Immigration law is a constantly changing legal field. Immigration lawyer Harlan York provides this blog so you can stay up to date on how legal trends affect immigration law cases.
What should an immigrant do who is facing deportation? What are my rights as an immigrant facing deportation? Choose a lawyer who specializes in immigration / deportation defense Download our free ebook on how to stop deportation It’s many people’s worst nightmare. You – or your loved one – receive…
UPDATE: AS OF TODAY DACA is still accepting renewals, and also new applications click here for the latest on DACA or read on for other options. Close to 800,000 people in the United States have been protected (more than the current population of Seattle) under the DACA executive order that…
Who is affected by inadmissibility? Common grounds for inadmissibility. Common grounds for deportability. What is a conviction? It’s may be broader than you think. It can be very confusing for people facing immigration problems due to past crimes to understand the difference between deportability and inadmissibility. That is because there…
We know how it goes. You’ve been removed (deported), but your life and family are back in the United States. The first thing to know is that even as an illegal immigrant who is being removed, you have rights. There are many legal ways to fight deportation, so don’t panic. And…
Can I Be Deported For An Administrative Error? Why is a deportation appeal so important? Do I need to meet with a lawyer in person to start a deportation appeal? Is it too late for me to file a deportation appeal? There has been a lot of talk about illegal…
“Being deported” is the most frightening thing for any immigrant. I have frequently met with old clients who tell me of bad dreams they still have about being deported, long after they have become United States citizens. Millions of people are deported every year Nearly 3 Million immigrants have been removed…
Have you heard rumors, and questions about The Ten Year Immigration Law? Cancellation of Removal for non-permanent residents is one way to acquire a green card. However, people frequently misunderstand this rule of law. If anyone tells you that you are automatically entitled to a green card – simply because you have lived in…
As of this writing about 450,000 immigrants await removal hearings. Around 10% of them sit in jails. Over 2 million immigrants have been ‘removed’ since President Obama entered the Oval Office (‘removal’ is what Congress has called ‘deportation’ since 1997). Obama has referred to illegal immigrants as “gangbangers”, but this is simply not true in…
What Immigrants Need to Know: 6 Most Important Real Life Cases. Harlan York and Associates, the #1 Immigration Law Firm. Every single day I talk to people who are unaware of what immigrants need to know. Here are some practical tips: Airports are dangerous. Here’s what immigrants need to know….
These days, United States Immigration Court cases are taking longer than ever before. Here is a list of reasons why the Immigration Court cases are getting prolonged like we have never seen in history: A computer problem started on April 12, 2014. Five servers that aid in control over the…
As of this writing, more than 360,000 people await a hearing before an Immigration Judge. Tens of Thousands more will be added to the list by the end of the year based on current data. There are a number of reasons why these immigrants need a deportation lawyer. By “deportation…
There is new guidance out there for Dreamers. The group of immigrant children and young people who were granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) based on grants by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) are able to renew! All Deferred Action issued BY ICE may be renewed 120 days before…
Right to Remain Silent: Do Immigrants Have It? Harlan York and Associates. The #1 Immigration Law Firm. Anyone who has watched any TV cop show knows “You have the right to remain silent.” This right stems from the famous Supreme Court case of 1966 known as Miranda v. Arizona….
It’s incredible. People are supposed to know their rights. But Immigrants sometimes are unaware. Here are 12 Things You Must Know About Deportation Defense: 1. You have a right to a hearing. Nobody served with a Notice to Appear in Removal Proceedings can just be deported. Often denials of green…
Today’s New York Times feature, “Perfectly Legal Immigrants, Until They Applied for Citizenship,” tells the tale of long time green card holders who attempted to be naturalized. Instead of being granted citizenship, these applicants were not just denied naturalization. Their green cards were taken away and they now face deportation….
