Monthly Archives: May 2025
6 Reasons Why It Is Taking So Long to Process Your Immigration Case
Taking the steps to start the process of immigrating to the United States may feel exhilarating. You can’t wait for everything to begin and to eventually have your unique immigration goals met. However, you know that the process can be challenging and even lengthy. Although, if you feel like your situation is taking longer… Read More »
What Happens If You Are In Removal Proceedings and Self-Deport Before Your Court Date?
There is a difference between deportation and voluntary departure from the United States. Non-citizens who have committed offenses that are deportable or who do not have the right to be in the country could find themselves in a dire situation if they are detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). While voluntary departure and… Read More »
3 Rights Non-Citizens Do Not Have When They Go to Immigration Court in the United States
When citizens of the United States violate the law, they are taken to criminal court, which is part of the U.S. judicial branch. Non-citizens who violate immigration law will go to immigration court, which is a civil venue. Immigration court is under the purview of the executive branch’s Department of Justice. When a U.S…. Read More »
What Are “Sanctuary States” and Which States Have “Sanctuary Status”?
In the United States, several states, counties, and cities have adopted what are known as “sanctuary policies.” Such policies vary and take many forms, but they are generally written and enacted to promote more trust and cooperation between immigrants (regardless of immigration status) and law enforcement. Some areas of the country promote and enact… Read More »