As an immigrant facing criminal charges, you may be concerned about what will happen to your continued stay in the country at the end of your case. Given that some crimes can lead to deportation, your concerns are well-founded, and it is necessary to know if you are...
You obtained permanent resident status, commonly known as a “green card,” after you married your spouse, who’s a U.S. citizen. Now that divorce is under consideration, by one or both of you, you’re concerned about your immigration status. Will you be able to stay in...
Losing your job is more than an inconvenience. It can be a real hardship. It can affect your finances and your self-esteem. For those who are immigrants, job loss can be even more serious than it is for United States citizens. Workers who lose their employment through...
When you have a green card, you can stay in the United States legally, work most jobs and even sponsor loved ones for entry into the United States. Still, some situations could result in your removal. You also don't have all of the same rights and privileges as a...
No one wants to get arrested. However, immigrants have more risk than the average person from criminal charges. Not only do they have to worry about jail time, fines and other criminal penalties, but they also have to worry about whether they can stay in the United...
My story with American Immigration Law did not start when I started practicing law in 2016. It did not start when I translated for an Iraqi client applying for asylum in the Immigration Clinic at Wayne State. It did not start in the winter of 2014 when I was sitting...