While living in America may have always been your dream, your journey as an immigrant may not have been easy. Following immigration laws, finding work, raising your family and many other obligations have likely left you feeling spent at times. Additionally, changes in...
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Don’t pay to sign up for the Biden amnesty program
In previous posts, this column has addressed various immigration scams that have been seen in the state of Michigan and elsewhere. Well, these scams never go away; they just change over time. According to reports, there is a new one in town. It is called Biden...
Was your loved one arrested and is now facing deportation?
The fear of you or one of your loved ones being forced to leave the country has always been in the back of your mind. You know, as immigrants residing in this country, it is a possibility. You’ve just always wished and hoped it would never be anything that you have to...
Fighting deportation just got a little harder
Every year, numerous immigrants residing in Michigan and elsewhere face removal for committing certain crimes. Some of them can avoid deportation if the government is unable to prove their crimes are worthy of removal. However, a recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme...
Administrative delays a problem for OPT applicants
Numerous individuals from other countries choose to come to the United States to pursue higher education. When their time at university is finished, many of them wish to stay and work in their field of choice before returning home. These students are offered jobs all...
Criminal charges can threaten your immigration status
Michigan residents facing criminal charges may suffer numerous consequences if they are ultimately convicted, particularly with felony-level offenses. For residents who are immigrants, the consequences may be even more severe. Criminal charges can threaten your...
What is in the latest immigration bill sent to Congress?
There are millions of undocumented immigrants living in the United States, many right here in Michigan. Every year, they wait and watch as government representatives make decisions that will impact them, their families and their ability to achieve citizenship. With a...
What are the different forms of deportation relief?
For immigrants currently residing in Michigan and elsewhere across the country, the thought of being forced to leave their homes and return to countries they no longer view as home can be frightening. Unfortunately, every year, numerous individuals find themselves...
Watch out for these common immigration scams
Moving to a new country can be an exciting time in a person’s life. It can also be one of the most stressful times. Stress and other difficult emotions can make people vulnerable, and unfortunately, some people want to take advantage of individuals in vulnerable...
Errors will delay or result in denial of immigration application
United States laws concerning immigration are confusing at best. Any errors with an immigration application or payment will result in delay or, possibly, denial of one’s application. Here are a few tips for Michigan residents who are preparing to work on their...