If you are a refugee in the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an employee or student with a visa, you may be deported if you are convicted of the illegal possession of a firearm. Here’s what you need to know about the potential consequences of this charge and how...
If you were notified that you are facing deportation, you’ll need to hire a lawyer to help you stay in the U.S. Here are some questions your attorney might ask and who you can call to get help with a deportation defense. How Did You Come to America? The way in which...
The U.S. recognizes the right to asylum for individuals being persecuted in other countries. If you’ve fled to the U.S. for safety and have applied for asylum, you’ll be scheduled for an asylum interview to help the government determine if it should be granted. ...
In basic terms, matters related to an individual’s immigration status are governed by federal law, whereas the vast majority of criminal matters (including DUI and traffic matters) are prosecuted in state courts. The outcome of a criminal, DUI, or traffic matter in...
