United States immigration polices are often complex and can be very confusing. If you are an international student who is looking to come to the United States to study or work, there are several different academic visas that you might be able to obtain.

It is important that you are aware of...

What should I do if I am arrested by immigration authorities?

More than 600 people were recently arrested within a one-week span across at least 11 different States. As of now, it is not clear whether the arrests are part of ongoing efforts to arrest undocumented immigrants with criminal convictions or involve...

The Executive Order signed today on March 6th, 2017, imposes a 90-day suspension of entry to the United States of nationals of certain designated countries—countries that were designated by Congress and the Obama Administration as posing national security risks with respect to visa-free travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program. The Executive...

Do undocumented immigrants have legal rights?

In the aftermath of the recent immigration raids, many are asking whether or not undocumented immigrants have legal rights. The fact is that certain rights under the U.S. Constitution apply to immigrants who are not lawfully in the country. This is because they are considered "persons"...

Below is a link to a downloadable pocket wallet card. This is a card that can be carried by individuals who would like to know what their rights are.

It can also serve as a way for you to tell a law enforcement agent that you would rather talk to your lawyer before you speak...

Globally, we have seen an uptick in tightened security at airports and borders. For some, it may almost feel like a post-9/11 environment. Emphasis has been placed on the enforcement of many existing policies within our own borders. One policy that is being enforced more broadly at this time is "Border Searches of Electronic...

On Tuesday, February 21st, 2017 two (2) guidance memos were singed by Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly implementing the President’s Executive Orders on immigration enforcement. Although much attention has been focused on the building of the border wall, these new memos direct the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to escalate harsh immigration enforcement nationwide....

February 20, 2017 memorandum implementing the Executive Order entitled "Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Improvements," issued by the President on January 25, 2017, which establishes the President's policy regarding effective border security and immigration enforcement through faithful execution of the laws of the United States. 

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