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Seven Famous Immigrants Who Became U.S. Citizens
Every day, hundreds of people become naturalized citizens of the United States. However, it’s not every day someone famous is among the groups of people being naturalized. In this month’s article, we showcase seven famous and influential people that immigrated to the...
We’re Hiring – Associate Attorney
We're Hiring an ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY! The Santana Rodriguez Law (“SRLaw”) team practices immigration law in the areas of family and marriage-based residency, deportation defense, waivers, citizenship, naturalization, asylum, and appeals. The firm represents...
What is DACA, and where does it stand in 2023?
DACA, an acronym for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, is a policy that protects around 800,000 young people known as “Dreamers” who entered the United States unlawfully as children. The program does not grant them official legal status or a pathway to...
Immigration in 2022: A Year in Review
Two-thousand-twenty-two was a year full of challenges and changes from the policies that were implemented in the previous presidential administration. 2022 was really the opportunity to see what the Biden administration had planned, and the changes implemented. Here...
What Immigration Options Exist for Victims/Survivors of Domestic Violence?
In recognition of the severity of the crimes associated with domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, Congress passed the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) of 1994 as part of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994. The 1994 bill was a...
How Can Divorce Affect Your Conditional Permanent Residence?
The lives of most divorcees change once a marriage ends and the divorce is finalized. However, if you are not a United States citizen, going through a divorce as an immigrant in the United States can provide several challenges, including challenges to your immigration...
What Is the Situation of Unaccompanied Minors at the Border?
The United States is seeing a rise in apprehensions of unaccompanied migrant children, most from Central America, along its southern border. The U.S. has been preparing for a potential spike in migrant children crossing the southern border without their parents and...
What are the Latest SCOTUS Rulings on Immigration Law?
Immigration law is constantly evolving, and each year the Supreme Court issues new decisions that change the face of immigration policy. This month we present to you a summary of what you need to know about the most recent immigration Supreme Court decisions. Consider...
Ely’s Guide for New Immigrants
Our clients and all immigrants around the country migrate to the U.S. for different reasons and through different processes. It can be through a family-based petition, spousal petition, asylum, employment visa, among others. Regardless of the process, if approved,...