Likely Immigration Trends in 2022
The United States immigration laws constantly evolve under new presidential administrations and political climates. So understanding the current state of affairs can be challenging. The Biden administration’s plans for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) — also known as “Dreamers” — seem promising. Since taking office, the Biden administration has rolled out plans to...Read More
Don’t Become a Deportation Statistic
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted 185,884 removals during 2020. While this was a 30 percent decrease from 2019, each of those 185,884 individuals had their lives upended and dreams crushed during these removals. If you have a pending immigration hearing, want to change your status, or your visa is up for renewal, employing a top immigration attorney can prevent you from...Read More
Protecting Yourself Against NC’s Domestic Violence Laws
Depending on the relationship between the accuser and alleged abuser, when a North Carolina court rules a case as domestic violence, the judge gains the ability to impose special punishments in the case. In domestic violence cases, judges can add on punishments ranging from forbidding you to own pets or have children in the house, ban you from returning to your own home, to ordering you to be...Read More
Getting North Carolina Protections If You Are a Victim of Domestic Abuse
People who are victims of domestic abuse can use North Carolina laws to help protect themselves from their abuser quickly without a lengthy trial. The victim can petition the court for a protective order to prevent future acts of domestic violence. What Is Considered Domestic Abuse? Courts classify domestic abuse or violence when the defendant has a personal relationship with the victim or a...Read More
DUI/DWI and Your Immigration Process
Any driver convicted of a DWI or DUI faces harsh penalties such as fines, license suspensions and even jail time. But for people currently seeking a green card or to become a natural citizen of the United States, a DWI or DUI could derail your immigration process. How Does A DUI/DWI Affect My Immigration Process? Any criminal conviction can affect your status as a legal immigrant in the United...Read More