by Elina Santana | Jul 10, 2017 | Immigration
Weed, pot, ganja, mota, grass, Mary Jane, dope, herb, or Chronic… whatever you want to call it, there’s no doubt its moment in the spotlight has arrived. Five U.S. states have legalized recreational marijuana consumption; those states include Nevada, Colorado, Oregon,...
by Elina Santana | Jun 6, 2017 | Immigration
Over the last few years, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (“LGBTQ”) rights in the U.S. have come a long way, but LGBTQ immigrants in the U.S. still encounter unique obstacles to securing protection and safety, especially when matters involve the...
by Elina Santana | May 7, 2017 | Immigration
Under the current administration, the term “sanctuary city” has led many headlines concerning immigration policies and federal funding concerns. In fact, five days after taking office, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at blocking federal funding to...
by Elina Santana | Apr 3, 2017 | Immigration
Given the current political focus on immigration enforcement, it’s not hard to forget that deportations are not a recent phenomenon. The first deportation law in the United States was the Alien Act of 1798. Since then, many persons have been removed from the United...
by Elina Santana | Mar 5, 2017 | Immigration
In the wake of sweeping immigration changes by the President and saturated media coverage, FEAR is the most common thing I’m seeing in my office these days. What do I do if ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) detains me? How soon can I apply for...
by Elina Santana | Feb 7, 2017 | Immigration
President Donald Trump has signed twenty-two (22) documents thus far. They have come in varying forms; some are executive orders and others are memoranda or proclamations. They have had very far-reaching effects on American lives. If you’re having trouble keeping up...
