Posts Tagged ‘Immigration Law’
Immigration Attorney Dallas: New U.S. “Travel Ban” Restrictions Explained
Throughout 2017, headlines involving executive orders and immigration crackdowns throughout the country, notably in Texas, have appeared almost weekly. Debate, legislation, and court rulings aggressively pursue and expel undocumented residents while others are intended to reduce the number of new immigrants that enter the United States. Though recent laws are being challenged in District Courts,…
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The Immigration Lawyers Guide to the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Process
The Immigration Lawyers Guide to the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Process A refugee is a person who is fleeing their homeland to escape the dangers of war or political, religious, or social persecution and danger. Often, refugees are fleeing for their lives with little notice and no idea of when or how they may return to…
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Obtaining Political Asylum USA
Political asylum USA is an avenue for individuals in danger of persecution or harm in their home country to achieve residency in the United States and secure their safety. The process requires an individual to prove that there is “reasonable fear” for personal security if returning to their country of origin. Asylum may be granted…
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People Are Calling for American Immigration Reform: Get the Facts
Conversations regarding immigration reform did not begin with the 2016 presidential campaign, although the topic has reached a crescendo level in recent months. The Obama administration began calling attention to a need for reform as early as 2008. However, to date, there has been no legislation initiated by Congress that has achieved sufficient support. …
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Get Recent Immigration News with Monthly “News Round-Up” Blog Posts
Davis & Associates, an Immigration Law Firm located in Dallas, is offering a helpful resource to its community members and clientele by sharing recent immigration news in the form of an online immigration news round-up posted monthly to the blog section of the website. With the political atmosphere bringing immigration issues to the forefront…
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10 Questions to Ask When Meeting With a Family Immigration Lawyer
Lately, there has been more attention paid to immigration and deportation than ever before. Law enforcement in some areas of the country are aggressively searching out undocumented immigrants with the intent to deport them. An executive order this year has limited the immigration of individuals from six mostly Muslim countries. According to The Atlantic, the…
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5 Ways a Dallas Immigration Attorney Can Help My Family
Individuals who are already citizens can help family members obtain the necessary visas to become permanent residents of the United States. Relatives or family members can be defined as a spouse or fiancé, child, brother or sister, or parent. The three-step process to obtain residency status for a relative can take considerable time and requires…
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Texas House Passes Sanctuary City Legislation
The term, “sanctuary city”, has become a hot topic in recent news. In January 2017, President Trump proposed to withdraw all federal funding from any municipality labeled a sanctuary city. His presidential order was soon deemed unconstitutional by a federal judge in Hawaii, yet the concept continues to be discussed and debated. Many are still not sure…
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What is An Adjustment of Status?
Adjustment of Status Adjustment of Status is a request by a non-US Citizen, currently within the United States, to become a lawful permanent resident. Approval of an application to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is required to attain an Adjustment of Status to legally remain in the country under a different, more permanent…
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What the New Presidency Means for Immigration
Much has been made of Donald Trump’s plans for immigration. The media would like you to believe Trump is anti-immigrant in every possible way. Let’s take a look at exactly what Trump has in mind for current immigrants living in the United States and those who would like to move to the “land of the free”. Trump’s…
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Relationships That Can Sponsor Lawful Permanent Residence
The freedoms we enjoy, the economic opportunities and the relatively peaceful and stable social situation in the United States continues to make it a prime destination for people throughout the world seek to settle here. Another draw is family ties to the United States Only certain family relationships qualify for sponsoring family members to immigrate…
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