By this point, we all expect that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump will make extreme and often divisive statements regarding immigrants and non-citizens both in and outside the United States. Previously, Trump has called for a giant wall to be built along the southern U.S. border to help keep out immigrants from Mexico – a… Continue reading Trump Seeking Immigration Reform
Month: July 2016
How the U.S. Can Limit Immigration Imprisonment
Every year more than half a million immigrants are confined in the United States. According to crimmigation.com 400,000 people are kept behind barbed wire for allegedly violating a civil provision of immigration law. Another 100,000 are imprisoned while awaiting trail for an immigration crime, usually unauthorized entry or reentry. This is an overwhelming amount of… Continue reading How the U.S. Can Limit Immigration Imprisonment
Can Prior Arrests have an Impact on a Green Card Application?
Many foreign nationals who are seeking permanent resident status, commonly referred to as a “green card,” have had legal problems in their past and are justifiably concerned about whether their record will affect the outcome of their application. Fortunately, in many instances, people are able to get a green card in spite of a criminal… Continue reading Can Prior Arrests have an Impact on a Green Card Application?