In a major decision with national implications, the U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to move forward with ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 350,000 Venezuelan migrants—removing legal protections that have allowed them to live and work in the U.S. for years. The Court’s order lifts a prior block on the
At The Law Offices of James A. Welcome, we’ve worked with hundreds of immigrants across Connecticut who have found themselves in dangerous, life-threatening situations. Many came to the United States for a better life—only to face abuse, violence, or serious crime once here. What often gets overlooked is that immigrant victims of crime have rights—and
Yesterday, history was made. Cardinal Robert Prevost, an American with decades of experience serving poor and working-class communities in Peru, was elected the 267th pope of the Catholic Church. Taking the name Pope Leo XIV, he becomes the first American to ever lead the Church, and his background signals the potential for a new kind
At The Law Offices of James A. Welcome, we work with immigrants across Connecticut and the country every day who face difficult decisions about their futures. One of the most common questions we receive is: “Can I travel outside the United States while I’m undocumented or waiting on my immigration application?” The answer is complex—and
At The Law Offices of James A. Welcome, we take pride in fighting for those who have been forced to flee their home countries in search of safety and freedom. One of our recent asylum victories involved a young man from Nicaragua who came to the United States after being persecuted for standing up against
The Trump administration has launched a self-deportation initiative, offering $1,000 and paid travel to undocumented immigrants who voluntarily leave the United States. This plan, now operated through the repurposed CBP Home app, urges individuals to turn themselves in, give up their right to due process, and exit the country—often without fully understanding the legal protections
If you are an immigrant living in the United States, it’s important to know that new legal requirements are about to take effect—and they could have a major impact on your future. Starting April 11, 2025, many individuals will be required to officially register with the U.S. government by completing Form G-325R, submitting fingerprints if
