Asylum and the EAD card

The US District Court of Maryland in Casa de Maryland v. Wolf issued a preliminary injunction, halting new immigration rules that affect asylum seekers.  The court’s decision helps thousands of asylum seekers obtain EAD work authorization while awaiting a decision on their asylum applications.

Child Seeking Help
This sort of Q & A exchange is unusual because the child instigates the contact.

The Violence Against Women Act is a body of law that gives relief to victims of domestic violence.  Domestic violence can include either physical or emotional abuse.  Emotional abuse alone is more difficult to prove because you must show extreme cruelty.

Most states allow a foreign fiance to marry in the US even if they entered illegally.  No matter your country of citizenship, all people are normally able to marry in the state in which he or she resides, regardless of immigration status.

The 2nd Circuit Limited Its Ruling to NY, CT, and VT The Public Charge rule has created quite the stir among immigrants.  For those foreigners trying to adjust status in the US and obtain a green card, they must be screened for public charge issues.  Traditionally, this means that the foreigner must not be a […]