Immigration
Adoption
Family Law
Violence/Abuse
The Texas House passed a bill that seeks to establish a state law enforcement agency to enforce immigration laws. If the bill passes the Senate and the governor signs it, the legislation will establish the Border Protection Unit to apprehend, arrest or detain people...
Working in the United States requires you to have legal clearance. This could look different depending on your immigration status and the type of visa you have. Knowing your rights can help you advocate for fair work experience. Staying educated about immigration laws...
The normal process for filing for immigration status for families is that a lawful resident or U.S. citizen must file the petition for the family members. However, this can be an issue for abuse victims who are seeking immigrant classification. The Violence Against...
If you are a U.S. citizen married to a foreign national, it is important to understand your options if you want your spouse to live with you in the U.S. If you got married in another country and spent time living abroad but have decided to return to the states, this...
Without a green card or U.S. citizenship, you could face serious legal issues. A conviction for certain assault charges could result in deportation. The Texas Courts website reported that officials file more charges of assault with bodily injury than other assault...
Domestic violence is a massive problem. Its impact is more than physical. The emotional scars are equally noteworthy. The Violence Against Women Act exists to curb this pernicious danger. The VAWA provides more than a few protections designed to end relationship...
The loss of your spouse can be a devastating event in your life. If you are a resident of another country and your husband or wife was a U.S. citizen, you may at least find solace that the U.S. government might allow you to immigrate to the United States as a widow or...
Anyone in Texas involved in the immigration process understands its many complexities. So complex are its regulations that many may feel discouraged from initiating it. However, for families separated from loved ones living outside the U.S., the desire to reunify here...
If you have been a victim of criminal activity, such as domestic violence or sex trafficking, you may have to work with members of law enforcement. After all, to hold perpetrators responsible, officers often must obtain valuable statements and other evidence from...
Sometimes, victims of crimes do not come forward or refuse to cooperate with the authorities out of fear. This occurs particularly often in the area’s immigrant communities. Programs such as U nonimmigrant status, however, seek to safeguard those willing and able to...
