What Happens to My Immigration Case if I Get Arrested?
Category: Maryland Criminal Defense,Maryland Immigration Law,Uncategorized
September 25, 2022
If you are a green card holder and get arrested, your case will go into removal proceedings. Removal proceedings are the formal process by which the U.S. government tries to remove an immigrant from the country. You will have a hearing before an immigration judge, who will decide whether you should be deported or allowed […]
How Divorce Can Affect the Immigration Process
Category: Maryland Family Law,Maryland Immigration Law,Uncategorized
September 22, 2022
Divorce can have several implications for people going through the United States’ immigration process. In some cases, it can even lead to deportation. If you are in the process of getting a divorce, you should know a few things about how it could affect your immigration status. Separation vs. Divorce: What’s the Difference? In order […]
Can I become a U.S. citizen through marriage?
Category: Maryland Immigration Law
September 15, 2022
You couldn’t be blamed for being skeptical about the possibility of becoming a U.S. citizen through marriage. It’s a common joke in popular media, and often portrayed as a kind of “backdoor” method to citizenship, but that is certainly not the case. The U.S has no wish to keep married couples separate simply because one […]
The Diversity Visa Program — AKA the Immigration Lottery
Category: Maryland Immigration Law
September 1, 2022
The Diversity Visa, or DV, Program is one of the newer ways to gain US permanent residency. It essentially acts as a lottery, where anyone eligible can apply for their green card. It does not replace established methods of earning residency. Instead, it adds another opportunity for people to live and work in the US. […]
Applying for Asylum on Behalf of Unaccompanied Minors
Category: Maryland Immigration Law
August 10, 2022
Asylum application procedures are in place for people fleeing violence, persecution, or human rights violations. The steps are straightforward for adult asylum-seekers. However, the same can not be said for minors, especially those who are not accompanied by an adult. Immigration law has a separate asylum application process for unaccompanied minors. Minors can apply for […]
What is an immigration waiver?
Category: Maryland Immigration Law
June 26, 2022
An immigration waiver is needed in case you run afoul of immigration law in the US, specifically concerning “unlawful presence.” Unlawful presence is “the period of time when you are in the United States without being admitted or paroled or when you are not in a ‘period of stay authorized by the Secretary (of Homeland […]
3 Different Types of Immigration Statuses
Category: Maryland Immigration Law
June 22, 2022
US Citizenship and Immigration Services has three main categories of immigration status — naturalized citizen, lawful permanent resident (LPR), and conditional permanent resident (CPR). The length of your residency and how you arrived in the USA will determine which of these three statuses apply to you. If you are residing in the USA as a […]
3 Facts About the DREAM Act 2022
Category: Maryland Immigration Law
May 18, 2022
Did you know that there’s a difference between the DREAM Act and DACA? The DREAM Act consists of a series of proposed laws that could provide a pathway to citizenship for undocumented youths who immigrated to the United States as children. Since these undocumented youths are considered illegal immigrants, the proposed DREAM Act is considered […]
Is Baltimore a Sanctuary City?
Category: Maryland Immigration Law
April 12, 2022
In 2017, WBAL-TV 11 reported that the now-former Mayor of Baltimore, Catherine Pugh, stated that “Baltimore is a ‘welcoming’ city for immigrants, not ‘sanctuary.’” As a city that’s long been considered a melting pot of individuals from all walks of life, Baltimore has a vibrant community filled with residents and transplants alike. The Baltimore Police […]
Can An Asylee Go Back to Their Home Country?
Category: Maryland Immigration Law
April 12, 2022
You may have dreamed about becoming a United States citizen, but have found yourself starting to miss your home country that you fled. It’s a dilemma that many asylees may face once they’ve chosen to seek asylum status within the U.S. While traveling back to your home country may seem like an excellent opportunity to […]
