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Deportation can mean the end of the road for visa or green card holders living in Mississippi. Once deported, the immigrant could be forever banished from the U.S. Certain violent crimes, such as murder, trigger an automatic deportation order once the person is...
It's understandable to feel confused about the differences between theft, burglary and robbery because many people use the terms interchangeably. However, they do have legal distinctions. For a person facing charges for one of these crimes in Mississippi, it's good to...
Adjusting your legal residency status when coming to the United States or seeking to remain in the country can seem very intimidating. A lot of things are taken into consideration when adjusting legal residency status as a deportation defense. Factors like standard of...
Police officers in Mississippi may stop drivers whom they suspect of being impaired by drugs or alcohol. However, officers must follow certain laws and have a justifiable reason to stop a driver. While an officer doesn't need evidence of a crime, they still need...
The United States Supreme Court ruled unanimously in May 2021 that immigrants who have been deported from the country due to charges that are no longer valid cannot use such a situation as a defense to charges of illegal entry. People who have re-entered the country...
The vast majority of criminal cases are resolved before they ever head to trial. In many instances, this means that the accused individual accepts a plea deal. By doing so, the state is able to clear cases and avoid clogging up the court system as much as possible,...
Immigrants in Mississippi can become U.S. citizens through the process of naturalization by meeting several conditions. One of those requirements is showing proof of good moral character for the time you have been inhabiting the country. Take a look at the factors...
Foreign nationals may be able to find safety from religious, racial, social or political persecution within the United States by gaining asylum. If you wish to become a legal permanent resident in Mississippi or another state, learn more about the types of asylum to...
If you want to become a U.S. citizen in Mississippi through the naturalization process, you will be dealing mostly with the USCIS. Review the entire process before you submit an application to understand what to expect. You will have a greater chance of success when...
A 1996 law bars reentry of anyone who was in this country without legal immigration for over six months from three to 10 years. This immigration law, however, is particularly severe because it applies to undocumented immigrants who must leave this country and apply...
