Criminal convictions, and especially convictions related to drug use have a serious impact on non-citizens inside of the U.S. and their immigration status—even those who have permanent residency (green cardholders). Though not all convictions are weighed the...
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...
Michael G. Murray, P.A. has relocated to Austin, TX. Contact us / Visit our current practice areas As 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...
As a 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 (deported) from the United States. How...
Michael G. Murray, P.A. has relocated to Austin, TX. Contact us / Visit our current practice areas As an Austin immigration lawyer who represents numerous Haitian clients, I was disappointed to hear that Homeland Security Secretary John F. Kelly only granted a...
As 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 meet a few requirements....