Whether you are hoping to become a U.S. citizen or have already received a green card, you must have or demonstrate “good moral character.” You can face deportation if you violate U.S. laws and removal actions may be taken if it is shown that you have been convicted of a deportable offense (i.e. a crime of moral turpitude, an aggravated felony, etc.)….
Mathias Raphael PLLC Accident & Injury Lawyers would like to congratulate you on getting married! If you are an immigrant spouse who is interested in permanently living in the United States, you must apply for a marriage-based green card. In this blog post, we will answer the most frequently asked questions about the legal process of getting a marriage green card. What…
Foreign nationals can permanently live and work in the United States if they obtain a green card. The U.S. government issues several types of green cards every year. Our comprehensive FAQs should answer important questions about the green card program. If your question is not answered below, reach out to our legal team at Mathias Raphael PLLC Accident & Injury Lawyers to…
On September 27, 2021, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a proposed rule that would preserve and fortify the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. While the proposed rule will undergo a 60-day public comment period, the agency encouraged Congress to find a permanent solution for Dreamers. What Does the Proposed Rule Mean for Current DACA Recipients? The 205-page rule would protect over 700,000…
On July 16, 2021, U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen in Texas ruled that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is unlawful, claiming that President Barack Obama overstepped his authority when he created it through executive action in 2012. While the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may continue to accept new applications, the ruling temporarily prohibits the agency from approving them. Current DACA beneficiaries—also known as “Dreamers”—may renew their protections for now. DACA protects more…
President Joe Biden signed an executive order to “preserve and fortify” the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program on January 20, 2021 – his first day of office. Introduced by President Barack in 2012, this program protects hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants who have arrived in the United States as young children from deportation and ensures they continue living and working in the country. To be eligible…
