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Travel Ban General Overview July 12, 2018
Late 2017, the Trump administration revised the visa process to make it easier to deport U.S. residents or deny entry to people visiting the U.S. The Muslim travel ban now allows the government to ...
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Twin problems: How Pending Criminal Charges and Non-Citizenship Status Present Removability Problems, But Also Opportunities June 2, 2018
It’s frightening enough being suspected, investigated for or having been arrested for a crime. It’s doubly frightening when you’re not a US citizen, especially in a climate of intolerance, fear and ...
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Marijuana and Immigration May 24, 2018
On January 1, 2018, Proposition 64 allowed for the sale and taxation of recreational marijuana. The Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act, also know as the Adult Use of Marijuana Act. ...
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What is a "Conviction" for Immigration Purposes? May 24, 2018
Immigration and criminal law intersect an incredible amount. Unfortunately the definitions for both areas of law are not always the same. This is especially true for the word "conviction." Here are ...
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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS - What To Do if You are Stopped by ICE, Police, or the FBI April 21, 2018
We live in a turbulent time. The law is constantly changing and the immigrant community continuously receives conflicting information about what to do if they are stopped by Immigration and Customs ...
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What is Cancellation of Removal? January 5, 2018
During deportation proceedings, a type of immigration relief for individuals is available, known as Cancellation of Removal. Here we will discuss two types of Cancellation of Removal (42A and 42B), ...
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