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How the U.S. Can Limit Immigration Imprisonment

July 19, 2016

Every year more than half a million immigrants are confined in the United States. According to crimmigation.com 400,000 people are kept behind barbed wire for allegedly violating a civil provision of immigration law. Another 100,000 are imprisoned while awaiting trail for an immigration crime, usually unauthorized entry or reentry. This is an overwhelming amount of … Continue reading How the U.S. Can Limit Immigration Imprisonment →

Can Prior Arrests have an Impact on a Green Card Application?

July 07, 2016

Many foreign nationals who are seeking permanent resident status, commonly referred to as a “green card,” have had legal problems in their past and are justifiably concerned about whether their record will affect the outcome of their application. Fortunately, in many instances, people are able to get a green card in spite of a criminal … Continue reading Can Prior Arrests have an Impact on a Green Card Application? →

What Does Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Mean?

June 20, 2016

You may be aware of the fact that under U.S. law, many criminal defendants have the legal right to an attorney. In cases in which a person cannot afford an attorney, a court will appoint a lawyer to represent a defendant who has been accused of certain serious criminal offenses. This right forms the basis … Continue reading What Does Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Mean? →

What are the Potential Immigration Consequences of Criminal Conduct

June 01, 2016

While a criminal case is a serious matter for anyone, foreign nationals often also face serious consequences in relation to their immigration status. This is true for anyone that is not a full citizen, including people who have established permanent residency (obtained a green card). In fact, in some cases, even a naturalized citizen may … Continue reading What are the Potential Immigration Consequences of Criminal Conduct →