The Biden Administration recently moved to end a restrictive immigration policy, an announcement that brought hope to many Michigan activists and immigration advocates. Title 42 was a health policy put in place to allow border officials the right to turn immigrants...
United States Immigration Law Blog
Can you help your aging parent enter the United States?
Your focus as you develop your career was probably your own ambition and long-term goals. Professionals may have to make financial investments in their education, take unpaid internships or even leave their country of origin to establish careers. Your plans may have...
Should COVID-related immigration restrictions be lifted?
At the beginning of the pandemic, the United States government put various restrictions in place to limit the number of immigrants entering the country. Some of these restrictions included temporarily ending asylum rights and the ability to immediately turn...
Backlog of immigration cases could speed up soon
Those navigating the complex and frustrating process of securing permission to enter the United States to live in Michigan have likely experienced delays in their application processing. Due to pandemic-related slowdowns and lower employment rates in many immigration...
How does the deportation process work?
One of the greatest fears of any non-citizen or undocumented immigrant living in Michigan is the threat of removal by the government. Deportation is most often the result of living in the country without the appropriate visa or committing a felony offense as an...
Limit reached for certain types of visas in 2022
Individuals hoping to gain permission to enter the United States must first select the appropriate type of visa. There are strict limits to how many visas are available in different categories, including H1-B visas. This visa type is reserved for those seeking to work...
Defending against criminal charges as an immigrant
For an immigrant living in Michigan, facing allegations of criminal activity involves much more than the possible penalties associated with a conviction. Criminal charges of any kind could impact a person’s immigration status, and it is important to take these...
American workers did not benefit from fewer immigrants
Because of the pandemic, changes in immigration laws and a backlog in visa application processing, there have been fewer immigrants coming to Michigan for work purposes. Those who are against immigration have stated that fewer people coming into the country to work...
Could you be deported if you’re accused of a crime?
You are legally in the United States, perhaps studying at school on a student visa or working on an employment visa. But you are not a U.S. citizen, even though that is your long-term goal. If you're accused of a crime, you are likely going to think about the...
Labor shortages could be eased by fewer immigration restrictions
The path to gaining entry to the United States can be challenging, including for those hoping to come to Michigan for work purposes. Employers across the country are scrambling to fill employment vacancies, and despite the demand for skilled workers, immigration...