United States Immigration Law Blog
What you need to know about voluntary departure
There are a lot of negative consequences that accompany being deported. To avoid some of those consequences, one may agree to a voluntary departure. Here are a few things immigrants currently residing in Michigan need to know before applying for this type of relief...
The citizenship test is about to get a lot harder
There are quite a few hoops immigrants in the United States have to jump through to become official citizens. One of them is taking the citizenship test, which can be quite challenging to pass. Well, thanks to recent changes to the exam, immigrants in Michigan and...
Who qualifies for a 601 waiver?
Deportation is something most noncitizen U.S. residents fear, and that fear is well-founded. As too many Michigan residents know, it rips families apart; it costs people their jobs and their lives as they know it. If forced to leave the country, deported individuals...
How long is a green card valid for?
Obtaining a permanent resident card is not necessarily an easy thing to do. The government makes people jump through some hoops to get them, and when they finally do, the cards are only valid for so long. How long can immigrants in Michigan and elsewhere expect their...
Immigration-related marriage fraud is a serious criminal offense
Law enforcement authorities in another state recently shut down a marriage fraud scheme involving numerous members of the United States Army. All involved are facing serious charges which, if convicted, carry significant penalties. There are a couple of lessons...
Criminal defense: Advocates want driver’s licenses for immigrants
People who immigrate to the United States do so for many reasons, but most want to improve the lives of themselves and their families. Sometimes there are obstacles that can make it difficult for them to do so, including obtaining a driver’s license. If an immigrant...
Immigrants have rights when questioned by police
Many immigrants worry about what will happen to them and their families if they end up in trouble with law enforcement. This is an understandable concern as criminal charges or similar issues could affect your immigration status or put you in line for deportation,...
What are the qualifications for an E-2 visa?
Foreign nationals who wish to live, work or participate in various business dealings in Michigan or elsewhere in the United States must obtain the proper documentation to do so. Those interested in investing in U.S. companies or establishing their own businesses here...
When you might want to visit an immigration attorney
When seeking information, most Michigan residents do the same thing -- they turn to the internet. While a lot of questions can be answered this way and necessary forms for various things can be found online, there are times when turning to a person for assistance is...
Is a misdemeanor crime a deportable offense?
Immigrants residing in Michigan and elsewhere tend to be hyperaware of everything that may cause them to be deported. There is some confusion, though, about certain criminal offenses and how they can affect one’s immigration status. Contrary to what many people...
