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Julianna Ballantoni – 2024 Welcome Law Scholarship Recipient

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The Law Offices of James A. Welcome is delighted to feature Julianna Ballantoni, a recent graduate of Bethel High School, as one of this year’s scholarship recipients. Julianna is set to begin her academic journey at the University of Connecticut’s Stamford campus this fall, where she will enroll in the Academic Center of Exploratory Students …

David Galeano – 2024 Welcome Law Scholarship Recipient

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The Law Offices of James A. Welcome is proud to highlight David Alejandro Espinosa Galeano as a Welcome Law Firm scholarship recipient, in his pursuit of a career in criminal justice. David recently completed his associate degree at CT State Community College in Norwalk and is now poised to continue his education toward a bachelor’s …

Oslo Schaller – 2024 Welcome Law Scholarship Recipient

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The Law Offices of James A. Welcome is proud to feature Oslo Schaller, a 2024 Welcome Law Firm Scholarship recipient. “No matter what happens though, I am very optimistic about the future, and this scholarship from the Welcome Law Firm is yet another testament to that. So thank you so much to the Welcome Law …

2024 Scholarship Winners at the Law Offices of James A. Welcome

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We are pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s scholarships from the Law Offices of James A. Welcome. These students have shown incredible dedication in their studies, and we are proud to support them as they move forward in their education. Congratulations to: Laniah-Jolie Diaz Celmi Chimbo David Espinosa Jules Ballantoni Oslo Schaller Heading …

Apply for the Welcome Law Firm Scholarship

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The path to college is a critical stage in a student’s journey, but it often comes with significant financial challenges without aid or scholarships. The Law Office of James A. Welcome believes strongly in the transformative power of education for sparking innovation and nurturing the next generation of professionals in various fields, including law. Education …

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Attorney Welcome made sure that my rights were protected and that I would get the best possible outcome for my case. I am so thankful that I went to him for help instead of trying to fight the court alone. He was understanding and honest throughout the entire court process and he kept me updated on how my case was going and what I should expect. He is not just experienced in court; he is extremely familiar with Connecticut courts and he knows what to expect from specific courts and judges. I could not have asked for a better result. Going to him for help was the best decision I’ve ever made.

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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. 

-T.M

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Just wanted to take a second to thank you for helping me. It was a pretty unsettling experience and you helped me a ton. I know I have no real way to repay you but I wanted to tell you that I truly appreciate your help.

-MATT P.

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“I will definitely be recommending your services in the future.”

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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.

-ADAM

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IMMIGRATION
Why Every Undocumented Immigrant Should Be Talking to a Lawyer Right Now
Posted on 06/18/25
  • Immigration

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. …

Why Every Undocumented Immigrant Should Be Talking to a Lawyer Right Now
  • Immigration
Why Every Undocumented Immigrant Should Be Talking to a Lawyer Right Now
One Mistake Could Cost You Everything: Understand What’s At Stake
Posted on 06/02/25
  • Immigration

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 …

One Mistake Could Cost You Everything: Understand What’s At Stake
  • Immigration
One Mistake Could Cost You Everything: Understand What’s At Stake
Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan Immigrants Face Deportation After Supreme Court Ruling on TPS
Posted on 05/30/25
  • Immigration

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 …

Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan Immigrants Face Deportation After Supreme Court Ruling on TPS
  • Immigration
Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan Immigrants Face Deportation After Supreme Court Ruling on TPS
A Guide to U Visas and Legal Protection for Immigrant Crime Victims
Posted on 05/14/25
  • Immigration

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 …

A Guide to U Visas and Legal Protection for Immigrant Crime Victims
  • Immigration
A Guide to U Visas and Legal Protection for Immigrant Crime Victims
Undocumented and Considering Travel? The Legal Risks May Outweigh the Benefits
Posted on 05/08/25
  • Immigration

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 …

Undocumented and Considering Travel? The Legal Risks May Outweigh the Benefits
  • Immigration
Undocumented and Considering Travel? The Legal Risks May Outweigh the Benefits
OTHER BLOG POSTS
Why Every Undocumented Immigrant Should Be Talking to a Lawyer Right Now
Posted on 06/18/25
  • Immigration

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. …

Why Every Undocumented Immigrant Should Be Talking to a Lawyer Right Now
  • Immigration
Why Every Undocumented Immigrant Should Be Talking to a Lawyer Right Now
What the Nationwide ICE Raids and Protests Reveal About Immigration Enforcement
Posted on 06/11/25
  • Deportation

The immigration landscape in the United States has shifted dramatically—and rapidly since President Trump came back into office. Over the past several months, immigrants across the country have been living under the shadow of a sharp increase in ICE enforcement activity. Reports of coordinated raids, arrests in workplaces and neighborhoods, and targeted detentions are flooding …

What the Nationwide ICE Raids and Protests Reveal About Immigration Enforcement
  • Deportation
What the Nationwide ICE Raids and Protests Reveal About Immigration Enforcement
Trump’s 2025 Travel Ban Threatens Thousands Once Again
Posted on 06/06/25
  • Trump

When a travel ban affects entire countries, it doesn’t just shut borders, it shuts out opportunity, divides families, and creates widespread fear. On June 4, President Trump issued a new presidential proclamation reviving one of his most controversial policies: a broad travel ban targeting foreign nationals from 19 countries. This action, reminiscent of his original …

Trump’s 2025 Travel Ban Threatens Thousands Once Again
  • Trump
Trump’s 2025 Travel Ban Threatens Thousands Once Again
One Mistake Could Cost You Everything: Understand What’s At Stake
Posted on 06/02/25
  • Immigration

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 …

One Mistake Could Cost You Everything: Understand What’s At Stake
  • Immigration
One Mistake Could Cost You Everything: Understand What’s At Stake
Employer/Employee Relationship
Posted on 06/02/25
  • Workers' Compensation

Guidance from a Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Attorney Although the concept behind workers’ compensation is simple, it can become complicated when there is not a clear delineation of who is the employer and who is the employee. Due to more flexible business models, independent contractors, and third-party temp agencies, the traditional employer/employee model is changing, and it will …

Employer/Employee Relationship
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Employer/Employee Relationship

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