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If you are undocumented and charged with a criminal offense, you must deal with unique challenges because convictions of many criminal offenses can severely impact your immigration status.  Although many presume that only serious felonies impact one’s immigration status, even minor offenses or driving under the influence can adversely impact you if you are a non-citizen. If you are a lawful resident, a criminal conviction can still result in removal proceedings.  If you are merely in the process... read moreThe Impact of Criminal Convictions on Immigration Status

President Trump has stirred controversy with his immigration policies, but the controversy has given birth to unwarranted and misplaced fears. For the most part, immigration during the Donald Trump presidency is proceeding just as it did during the Barack Obama presidency. Taking a closer look at the new policies should ease the minds of potential immigrants who fear that the path to permanent residence in the United States has been blocked. For most people, the path to living and working in the... read moreImmigration Policy Is Unchanged for Most People Seeking Entry into the USA

From north to south, the United States spans about 1,500 miles. From east to west, the distance is about 2,800 miles. Many undocumented immigrants believe that the rules that govern their lives will be the same, no matter where they are along those two dimensions. Yet within 100 miles of the East and West Coasts, as well as the Canadian and Mexican borders, a different set of rules may apply. Border Zone Rules The Supreme Court of the United States has ruled that authorities do not need probable... read moreKnow Your Rights When Traveling Near the Border

Ideally, travelers to or within the United States who have a valid tourist visa should not have their travel interrupted by immigration officials, Border Patrol agents, or employees of the Transportation Security Agency. Unfortunately, the United States government sometimes makes mistakes. When the mistakes are made by agencies within an organization as massive as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the mistakes can be difficult to rectify. One resource for travelers who face border issues... read moreUsing TRIP to Fix Mistakes that Affect Travel in the United States