Legal Resources

The Department of State has implemented new guidelines that could jeopardize future asylum claims in the United States. From now on, consular officers will ask visa applicants if they fear remaining in their home country or if they have been victims of persecution. It is fundamental to understand that an affirmative answer will result in […]

Attorney Jesus Reyes explains what the House's approval of a Haiti TPS extension could mean for Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Honduras — and what to expect for immigration cases in 2026.

Government attorneys are now asking judges to remove people to third countries such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Sudan. Here is what a notice like this means and why you only have 10 days to respond.

What Would Happen if I Am Detained by ICE? An arrest by immigration agents triggers a complex legal process where the outcome is not the same for everyone, as it depends on each individual’s particular circumstances. There are specific criteria that authorities and attorneys consider to determine if a person can face their process in […]

There’s actually a legal defense called Cancellation of Removal. This can only be requested before an immigration judge once you are already in deportation proceedings. What are the requirements? To qualify for this defense, you must meet the following criteria: Physical Presence: You must have lived in the United States continuously for at least […]

Cancellation of removal — often called the "10-year rule" — is a defense available only once you are already in removal proceedings. Learn the five requirements you must meet to qualify.

Good news in immigration: the U.S. Congress is currently evaluating a proposed bill to protect Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti, which could have a broader impact. According to this initiative, not only would the Haitian community benefit, but also individuals with TPS from countries such as Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Honduras. If approved, the program […]

A federal law dating back decades just cost a Cuban immigrant in Arizona nearly $2 million. Learn how INA fines of up to $998 a day can apply to anyone with an unresolved removal order.

New Venezuela officials were named without debate in the National Assembly. Attorney Jesus Reyes explains how immigration judges could interpret this and what it means for your asylum case.

Attorney Jesus Reyes explains the limited family categories a lawful permanent resident may petition for, and why a child's marital status can determine eligibility.