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Things to Know About Immigration Arrests and Raids
Since the beginning of 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have been ramping up their efforts, meaning there have been an alarming number of arrests and raids. Although protests continue to pop up all over the country, there is no sign of these raids slowing down any time soon. For non-citizens, news of… Read More »
When Can Green Card Holders Be Deported?
Under the law in the United States, there is a lengthy list of grounds that may cause immigrants or non-citizens to face deportation from the country. The list is far more extensive than deporting people who are illegally in the country. Individuals who are green card or visa holders do have the right to… Read More »
Important Things to Know About ICE Raids
Since the beginning of the year, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has intensified their raids that target immigrants. In early June, mass protests broke out after ICE authorities conducted raids throughout the city, often while wearing face coverings and no identifying clothing. The increased ICE raids throughout the entire country have caused much apprehension… Read More »
A New Bill May Provide More Protection for Immigrants in the U.S.
Raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have increased since the beginning of 2025. These raids are meant to apprehend immigrants, who may be legally or illegally in the country, and detain them, typically with the intention of placing them in deportation proceedings. The very purpose of ICE raids is what makes them so… Read More »
Benefits of Naturalization
Lawful permanent residents (LPRs) in the United States often have the opportunity to become a citizen after they have had their green card for a certain period of time and they meet other eligibility requirements. Not all green card holders apply for citizenship, though. Instead, they choose to keep their LPR status indefinitely, or… Read More »
Five Tips When Preparing for Your Immigration Interview
Interviews are an important part of the United States immigration system. These interviews are usually required for most green card and naturalization applications, as well as for many non-immigrant visas. Immigration interviews can be very intimidating, and preparing for one can seem overwhelming. After all, there is a lot on the line and the… Read More »
Three Important Things to Know About K-3 Spousal Visas
There are many different types of visas that can help family members in foreign countries reunite with their loved ones in the United States. A family preference visa can help immediate relatives of lawful permanent residents to enter the country. Citizens and lawful permanent residents in the U.S. who are engaged to someone in… Read More »
Are Permanent Residents Allowed to Travel?
Lawful permanent residents (LPRs), commonly referred to as green card holders, are often worried about their rights with changing immigration laws and presidential administrations. Regardless of who is in office, though, one thing always remains true. People who are not American citizens can be denied into the United States, including visa and green card… Read More »
Increase in Number of Individuals in Hamilton County, TN Arrested and Transferred to ICE
Since the start of 2025, Hamilton County, TN, has seen a significant increase in the number of undocumented individuals who have been arrested by local authorities and turned over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The majority of the individuals who were arrested are from Guatemala, Mexico, and Honduras. The rise in arrests… Read More »
What Is An ICE Hold?
Breaking the law comes with consequences for anyone, which can include time spent in detention. For example, if you are arrested for allegedly assaulting another person, you may be processed and taken to the local jail, which the sheriff’s department usually manages. The above is certainly true for individuals with legal status in the… Read More »