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Two Weeks To The Election: Major Changes in Immigration Law To Come?

Posted on: October 26, 2012. Category: Immigration

Obama or Romney? The winner of the upcoming presidential election will have a huge impact on immigration law and policy in the United States. The impetus for this comment comes from the recent reported comments of President Barack Obama here regarding Comprehensive Immigration Reform in 2013. Since June of 2011, the President has made incremental …

Arrested by ICE? Expect to Spend the Night in Massachusetts

Posted on: September 20, 2012. Category: Immigration

Being arrested and spending the night in a local jail is a disorienting experience in the best of times; imagine what it must be like to be arrested and jailed in a facility a hundred miles away from where you live. That’s exactly what happens to undocumented immigrants in Connecticut who are rounded up in …

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My wife and I recently had the pleasure of working with James Welcome for our immigration case, and we couldn't be more satisfied with the service. Their professionalism, expertise, and dedication to our case are truly exceptional. It's not every day that you come across a legal team that goes above and beyond to ensure a positive experience, but that's exactly what we got.

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I just wanted to drop you a note to say a Huge thank you to you and your team, for all your assistance over the last 2 years. It has been a long road but I am finally at the end of it with green card in Hand.

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IMMIGRATION

Why Five Years of Social Media History May Now Decide Whether You Can Enter the United States

Posted on 12/11/25

Immigration

If you had to hand over five years of your social media history just to take a short trip to the United States, how confident would you feel pressing submit? Would you worry about something you posted three years ago? A joke you made? An old photo you forgot existed? What about an account you …

Immigration

Federal Government Expected to Take New DACA Applications Again

Posted on 10/03/25

DACA
Immigration

For the first time in four years, the federal government is expected to begin accepting new applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. This proposal, presented by the Justice Department and immigrant advocates to a federal judge, could reopen a pathway for thousands of young immigrants who have been waiting for the …

DACA
Immigration

Breaking News: How the Government Shutdown Affects Immigration Cases and Families

Posted on 10/01/25

Gov. Shutdown
Immigration

Today, October 1, 2025, the federal government officially shut down after Congress failed to agree on a spending bill. For millions of Americans, the term “government shutdown” has become all too familiar. But for immigrants, their families, and the communities that depend on immigration services, this shutdown carries a unique set of consequences. What happens …

Gov. Shutdown
Immigration

How Will the $100,000 H-1B Visa Application Fee Affect You?

Posted on 09/25/25

Immigration

If your future in the U.S. now carries a $100,000 price tag, what choices do you make? Do you push ahead with the H-1B despite the cost, or look for a different visa? If you’re an employer, can you justify that investment for every new hire, or do you scale back and risk losing the …

Immigration

Supreme Court Greenlights ICE to Stop Anyone Based on Race, Language, or Job and What That Means for You

Posted on 09/09/25

Immigration
Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court recently decided that immigration agents can continue conducting raids in Los Angeles without needing “reasonable suspicion” to stop individuals. This means that factors like speaking Spanish, looking a certain way, or simply being in a location where undocumented immigrants are often found, like a bus stop or construction site can now …

Immigration
Supreme Court

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We’re Growing: Meet Us at Our New Haven Office

Posted on 10/02/25

Firm News

I am honored to share some exciting news with you. On October 15th, we will officially open the doors to our newest office in New Haven, located at 59 Elm Street, Suite 550, New Haven, CT 06510. This new office is just steps from the New Haven courthouse, and right in the heart of a community …

Firm News

Do You Really Need Auto Insurance in Connecticut? What the Law and Risks Mean for You

Posted on 09/16/25

Insurance Claim
Personal Injury

Most Connecticut drivers know they’re supposed to carry auto insurance, but fewer stop to ask: Why? Is it just another bill that goes to your insurance company every month, or is it something that could save your financial future in a single moment? At The Law Offices of James A. Welcome, we’ve represented clients who …

Insurance Claim
Personal Injury

475 Workers Detained in ICE Raid at Hyundai Site: Can ICE Detain You at Work?

Posted on 09/05/25

Immigration

In a massive enforcement action at a Hyundai manufacturing facility in Georgia, federal immigration agents detained 475 individuals suspected of working without lawful status. The raid wasn’t small, accidental, or isolated. It was judicially authorized, coordinated across agencies including ICE, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the FBI, and the DEA and it’s a clear sign of …

Immigration

600 Military Attorneys as Judges? What This Means for Immigration Cases

Posted on 09/04/25

Immigration

Imagine you’re facing an immigration hearing tomorrow. You’ve prepared, gathered documents, maybe even hired a lawyer. But when you step into court, the judge sitting in front of you isn’t from the immigration bench. They’re wearing a military uniform. They’re not a judge by profession, they’re a military attorney, temporarily assigned to decide your future. …

Immigration

Announcing Our Fall 2025 Partnership with Sacred Heart University

Posted on 09/03/25

News

We are proud to announce that The Law Offices of James A. Welcome is continuing its community partnership with Sacred Heart University for the Fall 2025 semester. This marks the second time we’ll serve as a community partner for students in the Political Science and Global Affairs department, led by Professor Kate O’Gara. We’re excited …