Apr 30, 2021 | Deportations, deportation
What was the issue being argued before the Supreme Court?The case concerned a 1996 federal law that allows immigrants subject to deportation to apply to stay in the country if they meet various criteria. One of them includes being continuously present in the United... 
Jun 28, 2017 | deportation, Deportations, green card, Green cards, immigration law, Immigration reform, undocumented immigrants
As a Miami immigration lawyer and an Austin immigration lawyer, I read with interest that the House Republicans are preparing to take up a pair of bills next week that crack down on illegal immigration, according to leadership sources, in a bid to carry out President... 
Jun 7, 2017 | deportation, Deportations, immigration law, Immigration reform, Order of Removal
As a Miami immigration lawyer and an Austin immigration lawyer, I have many clients who have questions about deportation (removal) proceedings. Below are some frequently asked questions about deportation or removal from the United States. I have been removed... 
May 23, 2017 | deportation, Deportations, immigration law, Immigration reform, Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
As a Miami immigration lawyer and an Austin immigration lawyer who represents numerous Haitian clients, I was disappointed to hear that Homeland Security Secretary John F. Kelly only granted a six-month extension Monday to 58,000 Haitian immigrants who have been... 
May 10, 2017 | Application for Naturalization, deportation, Deportations, green card, Green cards, immigration law, Immigration reform, naturlization, permanent residence, permanent residency, President Trump, United States Citizen
As a Miami immigration lawyer and an Austin immigration lawyer, I’d like to go over the basics of how to obtain U.S. citizenship. Here are some frequently asked questions. Am I eligible to apply for naturalization?Before you apply for naturalization, you must... 
May 9, 2017 | crimes, deportation, Deportations, green card, Green cards, immigration law, Immigration reform, permanent residence, permanent residency, President Trump, Texas immigration, Trump Administration, undocumented immigrants
As a Miami immigration and an Austin immigration lawyer, I read with interest that the governor of Texas signed a ‘ new “sanctuary cities” law on Monday. Below are some frequently asked questions. What is the new “sanctuary cities” law...