Recent Blog Posts
A New Bill May Provide More Protection for Immigrants in the U.S.
Raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have increased since the beginning of 2025. These raids are meant to apprehend immigrants, who may be legally or illegally in the country, and detain them, typically with the intention of placing them in deportation proceedings. The very purpose of ICE raids is what makes them so… Read More »
Benefits of Naturalization
Lawful permanent residents (LPRs) in the United States often have the opportunity to become a citizen after they have had their green card for a certain period of time and they meet other eligibility requirements. Not all green card holders apply for citizenship, though. Instead, they choose to keep their LPR status indefinitely, or… Read More »
Five Tips When Preparing for Your Immigration Interview
Interviews are an important part of the United States immigration system. These interviews are usually required for most green card and naturalization applications, as well as for many non-immigrant visas. Immigration interviews can be very intimidating, and preparing for one can seem overwhelming. After all, there is a lot on the line and the… Read More »
Three Important Things to Know About K-3 Spousal Visas
There are many different types of visas that can help family members in foreign countries reunite with their loved ones in the United States. A family preference visa can help immediate relatives of lawful permanent residents to enter the country. Citizens and lawful permanent residents in the U.S. who are engaged to someone in… Read More »
Are Permanent Residents Allowed to Travel?
Lawful permanent residents (LPRs), commonly referred to as green card holders, are often worried about their rights with changing immigration laws and presidential administrations. Regardless of who is in office, though, one thing always remains true. People who are not American citizens can be denied into the United States, including visa and green card… Read More »
Increase in Number of Individuals in Hamilton County, TN Arrested and Transferred to ICE
Since the start of 2025, Hamilton County, TN, has seen a significant increase in the number of undocumented individuals who have been arrested by local authorities and turned over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The majority of the individuals who were arrested are from Guatemala, Mexico, and Honduras. The rise in arrests… Read More »
What Is An ICE Hold?
Breaking the law comes with consequences for anyone, which can include time spent in detention. For example, if you are arrested for allegedly assaulting another person, you may be processed and taken to the local jail, which the sheriff’s department usually manages. The above is certainly true for individuals with legal status in the… Read More »
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem Cancels Afghanistan TPS
According to Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, after consulting with interagency partners, the conditions in Afghanistan consist of a stable economy and improved security. As a result, Afghanistan no longer meets the requirements necessary to have Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The TPS designation for Afghanistan has been officially terminated. This means that Afghan… Read More »
U.S. Naturalization Statistics for 2024
The United States accepts the most immigrants than any other country. Immigrants that travel to and intend to stay in the United States come from all parts of the world. In the last decade alone, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has welcomed nearly 8 million naturalized citizens into the country. Leaving one’s home… Read More »
What is the 287(g) Program and How Does it Affect the State of Georgia?
The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 added Section 287(g) to the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), providing the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) the right to partner with state and local law enforcement and deputize them so they can essentially act in a capacity similar to ICE. Through a… Read More »