Articles Posted in Immigration Court

This is a question we are often asked at BestImmigrationLawyer.com. That is, can a person can work in the United States after applying for asylum. The simple answer is, not immediately, but yes, an asylum seeker can work in the U.S., after meeting certain conditions set by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Asylum…

Deportation is the process of removing a foreign national from the United States due to violations of immigration laws. Although there are many different grounds for deportation, this blog discusses the three most common reasons which include the following: 1. Violation of immigration laws: This category includes a wide range of issues, such as entering…

In the United States, immigration judges play a crucial role in the country’s immigration system, presiding over cases that determine the fate of millions of individuals seeking asylum, protection, and the right to stay in the country. Given the important role judges play in the immigration system, you might be wondering how immigration judges get…

CAN SMOKING MARIJUANA RESULT IN DEPORTATION? This is a question that comes up often. The consumption of marijuana has become a controversial topic in the United States in recent years, particularly due to the ongoing process of legalization in several states. However, the situation becomes more complex when it comes to the rights and restrictions…

What you need to know about immigration court? If you’re not an American citizen, or even if you are, you may have found yourself facing the immigration court system at some point in your life, perhaps because you entered the country without documentation or overstayed your visa. There are many misconceptions surrounding the immigration court…

DACA HITS 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPARKING RENEWED CALLS FOR PASSAGE OF THE “DREAM ACT” The law known as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, commonly referred to as “DACA,” was passed 10-years ago this month (June 15, 2012) during President Barack Obama’s Administration. DACA protects individuals who arrived in the United States as children and affords them…

CAN YOU SUE USCIS IF YOUR IMMIGRATION PETITION IS TAKING TOO LONG? The short answer is “yes.” Can You Sue USCIS If Your Immigration Petition is Taking TOO LONG One of the most frustrating aspects of dealing with the immigration system can be long delays. The uncertainty of not knowing what the future holds is…

The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) is set forth at Title 8 of the United States Code. Section 237 of that law contains the provisions governing the deportation of noncitizens. Committing certain crimes are grounds for automatic deportation and committing any crime may be found to be grounds for removal depending upon the particular circumstances.…

Most of the world believes that people should never have to live under conditions in their home countries where they must endure ceaseless harassment or worse and not have adequate protection from it. Many countries have established procedures for accepting people who have no place to turn in their own countries and are looking for…

The 6 Most Important Things To Know About Deportation Proceedings If you’re facing deportation, more formally referred to as “removal proceedings,” you may be afraid of being forced to return to the country you left and be forced from the United States which you now consider your home. It’s important to understand why you may…