Even in the United States, It’s Possible to Be Held in Detention Without a Formal Charge The United States already imprisons more people than any other country- in excess of 2 million. An article by the Huffington Post (linked below) recently revealed a new related statistic; on a given day the United States government most
Depending on Who’s in Charge, Illegal Immigrants May or May Not Be Rounded Up A new policy from the Obama Administration to avoid non criminal illegal immigrant deportations, has not been enforced consistently. This has lead to alot of confusion in the immigrant communities as well as with the agents carrying out the policies. With
An O-1 Visa is a special visa granted to a person with and extraordinary ability, talent or achievement that is recognized and goes above and beyond what is normal for that field and are coming to the United States to continue their work in that field. There a 2 different types of O-1 visas: O-1A
Connecticut Immigration Attorney James A. Welcome answers questions regarding the death of the Defense of Marriage Act and its effect on families. What does the Death of DOMA mean for my family? Since the Supreme Court found section 3 of Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unconstitutional, federal benefits for legally married same-sex couples are becoming
Whatever the Nature of Your Connecticut Lawsuit, This Collection of Legal Articles Will Help New ICE Memo: Family Relationships Include Same Sex Couples By James A. Welcome Since June 2011, Immigration and Customs Enforcement has operated under the directive to focus enforcement and agency resources (money and agents) on enforcement priorities. This policy has become
Connecticut Lawyer James A. Welcome Specializes in Immigration Cases If you are faced with some sort of legally challenging situation and are wondering whether to contact an attorney or have one appointed for you, consider some of the following points. Lawyers definitely come in handy. If one is able to afford a personal attorney rather
If you were a victim of a serious crime in the United States, you may qualify for a U-Visa. U-Visas are nonimmigrant visas granted to those who were victims of certain crimes, and want to help in the prosecution of the perpetrator. This is an option for immigrants, including undocumented immigrants, and their families who
