The information in this blog is general, and is not a substitute for consulting with a lawyer concerning the facts and circumstances of your or a loved one’s case. Jurisdictions are not always consistent in the manner in which cases are processed and handled, and laws and procedures often change…
This blog is not intended to be a substitute for legal representation. It does not create an attorney client relationship. The advice given in this blog is general in nature, and may (or may not) apply to your own particular situation. Immigration law is always changing, and the information…
On January 24, 2018 Attorney Sufen Hilf was a featured guest for a discussion entitled “The Rundown: Immigration (all sides) on the Ross Kaminsky Show. The popular weekday morning drive time show explores hot topic issues from all different facets. Ross Kaminsky touts himself as an objectivist/libertarian who “cannot be…
A gun conviction can carry extremely severe immigration consequences for persons that are not United States citizens. INA section 237(a)(2)(C) makes convictions under federal, state, and local laws for firearms offenses deportable. The list of offenses that fall under this provision is very broad. Even very minor firearm convictions,…
If you are accused of a crime and are not a citizen of the United States a criminal conviction can have negative immigration repercussions. What type of immigration impact can be influenced by a number of factors. The following is a partial list of items that may play a role…
The information in this blog is not a substitute for seeking the legal opinion and/or legal representation of an experienced immigration lawyer who is fully aware of lawful permanent resident’s background and personal circumstances. Immigration law is prone to frequent changes in the law that can affect the validity of…
Sometimes there is a need to hire a lawyer for purposes of a jail visit or a prison visit. Reasons to hire a lawyer for a jail visit include the following: Family and friends are concerned because they are unable to obtain information. Someone incarcerated is often isolated, without the…
For any immigration related issue your best bet is to hire an experienced immigration lawyer. The information in this blog is subject to change at any time. Reading a blog is not a substitute for seeking the services of an experienced immigration or criminal defense lawyer. Retail Fraud is considered…
Being an undocumented alien is very difficult, especially when the legal system is involved. There is a natural fear that going to court may lead to removal. Removal means possibly the following: “What is going to happen to my children?”, “How am I going to take care of my wife…
The government has a removal proceeding in the United States to remove a non-citizen, or alien, from the country. There are different forms of deportation; voluntary deportation is when an alien leaves the country of his or her own accord and at his or her own expense within a certain…