It’s been said that undocumented immigrants in America are “people in the shadows,” but the nonprofit South Asian Network (SAN) is trying to bring some light into those shadows in the Los Angeles area, especially when it comes to health care. According to their own website: “South Asian Network was founded in 1990 to provide…
The number of undocumented immigrants seeking asylum in the United States is skyrocketing, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Asylum Requires “Credible Fear” Undocumented asylum seekers must persuade a federal asylum officer that they have a “credible fear” of returning to their home countries. By claiming they face harm or even death if…
The Trust Act could quickly become law in California. As of October 1, Governor Jerry Brown still has two weeks to sign or to veto the Trust Act. Under one of its provisions, police officers in California would be barred from helping to deport most undocumented immigrants. Trust Act: Support and Criticism Supporters of the…
Asylum is a form of protection offered by governments to individuals who fear persecution in their home country. To qualify for asylum in the United States, a person must demonstrate a fear of persecution that is well founded and based on the person’s political opinions, religion, nationality, race, or membership in a specific group. Doing…
When an application or petition for immigration matters is denied or revoked, the party seeking approval of the application or petition is allowed to appeal the decision to the appropriate appellate body. Possible Outcomes of an Appeal When presented with an appeal, the appellate body may uphold, reverse, or remand the decision. Here is what…
The U.S. constitution guarantees fair treatment for all persons under the law. This means that any person, regardless of immigration status, is entitled to enjoy certain rights. One of the rights which immigrants get to enjoy is the right to have an attorney appointed as legal defense should the immigrant be charged with a criminal…
Relief from removal is what a foreign citizen in the United States seeks in order to avoid forced removal from the country – it other words, it is what is sought to avoid deportation. Who Can Be Deported? Any person who is not a citizen of the United States is eligible for deportation to his…
Should the government issue a foreign citizen an Order of Removal, or deportation notice, the person is very likely going to feel scared, helpless, angry, and a wide range of other emotions that would be more than understandable in the situation. Luckily, individuals don’t have to fight a deportation notice alone; they can invest in…
You’ve probably heard of cases being appealed, reopened, or reconsidered. But what do these terms actually mean and can it be something you can take advantage of in case your immigration petition is denied? Notice of an Unfavorable Decision Applications for visas, green cards, and citizenship are reviewed and approved by the United States Citizenship and…
A judge for the Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA) recently ruled on an interesting case related to the burden employers face trying to prove the hardship related to training a new employee. It is yet another instance where experienced representation must be present when maneuvering the permanent labor certification (PERM) process. Background In…