A criminal conviction for possession of marijuana can make an application for adjustment of status more difficult, but still not impossible with the right help.
Read MoreLearn how to obtain visas to travel to the U.S. even if your country is on the covid banned list.
Read MoreUSCIS announced that it is extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nine month — from January 4, 2021 to October 4, 2021 — for recipients from six countries, inluding El Salvador. The other five countries included in the announcement are Haiti, Nicaragua, Honduras, Nepal, and Sudan.
Read MoreUSCIS just announced that it will comply with an order from a U.S. District Court judge to restore the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to the way it was before. After four years of various attempts to undermine, cancel, or just refuse to implement the program, the program is fully restored at this point.
Read MoreParole in Place (PIP) is a process by which spouses of members of the U.S. military -- including National Guard and Reserves and veterans -- can adjust status to permanent residents even if they would otherwise be ineligible due to unlawful entry.
Read MoreImmigration raids have become commonplace as immigrants in San Antonio face increased enforcement actions. They might show up without notice in your home or the home of someone close to you. In the event that you find yourself caught in an immigration raid, use the following advice to protect your rights.
Read MoreTo understand the naturalization process, it's important to highlight why the citizenship test and interview process are necessary.
Read MoreFor legal permanent residents who have ever been arrested for, charged with, or convicted of a crime the process becomes more complicated.
Read MoreLas redadas se han vuelto comunes en San Antonio y como resultado los inmigrantes en esta área han sido sujetos a acciones legales. Podrían aparecer en su casa o la casa de un ser querido. En el evento que se vea atrapado en una redada, siga estos consejos para que proteja sus derechos.
Read MoreMuchos poseedores de la tarjeta verde ponen en peligro su estatus saliendo de los Estados Unidos por periodos extendidos de tiempo, abandonando su status de residente permanente, o rompiendo la ley. Para preservar su tarjeta verde, haga lo siguiente.
Read MoreNow, more than ever, immigrants in the United States must be ready and prepared in case events spiral down against their favor. If this happens, be ready and prepared with the knowledge on how to maintain your green card.
Read MoreDe acuerdo a un nuevo reporte publicado por la administración de Trump el 8 de Enero, 2018, el programa que permite a los salvadoreños permanecer en los Estados Unidos con estatus de protección temporal (TPS) terminara.
Read MoreA program that has allowed native El Salvadorans to live in the U.S. with temporary protected status was revoked. Now, 200,000 El Salvadorans must get help.
Read MoreLos cambios rápidos a las pólizas de inmigración han dejado a muchos con el deseo de focalizar su apoyo a una póliza más positiva. Pero la solución a este problema no queda en las manos del gobierno, empiezan con usted.
Read MoreImmigration policy changes fast during the Trump era. Already, we've seen DACA revoked, countless ICE raids, travel bans put in place for various countries, and a drastic change in the perception of all immigrants. Here's what you can do to help immigrants in need.
Read MoreYou can get deported for some misdemeanors. However, it's critical to know the difference between what misdemeanors are grounds for legal deportation and which ones are not.
Read MoreNow that DACA has been cancelled by the Trump administration, the fate of many immigrant minors rest in the hands of the DREAM Act. Will it pass?
Read MoreDespués del termino de renovaciones de DACA, varias personas se han preguntado cual es el siguiente paso. Para los inmigrantes indocumentados que fueron traídos aquí como niños, la respuesta podría determinar si son regresados a países a los cuales no pertenecen.
Read MoreOn Tuesday, September 5, 2017, the Trump Administration moved forward with efforts to stop the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA). Here's what you need to know to adjust your immigration status accordingly.
Read MoreEl martes, 5 de septiembre del 2017, la administración de Trump avanzó con sus planes para detener el program de Consideración de Acción Diferida Para Los Llegados en la Infancia, también conocido como el Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival o DACA por sus siglas en inglés. Durante los siguientes 6 meses, el programa será reducido hasta ser eliminado.
Read MoreIf you live in San Antonio or the surrounding area and need an experienced immigration lawyer, contact the law office of Aaron Haas now to schedule a FREE consultation.