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...
TPS status extended for over 300,000 immigrants
Too many immigrants currently residing in Michigan and elsewhere across the country live in fear that they will be forced to leave on a moment's notice. Thankfully, for many of those who are currently residing in the country on temporary protected status, that is a...
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...
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...
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...