United States Immigration Law Blog
Deportation, what you need to know
For the many Michigan residents who have not yet achieved U.S. citizenship, there is always a fear that they may be forced to leave the country. These individuals can be removed for a number of reasons. Here are a few things they need to know about deportation. First,...
Criminal defense addresses arrest for numerous offenses
Often police investigation involves multiple agencies working together. This may be especially true if law enforcement is dealing with a string of crimes they believe may be connected. Anyone facing multiple charges may benefit from a strong criminal defense strategy....
What to expect in a USCIS marriage fraud interview
Marriage often provides Michigan couples with the benefits of companionship, shared interests and joined assets as well as the joy of planning for a happy future together. If one partner is a foreign national and the other is a U.S. citizen or green card holder,...
ICE program allows voluntary removal
For many who are immigrants to the United States, the thought of deportation is the worst they can imagine. It may mean separation from loved ones, loss of sustainability and the potential for removal to a country that is no longer familiar. However, for some foreign...
Many risk deportation for criminal convictions
For those who live in Michigan or other states as foreign nationals -- either as green card holders, under a visa program or those living in the country without legal permission -- deportation may be the issue most frequently on their minds. Violating immigration or...
Task force raids home seeking drug crimes
Michigan police take drug crimes seriously. In the face of growing addiction and the criminal element that often follows, law enforcement agencies often assemble task forces to search out the sources of drug trafficking and try to eradicate it from their...
Birthday arrest for drunk driving ends the celebrating
As adults, many people celebrate birthdays differently from the way they do as children. Birthdays are often times to look back on past accomplishments, set goals for the coming years and raise a glass or two with friends. For one Michigan man, however, a birthday...
US may grant permanent residency after valid marriage
The U.S. government’s laws for immigration are strict but offer many options for those who wish to visit or live permanently in Michigan or other states. One option for obtaining permanent residency is to marry someone who is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent...
Ordem Executiva (OE) suspendendo a entrada de imigrantes que apresentam risco no mercado de trabalho dos EUA durante a recuperação econômica após o surto de COVID-19
O QUE VOCÊ PRECISA SABER • Os serviços de visto de rotina em todas as embaixadas e postos consulares dos EUA em todo o mundo foram suspensos em 20 de março de 2020. As embaixadas e consulados dos EUA continuam a fornecer serviços de visto de urgência e emergência...
Unlawful presence after visa expires can bar readmission
In immigration discussions among Michigan residents, those who enter the country without going through the legal channels often garner the most attention. However, some statistics show that the greater number of those who are unlawfully present belongs to those who...
