Many people feel nervous when they receive a notice for a USCIS interview. Some imagine standing before a judge in a courtroom or being questioned as they see on television. However, a USCIS interview is not a court hearing. No judge is deciding your case that day. Instead, you will meet with a USCIS officer […]
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For many immigrants, deciding to hire an attorney or immigration service is one of the most important decisions they will ever make. You trust that the person handling your case is protecting your future, your family, and your opportunity to remain in the United States. Unfortunately, many individuals who sought help through Alexandria Lozano and
The last week has been an interesting one for immigration attorneys practicing before the Atlanta USCIS Field Office. Last Friday, attorneys began posting on our listserv that ICE agents were at the field office and that people attending interviews were being arrested. At first, the reports caused real concern. Some messages suggested that individuals whose
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In recent months, many immigrants have been shocked to receive notices from the government demanding thousands, or even hundreds of thousands, of dollars in civil penalties. Some reports have even involved fines approaching $1.8 million. If you receive one of these notices, it is important to know two things: do not panic, and do not
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If you’ve ever opened TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube and immediately seen dozens of videos claiming that immigration laws have changed overnight, you’re not alone. One person says green cards are being canceled. Another says everyone should stop traveling. Someone else claims a new policy affects every immigrant in the United States. Before long, it
Meeting with an immigration attorney for the first time can feel overwhelming. Many people come into consultations nervous, stressed, or unsure of what information matters most. Sometimes, valuable consultation time gets spent searching through bags of paperwork, scrolling through phones for dates, or trying to remember important details on the spot. Being prepared can help
USCIS recently issued a new policy memorandum emphasizing that Adjustment of Status (AOS) is a discretionary benefit — not an automatic entitlement. The memo repeatedly describes AOS as an “extraordinary” process because it allows someone to obtain permanent residence from inside the United States instead of through the normal immigrant visa process abroad through a
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When someone is in immigration detention or facing deportation, things can move fast. Officers may hand them papers. They may feel scared, exhausted, or pressured. They may be told, “Just sign this, and you can leave sooner,” or “You can come back legally later.” But signing immigration paperwork can have serious, long-term consequences. That is
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One of the most confusing things about immigration law is this: A person can have a deportation order—and still live in the United States for years. They may have a work permit. They may pay taxes. They may check in with ICE regularly. They may have children, jobs, homes, and deep roots in their community.
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Over the past year, there has been a lot of confusion and concern about birthright citizenship in the United States. Many families are asking: Is it still safe? Has the law changed? What does this mean for my children? Here’s a clear and honest update based on where things stand right now. Birthright citizenship is
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