Being detained by immigration creates a permanent record that affects your future. Learn about the consequences and find out what legal options you have to defend your case.

Are you undocumented in the U.S.? Learn about 4 legal paths to fix your status in 2025, including the family petition, U Visa, VAWA and asylum.

For your green card, USCIS now thoroughly reviews your "Good Moral Character". This blog explains in simple terms that they look not only at your criminal record, but also at your positive actions (such as helping your community and paying taxes), and guides you on how to prepare a strong case, even if you have made mistakes in the past.

USCIS changed the payment method for immigration paperwork. This blog explains in a simple way how to use the new mandatory methods - direct debit or credit card - and informs you that checks and money orders will no longer be accepted after October 28, 2025.

This is an action plan that teaches you how to prepare if you are detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). We explain, step by step, how to create an emergency card with your contacts and rights, organize a plan with your family, and strategically use your one phone call to protect yourself.

This article reports on the new rule proposed by USCIS that will require green card, citizenship and asylum applicants to disclose their social networks. It explains in simple terms why the government is asking for this information (for security), which specific forms will be affected, and offers practical advice on how immigrants can prepare for this change.

This blog explains the new mandatory $100 fee to apply for asylum in the U.S., which includes an initial and annual fee. It provides a simple, step-by-step guide on how to pay this fee on the official Immigration Court website, highlighting the importance of keeping the receipt to avoid having your case rejected.

This article explains in simple terms the key differences between Political Asylum and the Cuban Adjustment Act. It clarifies that asylum is a protection for people from any country who fear persecution, regardless of how they entered the U.S. In contrast, the Adjustment Act is a benefit exclusively for Cubans seeking residency, but requires that they have entered legally and lived in the country for at least one year.

This blog explains in simple terms the key difference between Affirmative and Defensive Asylum. It clarifies that Affirmative Asylum is when a person voluntarily requests protection from USCIS, while Defensive Asylum is used as a defense to not being deported when already in immigration court proceedings.