Blog: Immigration - Page 14

As the 2020 presidential candidates prepare for a night that will directly challenge them on where they stand on key issues, millions will be tuning in a debate like no other. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage the nation, Americans are looking forward to seeing what plans each candidate has for the future of …

Undocumented workers’ have legal rights when securing compensation for their workplace injury. Contact a top-rated injury attorney today. After a workplace injury, you may feel hopeless and uninformed on what your next steps should be. Not knowing what to do is typical when pursuing a workers’ compensation claim on your own. This is especially true …

On Tuesday, The Trump administration announced the reinstatement of the “public charge rule” which targets immigrants solely based on their financial status. The public charge rule discriminates against immigrants who are likely or liable to become a public charge to The United States Government and may be denied a green card. The United States Citizenship …

Under a Biden Presidency, DAPA Could Come Back into Fruition What Is DAPA? In November of 2014, through executive action, the Obama administration announced the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents or DAPA. The plan would have allowed illegal parents of lawful permanent residents or citizens who have lived in the …

A shocking whistleblower complaint published this week uncovered the appallingly high rates of hysterectomies, the process of removing a woman’s uterus. The complaint further alleges that the actions in the private ICE detention center based in Georgia, are sometimes unwillingly completed. Such complaints are not uncommon for privately held ICE detention facilities that seek to …

In a recent article published by The CT Mirror, Débora Cabral, a Connecticut resident who is on her way to becoming a naturalized citizen highlighted her satisfaction with being able to participate in the 2020 elections. “I feel that I am an American. My husband is an American, my children are Americans, my grandchildren are …

Distracted Drivers Are a Risk on the Road Driving allows us to navigate Connecticut’s urban and rural roads conveniently, quickly, and, most of the time, safely. However, distracted driving is a danger looming over the state and the rest of the country. As we allow ourselves to be distracted by anything inside or outside of …

In May of 2020, our office announced that with current budget shortfalls, and reduced immigration, the United States Citizen and Immigration Service agency would be forced to furlough nearly two-thirds of its workforce without additional funding provided by Congress. Since stimulus talks have failed, USCIS will furlough nearly 13,400 workers on August 30th. Both Democrats …

Since announcing his candidacy in June of 2015, President Donald Trump has taken decisive actions against immigrants. His hardline stance on immigration is arguably the key issue to his reelection campaign and presidency. The Covid-19 pandemic furthered President Trump’s actions to dismantle the immigration system while limiting the legal entry of immigrants. His efforts to …

Immigration law is continuously changing, and your attorney must ensure that new laws are accounted for when pursuing legal actions on your behalf. An effective attorney will take all laws into account and find the best resolution to your case, ensuring you get the quality, dedication, and results you deserve. Don’t let your case settle …

The Shocking Move Could Potentially Separate Parents and Children While In ICE Custody The Trump Administration ordered a federal judge to keep all immigrant parents and children in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody, overlooking a ruling made by another federal judge a week prior. In last week’s ruling, a federal judge ordered children in custody …

On Monday, Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced that if Universities transition into online-only learning, foreign students would be forced to leave the country or face deportation.This comes as over a million foreign students are currently pursuing degrees at American intuitions, and with schools eyeing to return in two months, the policy could drastically postpone their …