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Do you need legal representation? The team with the Law Offices of James A. Welcome can help. We tackle a wide range of personal injury claims and can protect the rights of undocumented immigrants throughout Connecticut.
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Changes in the law allow undocumented immigrants to obtain a license to legally drive in the state of Connecticut. This development allows people to legally drive in the state, regardless of their immigration status. How to Get a Connecticut Driver’s License as an Immigrant If you are unable to provide proof of legal presence in …
Expedited removal is a legal procedure that allows CBP (Customs and Border Protection) officers to deport certain noncitizens through a rapid process, sometimes within a single day, without a hearing in an immigrant court. Individuals subject to expedited removal may be prohibited from entering the U.S. for five years or longer. If you or a …
Experiencing crime can be very traumatic, and that’s especially true if you’re an immigrant. Immigrants tend to be unfamiliar with U.S. laws and often have no idea what to do if they’re victimized by a crime. These factors can make immigrants attractive targets to criminals. Many criminals go after non-U.S. citizens because they either can’t …
Immigrant victims of crime are often fearful of reporting what happened to them because they are afraid of being deported. As a result, they may fail to report the incident to law enforcement or seek needed medical attention. What you might not realize is that regardless of your immigration status, you may be eligible for …
The United States of America has long been a land of opportunity for individuals seeking a better future. With its diverse culture, robust economy, and numerous opportunities, it is no wonder that many people aspire to immigrate to the USA, in particular to the state of Connecticut and the lovely New England region. To facilitate …
If you’ve recently married a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you probably want to cut through the red tape and start your married life together as soon as possible. But that’s not always how the U.S. immigration system works. What Is Conditional Resident Status? The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will first issue …
If you are authorized to work in the U.S., employers have a legal obligation to treat you just like any other worker. Unfortunately, as an immigrant, you may be familiar with discrimination.Workplace discrimination is just one form of injustice immigrants often face as they settle in the U.S. Protections Against Workplace Discrimination Against Immigrants in …
If you are an immigrant lawfully residing in the U.S., family reunification policies may allow your immediate family members to become permanent residents as well. But you’ll need to submit an application and make sure you’re eligible before bringing family members to the country. Here’s what you need to know about federal family reunification programs. …
Compared to other visas, family visas have a lower risk of rejection. However, a single error in your paperwork may set the process back by months or even years. That’s why you shouldn’t prepare your visa application alone. We always recommend working with an experienced immigration attorney in Connecticut who will ensure your documents are …
Many permanent residents inadvertently let their green cards expire each year. Be sure to avoid this common mistake. While an expired green card doesn’t affect your permanent resident status or your eligibility for work if you’re already employed, you may run into other problems. Here’s how green card expiration works in Connecticut. Know When Your …
Facing deportation is a frightening and isolating process. Understanding how circumstances of deportation can help you prepare to defend yourself or your loved one’s case. A deportation order can be a harrowing experience, but immigrants may often assume it is final. Fortunately, immigrants in the United States have the right to an attorney, a hearing, …
People enter the United States for numerous reasons before deciding to apply for full citizenship. If you entered the U.S. (legally or illegally) as a refugee with legitimate fear of danger to your life in your previous country, you may be able to receive legal protection as an asylee. After living in the United States …
Providing Our Clients With the Representation They Need and Deserve For Over 20 Years.
“I could not have asked for a better result.”
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.
“We wholeheartedly recommend James Welcome to anyone in need of an immigration lawyer.”
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.
“It was a pretty unsettling experience and you helped me a ton.”
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.
“I will definitely be recommending your services in the future.”
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.
The Trump administration has taken yet another step that puts immigrant families at greater risk. This time, it involves turning over private health care data to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). On Monday as reported by the Associated Press, an agreement was signed, without any public announcement, giving ICE access to the Medicaid enrollment information …
In the last few weeks, a remote detention camp has made headlines for all the wrong reasons. Dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” the facility is located deep in swamp land, surrounded by pythons, alligators, and now, controversy. According to the Trump administration, this site is being used to house what the president has called “some of the …
On July 4, President Trump signed into law the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The name may sound like something from a political rally, but for immigrant families across the United States, the impact is serious and immediate. This new law is not a symbolic gesture or just another budget deal. It is a …
In a major immigration shift, the Trump administration has officially ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 72,000 Honduran nationals and 4,000 Nicaraguan nationals living in the United States. The decision, set to take effect on September 6, 2025, will leave tens of thousands of long-time residents vulnerable to deportation after more than two decades …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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