President Donald Trump has proposed a new immigration program that would allow wealthy individuals to buy a “Gold Card”—a special pathway to U.S. residency and citizenship for a $5 million price tag. Unlike traditional green cards, which often require family sponsorship, employment, or investment in American businesses, this new program would eliminate job creation requirements
The Law Offices of James A. Welcome is dedicated to keeping our community informed about significant changes in immigration law. Today, President Donald Trump signed the Laken Riley Act into law, which mandates the detention of immigrants charged with serious crimes and enhances the powers of state attorneys general to challenge federal immigration enforcement decisions.
In his first week back in office, President Trump has quickly implemented several policies that significantly impact immigrants in the United States. At The Law Offices of James A. Welcome, we believe it’s important to openly discuss these changes and offer support to immigrants and their families. During such times, it might seem easier to
Today, a federal judge temporarily blocked former President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship for children born on U.S. soil, regardless of their parents’ immigration status. This ruling, made by U.S. District Judge John C. Coughenour, followed a legal challenge from the states of Washington, Arizona, Illinois, and Oregon, which argue that
The Trump administration’s recent changes to U.S. immigration policies are creating challenges that deeply affect asylum seekers, sanctuary cities, and individuals trying to navigate an increasingly complex immigration system. As immigration attorneys, we understand the fear and uncertainty these developments bring to immigrants and their families. At the Law Offices of James A. Welcome, we’re
The Law Offices of James A. Welcome is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with Sacred Heart University’s Political Science Department. This collaboration, which spans the spring semester, will provide 30 students with a unique opportunity to shadow our legal team and complete 15 service-learning hours. The program is designed to give students a hands-on
In a recent interview with TIME, President Trump proposed a plan to deport millions of individuals, suggesting a significant escalation in immigration enforcement measures. This plan, according to the President, would likely require a massive expansion of detention centers to hold those suspected of being in the U.S. without authorization before their deportation. He stated,
