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The U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act (I.N.A.) specifies different offenses that are deportable for immigration, and they include criminal convictions such as aggravated felonies, crimes of moral turpitude, drug offenses, firearms crimes, and domestic violence. In addition, deportation is possible if a person is here unlawfully and also for fraud, e.g., a green card marriage. […]

In 2020, a U.S. Human Trafficking hotline received more than 10,000 reports of human trafficking in the United States. Many of the victims of those reports fear that if they turn in their abusers, they will be deported. Fortunately, those victims may be eligible to obtain residency in the U.S. with a T Visa, via […]

While it is not absolutely necessary to hire a lawyer to obtain a green card, for most applicants it is advisable. Having an immigration lawyer on your side reduces the chances of making a mistake during what is often a complicated application procedure. That means the odds of your receiving permanent resident status increase when […]

Immigrants who are victims of sex or labor trafficking may be eligible to apply for a T Visa. If their application is approved, they will be able to remain in the United States pending the resolution of the trafficking investigation. T visa recipients are eligible to receive public benefits such as SSI and food stamps, […]