U.S. Immigration Law

Whenever someone enlists to serve in the military, his or her immigration status may impact what can happen afterward. Typically, if someone serves and is categorized as a legal resident, he or she may not expect that deportation can occur. However, in 1996, it became...

The process of entering the country can be long and complicated. Whether someone is granted asylum or granted a permanent resident card can hinge on their activities in their home country, namely if there are any criminal activities to be concerned with. Recently, a...

Even though federal laws and regulations are supposed to dictate how deportations are handled and why someone is subject to deportation, a recent report highlights how it is handled differently in various parts of the country. Currently, a record number of foreigners...

Whenever someone is awaiting word or notification regarding their immigration status, the wait may seem like forever, and the timeline may be confusing. That wait may make some people in Maryland vulnerable to scams or misinformation. Recently, the U.S. Department of...

Whenever there appears to be drug use or a drug problem in a school, authorities may investigate and pinpoint students who could be bringing the drugs into the school. Recently, a high school girl found herself under arrest for drugs, and she may now also be dealing...

The process of obtaining a green card can be time-consuming and require a great deal of patience, perseverance and paperwork. While there may be the temptation to cut corners or take any action deemed necessary to secure legal status, any actions to acquire a green...

The children of undocumented immigrants have unique challenges as they grow up in the United States. By being children when they arrived in the U.S., it makes it difficult to hold them accountable for being brought here illegally by parents, yet the law currently sees...

More and more groups are making news and making waves as they become vocal advocates for immigration reform. The topic of immigration law reforms has been on the table for some time and these collective groups and individuals are engaging in movements all around the...

Whenever someone is in the country illegally, any kind of encounter with law enforcement can essentially lead to deportation. In Maryland and elsewhere, there are times when someone may be in the country for decades and then finds that an otherwise small incident...

Comprehensive immigration law reform is currently stalled at a national level. However, this has not stopped groups from applying pressure on government officials to address various components of immigration law reform. Any Maryland resident or family member who is...