April 23, 2024
Will a Criminal Record Affect My Ability to Get Citizenship?
A criminal record can have many adverse effects on your life, from challenges finding employment to issues securing a place to live. For individuals wishing to become U.S. citizens, a criminal record can be an even more significant source of concern. Every permanent resident who fills out an N-400 application for naturalization…
March 19, 2024
Things You Can Do Today to Benefit Your Immigration
Do you have an immigration case pending in Michigan? If so, you may know that resolving such matters can take time. Every case is unique. A Michigan immigration attorney can help you better understand how long your case may take. That said, there are steps you can take now to improve your…
April 30, 2020
Michigan’s status as a border zone could affect your civil rights
When a discussion about America’s border issues comes up, you might not think about Michigan. Other states, including California, New Mexico, Texas, and other states, usually come to mind. Debates about places facing serious border issues usually do not include our state. Michigan is at the center of a debate about the…
January 3, 2018
What the Miranda warning means for immigrants
Within the U.S. borders, every person has the right to due process of the law. As we stated in a previous blog post, many protections in the constitution apply to Michigan immigrants. This includes a fair trial and appropriate police conduct during criminal investigations. One well-known part of due process is…
October 30, 2017
What is credible fear?
To say immigration law is complicated is an understatement. There are many categories for entry and the right to stay in the country legally—just as there are many cases where deportation occurs. One term that comes up is “credible fear.” At its core, credible fear means that an immigrant’s safety…
July 27, 2017
Appeals court rules that children cannot be indefinitely detained
Immigration rights are a contentious issue in the United States. Individual rights are a key issue in most arrests, and that is no different when the charges are for illegal entry into the county. When children or minors are involved, it’s even more complicated. A recent ruling by the U.S. 9th Circuit…