Blog: Immigration

In the last few weeks, a remote detention camp has made headlines for all the wrong reasons. Dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” the facility is located deep in swamp land, surrounded by pythons, alligators, and now, controversy. According to the Trump administration, this site is being used to house what the president has called “some of the …

In a major immigration shift, the Trump administration has officially ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 72,000 Honduran nationals and 4,000 Nicaraguan nationals living in the United States. The decision, set to take effect on September 6, 2025, will leave tens of thousands of long-time residents vulnerable to deportation after more than two decades …

At the Law Offices of James A. Welcome, we’ve spent over twenty years helping immigrants across Connecticut and beyond. We’ve seen hard times. We’ve seen unjust policies. But what we’re witnessing now under President Trump’s second term is something else entirely; a nationwide push for mass deportations with fewer safeguards, more raids, and harsher consequences. …

At The Law Offices of James A. Welcome, we’ve spent over two decades fighting for the rights of immigrants and their families. We don’t speak in fear. We speak in facts. And the fact is—if you’re undocumented, in removal proceedings, or waiting on an immigration benefit, the stakes have never been higher/ We are now …

This morning, the Supreme Court issued a decision with immediate consequences for hundreds of thousands of immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela: the Trump administration may now suspend a humanitarian parole program that had allowed individuals from these countries to temporarily live and work in the United States. It’s the second such ruling this …

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 …

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 under …

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 …

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 necessary, …

The Supreme Court has once again stepped in to block the Trump administration from proceeding with deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, a rarely used wartime law from the 18th century. The decision comes just two weeks after the Court initially allowed the administration to conduct a wave of expedited deportations using this law. This …