In unfortunate cases, some immigrants may find their children in juvenile delinquency proceedings. Understandably, some may get confused about whether the same immigration rules applied to adults also apply to minors in this scenario. Relation of juvenile delinquency...
Seeing the police coming up behind you while driving can be nerve-wracking. If you are stopped for a minor traffic violation, paying a fine or appearing in court should be enough. However, if you are not a U.S. citizen, you may be worried about how it can impact your...
Interacting with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents is stressful for just about anyone, but especially nonimmigrant visa holders, legal permanent residents and people with no valid status. Though ICE agents do have a lot of power, do not let fear...
Immigrants living in the United States often have more reason to worry than other parents when it comes to separation from their children. Unlike other parents, many immigrants must be mindful of circumstances back home or possible deportation. Naming a legal guardian...
Working toward U.S. citizenship is a process that requires time, patience and attention to detail. Oversights during your stay could result in deportation which could significantly set you back. Knowing some of the common reasons officials might request your departure...
Deportation can happen to many different immigrants for a variety of reasons. Because of the omnipresence of this threat, many immigrants feel like they can never truly relax. On top of that, deportation does have many known negative impacts. Just what are they? The...
Immigrants who are in Pennsylvania and the United States often live in fear of deportation if they do something wrong or do not manage their paperwork right. Because immigration is such a complex topic, it is even harder for those who may not speak English as a native...
If you have ever ingested an illegal substance, such as cocaine, heroin or marijuana, you certainly are not alone. In fact, according to a recent study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, nearly 60 million Americans used marijuana or...
Deportation from the United States happens when the government orders you to leave the country. You may have to wait up to 20 years before trying to return to the United States, depending on the reason for deportation. If you or your loved ones fear a deportation...
If you are originally from somewhere outside the U.S., you may find the country's laws to be confusing. You also may find it difficult to understand some technical documents you receive from the federal government. Still, because it may affect your future, the...