Migrant Protection Protocols Explained
Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) sounds like a policy that would benefit immigrants coming to the United States. However, in reality, the Trump-era policy creates undue burdens on people looking to enter the United States legally. In a statement, the federal government acknowledged the program“impos substantial and unjustifiable human costs on migrants who were exposed to harm while waiting...Read More
Fay Grafton Nuñez Voted Best Criminal Defense Law in Raleigh for 2022
Fay Grafton Nuñez has been recognized by The Raleigh News & Observer as a Gold Award Winner for Best Criminal Defense Law in Raleigh for 2022. The award was earned through the votes from the Raleigh community at large, and there is no greater validity than the accolades awarded a business by the community in which it serves. See the article from the News & Observer’s Best of 2022...Read More
Why Is Expungement Better Than Just a Dismissal?
For first-time offenders, navigating the legal jargon that comes along with a criminal charge can feel overwhelming and scary. So when lawyers and judges start talking about expungements being better than a dismal, it’s essential to understand why. Expungement Vs. Dismissal: Which Is Better? Understanding the difference between an expungement vs. a dismissal will help shed light on why one is...Read More
What Are the Differences in Employment-Based and Family-Based Immigration?
For foreigners who want to enter the United States of America legally, a few routes exist to allow entry pathways. Employment-based and family-based immigration remains the most common pathways for entry. While both routes provide the same result – legal access – each has very different requirements and rules. How Does Employment-Based Immigration Work? When a business offers a...Read More
What Happens if You Commit a Crime During Your Immigration Process?
If you’re going through the immigration process to become a temporary or permanent lawful resident of the United States, you’ll be under scrutiny the entire time. It’s a lengthy and complicated process, and if you commit a crime during the proceedings, a lot can change. A person who wants to become a legal resident will have to submit a series of applications to be considered...Read More