Austin Immigration News & Legal Insights

Given the heightened anxiety surrounding immigration enforcement by the current administration, many immigrants and their family members...

Although some believe it may be illegal to provide foreigners with information about how they may avoid being detained or deported by immigration officials, this is in fact not illegal nor does it constitute impeding law enforcement activities, such as executing arrest warrants for foreigners. There are both criminal and civil laws that intersect when it comes to the enforcement of U.S. sovereignty and immigration laws. Anyone who may be accused of entering or being in the U

8 USC 1325(a) is a statute that provides criminal penalties for any foreigner who enters the U.S. illegally by imprisonment for up to 6...

Although there are many ways someone can apply for a work permit and get a green card, it is apparent that people appearing to be attorneys or immigration advocates on social media are telling people that they can help them get a work permit in 6 months and their green card in 2-3 years, even if they entered the U.S. illegally. Although, this could happen for some people, it is very rare, and most people who entered the U.S. illegally will not be eligible to get a work permit

Scammers are becoming a little more sophisticated by sending fake documents that look like they came from an immigration office such as ICE, USCIS, CBP and other federal agencies. Anyone asking you to deposit government fees in a bank account to pay for work permits, residency applications etc., is likely scamming you. Government fee ARE NEVER PAID BY DEPOSITING MONEY AT A BANK such as Bank of America or any other. Don't allow yourself to be lured into believing that you ca

Our office will never call, text or ask anyone to wire money. All of our payments are processed in our office or by contacting us at...

Parole in Place for Spouses and Stepchildren of U.S. Citizen was struck down in federal court, and in light of the recent elections...

Guns laws are complicated as they vary from state to state and generally involve federal laws since most if not all guns and ammunition have been involved in interstate commerce, which means the guns or ammunition have moved across state lines. For example, a Sig Sauer handgun that is manufactured in the state of New Hampshire that moves across state lines into Texas to be sold at a local Academy Sporting Goods store in Austin, Texas would have touched "interstate commerce".

Spouses and children of Cuban citizens (who are legal permanent residents or eligible to become a legal permanent resident) may also be...