On August 26th, 2019, WBUR reported that United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has been sending out notification letters stating that the agency is no longer going to consider deportation waivers for immigrants with serious medical issues. Instead, these matters will be handled by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Evidence that Policy Has Changed... READ MORE
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh Supports Immigrants, Stands Behind Newly Amended ‘Trust Act’
As reported by WGBH, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh recently told Boston Public Radio that immigrants should be able to feel safe in our city. The mayor’s statements came after rumors swirled that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), under the instructions of the Trump Administration, was preparing to launch major raids in dozens of cities... READ MORE
Undocumented Immigrants in Massachusetts are Fighting for the Right to Get a Driver’s License
Immigration Court Boston, Immigration Law, Immigration News Boston, Immigration Tips
According to the most recent information provided by the National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL), undocumented immigrants are eligible to apply for a driver’s license in 12 different U.S. states. Unfortunately, Massachusetts is not one of these states. A group of activists is pushing to make a change. As reported by Inequality.org, the Pioneer Valley... READ MORE
Two Massachusetts Prosecutors Sue Trump Administration Over Courthouse Immigration Arrests
According to reporting from Boston.com, two of the top prosecutors in Massachusetts have filed a joint lawsuit against the federal government, challenging the Trump Administration’s authority to conduct immigration enforcement operations at courthouses. This action comes days after a Massachusetts judge was indicted for allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant escape out the backdoor of a... READ MORE
Los Angeles 7-Eleven Stores Raided By ICE Agents, No Warrants Were Presented
On the morning of January 10th, 2018, federal immigration agents raided 7-Eleven store locations in nearly two dozen states across the country. According to reporting from the Los Angeles Times, several 7-Eleven stores in Southern California were among those that were subject to the immigration raids. Questions are now being raised over whether or not... READ MORE
Selecting an Immigration Attorney
When you are going through the process of becoming an American citizen, there are many legal quandaries you might find yourself facing. Make these issues easier to tackle by working with an experienced immigration attorney. But you might feel overwhelmed when choosing an attorney amid the seemingly endless lists of individual and firm names your... READ MORE
How to Prepare your Fiancee Visa Online
With the advent of online dating, it has become more common than ever to fall in love with somebody who lives in another country. After traveling across the world to get to know each other better, you might reach the point of deciding that you want to spend the rest of your life with this... READ MORE
Academic and Student Visas
B1 & B2 Visas, J-1 Visa, M-1 Visa, Student Visas
The United States has some of the best colleges and universities in the world. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Ivy League institutions on the East Coast all draw students and academics from around the world with their ample educational and research opportunities. But for an individual from outside the United States to study... READ MORE
Types of Visas Available to Immigrants in Los Angeles
Citizenship, Green card, H-1B Visas
There are many different types of visa available to individuals who are considering emigrating to the United States. If you are considering making this move, it is important that you apply for the correct visa for your circumstance. Otherwise, you can face problems entering and remaining in the United States. Determining the correct type of... READ MORE
Credit Building Tips for Los Angeles Residents
Citizenship, Immigration Law, Immigration Tips
Whether you are a recent immigrant to the United States or you have been here for a long time, you can take steps to build positive credit. Having a high credit score will help you with your financial decisions in the future, whether you need to take out a loan to go to college or... READ MORE
