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2024

Several criminal acts and convictions could put an immigrant in danger of being deportable. Many chose to go through a process called “expungement,” which would allow them to clean their record, essentially deleting their history of criminal convictions. If a court agrees to seal or expunge a person’s criminal record, they are considered to never […]

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December 17, 2024

Immigrants who are victims of crime can face a variety of hardships, especially if they have limited options for leaving a dangerous situation and are concerned that they may face deportation. Fortunately, some victims can receive protection in the form of U visas. Understanding who is eligible for these visas and how they work can help those […]

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December 17, 2024

Facing the possibility of deportation can be a daunting experience for any immigrant. The thought of being forced to leave the United States and return to a potentially unsafe country while being separated from one’s family and community can be incredibly frightening. However, the U.S. legal system provides multiple ways for immigrants to fight against deportation. In […]

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December 17, 2024

Over the past several years, the United States has faced an immigration crisis. Thousands of migrants have attempted to enter the country on a daily basis, and millions of people have been deported or expelled. In many cases, these migrants have fled dangerous situations in their home countries, and they have sought asylum in the U.S. Unfortunately, due to the high […]

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December 17, 2024

The United States government has extended the ban on immigrant visas issued outside the United States, adding temporary visas as well. The ban is now extended until the end of 2020 and it now includes H-1B, H-2B, L-1, and J-1 visas. The few exceptions, such as the ones for immigrants working in COVID-19 treatment and prevention, […]

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December 17, 2024

The Biden Administration recently announced that it will restore a Trump-era policy regarding migrants waiting for immigration hearings. Any migrants who wish to enter the U.S. seeking asylum will once again need to stay in Mexico until the date of their hearing arrives. According to NPR, Mexico will allow asylum seekers to return to the country to […]

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December 17, 2024

With the change in administration, there are many undocumented immigrants in the United States who are anxious and fearful of what the coming months will bring – and with good reason. Very recently, the farm industry warned that the deportation plans in the works could upend the United States food supply since nearly half of all U.S. […]

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December 17, 2024

DACA is a wonderful benefit! At Lawit Law, we have seen how this form of temporary immigration relief has changed the lives of many of our clients. The issue many faced, however, is that they struggled to find the much needed evidence to apply. So we are sharing not only the list of requirements for […]

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December 17, 2024

Immigrants experiencing domestic violence can get help fighting deportation and pursuing permanent residency without relying on their marriage. While you may feel alone, this is not the case. It is important to know that both citizenship and escaping your abuser are possible. The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) offers protections for immigrants seeking a visa.   Under VAWA, […]

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December 16, 2024