The possibility of deportation for a permanent resident alien is a harrowing experience in the District of Columbia and throughout the country. In many instances, having fought so hard to obtain legal status in the first place, the thought it could all be taken away...
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Ignoring deportation order, President’s uncle faces charges
For some politicians, the media fodder isn't about their personal shortcomings, but instead problems of various members of their family. Recently, President Obama's uncle has captured the attention of various media outlets. The uncle was arrested on a drunken driving...
Immigration laws fuel political fires across party lines
Speculation on Washington's new immigration laws has the country on the edge of its seat. President Barack Obama has stated that the United States will deport illegal immigrants with criminal histories, as well as those that pose a potential threat to national...
New rules make family immigration more time-consuming
Beginning August 20, family immigration in Washington and throughout the country will be getting even more difficult, with the promulgation of new rules by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS).Almost daily, there is a new article or other news report...
Washington woman avoids deportation, freed after two years
The topic of immigration seems to be a hot button issue for Washington legislators. In the midst of all the turmoil, many immigrants unfortunately find themselves victimized by the system. However, occasionally there's a story that warms our hearts and exemplifies an...
Promises of immigration law reform haunt administration
President Obama spoke on immigration law, as well as health and education, in the keynote address before the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) Convention in the District of Columbia last month. He renewed the commitment of his administration to immigration law...
DC bureaucracy inhibits employment-based immigration efforts
With endless streams of bureaucracy trickling down from legislators in the District of Columbia, farmers all over the nation are facing difficulties. A recent news report highlights some of the problems farmers are having where employment-based green cards is...
Revoked license may increase deportation vulnerability for Vargas
Illegal immigration has been a hot top in Washington, D.C. as well as throughout the country. Recently, media frenzy has ensued since the news that prominent undocumented immigrant and writer, Jose Vargas, has had his driver's license revoked. The license revocation...
Washington report confirms immigration law threatens marriage
Same-sex couples already face substantial difficulties in the United States, but same-sex couples who also struggle with immigration issues have an even harder time. Recently, a Washington news story highlighted a San Francisco couple that falls into both categories....
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When you are facing an immigration issue, an experienced and understanding lawyer can be of great assistance when looking out for your rights. Federal immigration regulations can be confusing and intimidating, with complicated procedural requirements and a language...