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Will a DUI affect my immigration status?
by banukumar.s@thomsonreuters.com | Jul 17, 2020 | Firm News
When you are an immigrant to the United States, you likely want to keep your visa or Green Card and hopefully move toward becoming a naturalized citizen. Yet if you end up with a criminal conviction, even a DUI, you could hinder your ability to become a citizen and...
A big win for DACA hopefuls
by banukumar.s@thomsonreuters.com | Jul 14, 2020 | Deportation Defense
In November of 2017, President Donald Trump announced that he was terminating the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Since then, hundreds of thousands of unauthorized immigrants have been waiting for the United States Supreme Court to determine...
Understanding the deportation process
by banukumar.s@thomsonreuters.com | May 21, 2020 | Deportation Defense, Firm News, Immigration Detention
Knowing how the deportation process in the United States works can be truly make a difference in the life of anyone who is facing a deportation charge. Surely when one is dealing with a situation like this, times can be scary and very uncertain. It is important for...
Growing number of Latino immigrants are college-educated
by banukumar.s@thomsonreuters.com | Apr 28, 2020 | Immigration Process
An interesting new report by the Pew Research Center shows that the education level of recent Latino immigrants to the U.S. is rising, particularly in states like Florida. The percentage of recent immigrants from Mexico, Central America, South America and the...
This waiver could save your immigration admissibility status
by banukumar.s@thomsonreuters.com | Apr 15, 2020 | Immigration Process
Immigrating to America is a dream for many, especially those who have family already living in the country. Joining your loved ones may be at the top of your wish list. However, it’s no secret that immigration procedures can be long and complicated. If you’ve ever...
How can an international student stay in the U.S. after graduation?
by banukumar.s@thomsonreuters.com | Mar 31, 2020 | Immigration Process
With the spring semester coming to an end, many students are gearing up for their college graduations. Many of them are figuring out where they’ll live and work now – including international students. International students use F-1 visas, which expire 60 days after...
Florida cities amongst the best in the US for asylum seekers
by banukumar.s@thomsonreuters.com | Feb 28, 2020 | Asylum
A study by the American Public Media Research organization has ranked the top 100 US cities for refugee resettlement. The review uses data based on the density numbers of immigrants compared to the number of residents. Five Florida cities made the list: Clearwater,...
5 mistakes that can put a green card at risk
by banukumar.s@thomsonreuters.com | Jan 21, 2020 | Immigration Process
While the naturalization process holds hope for many, it can be a long and difficult journey. It takes a lot to get to this point on the path to citizenship, and few would want to jeopardize their permanent residence status once they reach that stage. The top causes...
USCIS fee changes target immigrants’ wallets
by banukumar.s@thomsonreuters.com | Dec 13, 2019 | Immigration Process
Fees have been a part of the immigration process for quite a long time. While these costs are inconvenient, they were usually reasonable. Recent actions by the current administration, however, suggest the government wants to squeeze more money out of immigrating...
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