Immigration has been a topic of debate for many years for a variety of reasons. While some people view it as a threat to their job security and economy, others believe it can provide a wide range of benefits. One such often-overlooked benefit is its potential to help...
Eligibility requirements for DACA renewal
There are more than 3.6 million undocumented immigrants in Mississippi and around the country who entered the United States as children and are commonly referred to as Dreamers. President Obama issued an executive order in 2012 to protect these immigrants after...
Immigration changes in early 2023
Despite attempts to pass new legislation before the November 2022 midterm elections, the 117th Congress failed to update any immigration laws. Some factors changed for immigrants in Mississippi and across the United States as the 118th Congress began its term. Failure...
Beware of felony charges if your immigration status is pending
The process of obtaining legal status in the United States is already challenging enough without a Mississippi felony on your record. But if that's the situation you're faced with, you need to find out what you need to do to move forward and what to expect. Moral...
Getting residency with prior immigration violations
If you are an undocumented immigrant in the U.S. and reside in Mississippi, your green card application process can be complicated if you have violated the law in some fashion. Nonetheless, your particular situation matters, and not all immigration violations carry...
Don’t forget about these important immigration documents
Documents naturally just get lost over time. If you can't find something required for your green card application in Mississippi, it's crucial that you get your hands on an official copy of what you need. Why do these documents tend to be hard to find? Everybody loses...
How to obtain a visa for your fiancé(e) in Mississippi
If you've found love with someone that lives in another country and wants to get married and live together in Mississippi, you'll need to get them a fiancé(e) visa. However, the process is not quite simple; there are laws and requirements you'll both need to meet. The...
Can you be deported immediately?
Deportation is the formal removal of a foreign national from the country after violating any laws. The U.S. may deport foreign nationals who violate their visa, participate in criminal acts or are a threat to public safety. People in Mississippi who are targeted will...
Natural catastrophes can affect your USCIS application
You may recently have noticed a delay in the processing of your USCIS petition or application. This delay may be due to a recent natural catastrophe or other situation that is judged to be outside the norm. These are situations that may have prevented you from leaving...
How the rights of immigrant patients are violated
Many undocumented immigrants enter the country and work for years without being detected. They are able to receive emergency medical treatments without revealing their identities. The situation becomes more difficult when they are asked to pay their medical bills...