Category Archives: Family Immigration
Can ICE Detain U.S. Citizens?
Although American citizens cannot be deported, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials sometimes accidentally detain citizens. For example, ICE may detain American citizens based on outdated records, misidentification, or confusion regarding a person’s immigration status. If you are a United States citizen and are stopped by ICE, it is critical to know what to… Read More »
Understanding Your Rights if You Encounter ICE
Every person in the United States has rights, regardless of their immigration status. Unfortunately, this does not mean that those rights are always upheld by law enforcement officials or immigration authorities. The rights of immigrants today seem to be under increasing threat, particularly if you have been approached by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement… Read More »
Avoiding RFEs: Common Pitfalls
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) may issue a Request for Evidence (RFE) if there is not sufficient evidence to approve your immigration application but they also do not believe there is no clear reason to deny your application. An RFE can result in delays, additional stress, and even a potential denial of… Read More »
What to Do After Receiving a Notice to Appear
For non-citizens in the United States, receiving a Notice to Appear (NTA) is very stressful. This notice means that immigration proceedings have been initiated against you and that the government is examining your legal status in the country. An NTA confirms your identity, the legal grounds for possible deportation, and information regarding the hearing… 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 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 »