Immigration courts operate within a completely different arena than other courts within the United States. The main difference is they only handle immigration issues. These courts are also civil, not criminal, which impacts a lot of the processes. They are also part...
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What do you need to apply for asylum in the United States?
Those forced to leave their country in order to seek safety from harm, also known as refugees, can seek asylum in the United States. Asylum seekers qualify for this immigration status so long as they can establish themselves as a refugee who has undergone harm or...
How should you prepare for immigration court?
Finding out that your loved one needs to attend immigration court in Kentucky may fill your future, and theirs, with uncertainty. The process of organizing a case and presenting evidence in favor of your loved one will require time and patience. When you know how to...
The dangers of falsely claiming to be a U.S. citizen
There are some valuable rights and responsibilities that come with being a citizen of the U.S. These include the right to vote in elections, the ability to sponsor family members for immigration benefits and the ability to work legally for most employers. If you are...
Can you replace a lost, stolen or damaged I-94 card?
If you entered the U.S. with a visa, you may have received an I-94, Arrival-Departure Record. This comparatively small and usually white or green card staples into your passport. If you want to extend your stay, transfer to a different visa status or apply for legal...
What happens after successfully handling immigration?
The immigration process serves as a difficult, time-consuming, expensive and daunting process for anyone to go through. If you do not have familiarity with the legalities of the situation and have dependents such as children relying on you, this is even more true....
How does immigration court work?
If you enter the country illegally or otherwise have issues with your immigration, you may end up in immigration court. This system differs from the civil or criminal courts within the regular justice system. The National Immigration Forum explains immigration court...
Preparing for immigration court as a construction worker
There are a host of reasons why people find themselves in immigration court, from overstaying their visa to allegations of criminal misconduct. Our law office realizes that for some people, such as construction workers who have very demanding jobs, it is especially...
Safety concerns voiced regarding immigration courts in wake of virus
Across the nation and the world, people are rapidly trying to figure out how to respond to the growing pandemic and help stop the spread of the potentially deadly virus. This effort impacts every facet of society, including the legal and judicial one. It seems the...
Are there different types of work visas?
H-1B visas are the standard when employers seek to hire workers from other countries. However, the process of obtaining these visas can be very restrictive. According to the Society for Human Resource Management, only 85,000 H-1B visas are approved on a yearly basis...
