Washington, D.C. Immigration Law Blog

Whenever a family member is facing the possibility of being deported, there is naturally a ripple effect on the family and possibly the community as a whole. When someone is deported or detained and awaiting deportation -- in Maryland or elsewhere -- a family may be...

The thought of deportation can be overwhelming and confusing for many in this country. Despite the fear and anxiety of being involved in a deportation situation, those dealing with such issues in Maryland or elsewhere may be interested to hear that many people are...

Whenever someone is in the country on a student visa, there are certain time frames and criteria that must be met. Also, certain hospital and immigration procedures can lead to deportation straight from a hospital back to a home country. Any Maryland immigrants here...

The quest to become a citizen can be arduous and frustrating on many levels. It can also be a time-consuming and confusing process as immigration laws and regulations fluctuate. One aspect of citizenship that many Maryland immigrants may not give much thought to until...

Deportations have been in the news as of late primarily due to federal government debate and potential immigration legislation. Some groups have explicitly called for the deportation of those who are in the United States illegally. However, other groups contend that...

Deportations have been in the news a lot lately as immigration reform appears to have stalled for the time being. However, the high profile arrest of Canadian pop star Justin Bieber has elevated the debate about deportation in the news. Bieber was arrested for DUI...

With national immigration reform on hold in Congress, some may think new innovations in ways to facilitate citizenship or access to a green card just aren't taking place. However, nothing could be further from the truth. Despite the stalling of immigration reform,...

Cases involving deportation and amnesty can be complicated and also take years to be resolved. One man, who came to the United States from Guatemala, had to contend with deportation recently, and his family is left behind to live in this country without him. Anyone in...

Whenever there is the threat of deportation in the near future, a family may see their entire dynamic altered. Family immigration issues have been in the news recently as the federal government pushes back reform measures. Any Maryland families affected by deportation...

According to legislators, the move to enact immigration reform may not be taken up by lawmakers for some time yet. However, proponents of decreasing the rates of deportation incidents in the United States may find some relief in the latest numbers of deportation...