Washington, D.C. Immigration Law Blog

Immigration laws and regulations can be difficult to understand and keep up with. For those who qualify for certain programs or fall under certain acts passed by the government, there may be some protection against deportation. Yet, people in Maryland and other states...

It can be complicated and confusing for families who are living in different countries but wish to be together in the United States. There are very clear and strict laws about who can obtain a green card and venture to live with family in Maryland. There are also...

The deportation process can be difficult to understand and a scary proposition in of itself. Knowing the facts and truth about how and why someone may face deportation can be helpful for those who are concerned for themselves or a family member. Anyone in Maryland who...

Whenever a person is arrested on any kind of criminal charge, their immigration status may be a cause for concern. In Maryland and other states, being arrested for a felony charge could open the door to a possible deportation hearing. In a recent case making news, a...

Whenever a person or family pursues an employment green card to work in the United States, the process of obtaining one can be difficult and confusing for anyone, especially if English isn’t a person’s first language. It can also take a long time to obtain...

The threat or worry over a possible deportation can be overwhelming and stressful for entire families. Anyone who may be faced with deportation or who is concerned over their status, or the status of a loved one, may want to understand what kind of crimes can lead to...

For anyone waiting to gain legal status in the United States through the issuance of a green card, the wait and the process can be difficult, confusing and overwhelming. There may be those who tout quicker and easier ways to get a green card and obtain legal status....

Anytime someone enters the country illegally, any kind of legal issue that arises may lead to a deportation hearing. The deportation process in of itself may prove time-consuming and complicated, depending on the particular details of each case. However, when other...

The process of obtaining and keeping a green card can be difficult and challenging. There are many avenues to obtaining a green card. One is through the awarding of a green card for professionals who are deemed to have an “extraordinary ability” in a...

Anyone who is unsure of their immigration status or who is not a U.S. citizen should be aware of what certain legal proceedings can mean as far as their ability to remain in the country. The immigration process in general can be quite confusing for anyone, and the...