits beyond those of lawful permanent residence. However, in this article, we will discuss the extra benefits of becoming a U.S. citizen: Protection...Read More

“Public charge” is a ground of inadmissibility. Grounds of inadmissibility are reasons that a person could be denied a green card, visa, or admission into the United States. In deciding whether to grant some applicants a green card or a visa, an immigration officer must decide whether that person is likely to become dependent on...Read More

If you are a DACA recipient, you may be eligible to travel outside the United States through advance parole. Advance parole is a temporary travel authorization document that offers you permission to return to the United States without jeopardizing your status. USCIS will only grant advance parole if your travel abroad will be in furtherance...Read More

If you are applying for Adjustment of Status or an immigrant visa (I-485, green card, Lawful Permanent Residence), then it is likely that you will need to submit a medical exam with your application or at the interview. The immigration medical exam is on the form I-693 (I693, I 693). The USCIS or the U.S....Read More