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
Yesterday, history was made. Cardinal Robert Prevost, an American with decades of experience serving poor and working-class communities in Peru, was elected the 267th pope of the Catholic Church. Taking the name Pope Leo XIV, he becomes the first American to ever lead the Church, and his background signals the potential for a new kind
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
At The Law Offices of James A. Welcome, we take pride in fighting for those who have been forced to flee their home countries in search of safety and freedom. One of our recent asylum victories involved a young man from Nicaragua who came to the United States after being persecuted for standing up against
The Trump administration has launched a self-deportation initiative, offering $1,000 and paid travel to undocumented immigrants who voluntarily leave the United States. This plan, now operated through the repurposed CBP Home app, urges individuals to turn themselves in, give up their right to due process, and exit the country—often without fully understanding the legal protections
Today is Cinco de Mayo, and while many across Connecticut are planning to gather with friends and family to enjoy good food, great music, and well-deserved celebration, we want to take a moment to offer a reminder from all of us at The Law Offices of James A. Welcome: please celebrate responsibly. We understand the
At The Law Offices of James A. Welcome, we believe legal work goes beyond the courtroom—it also happens through learning, community involvement, and the everyday conversations that guide how we support those we serve. This belief has been at the heart of our latest partnership with Sacred Heart University, where we’ve had the privilege of
