In the digital age, there are not many essential documents left. But even as technology advances, there is one document that all travelers must carry and care for to avoid hiccups on their journeys. For citizens traveling abroad or flying into the country, the U.S. passport is the way to ensure they are not met …
The number of detained unaccompanied migrant children is breaking records in 2021. This is just one of many challenges that the southern border is facing. Under the Biden Administration, the president has promised to bring about change but humanitarians and activists are calling this an immigration crisis considering how there has been a surge of …
Humanitarian Concerns Surrounding Immigration Policy and Law Read More »
Debates over immigration policy have been happening since the colonies gained independence from Great Britain. Circumstances and population have greatly changed since then, but the conversation surrounding immigration often dominates political debate. Because of this, there are always reforms proposed or policy changes in motion when it comes to immigration law, restrictions, standards, etc. With …
Less than a hundred years ago, life expectancy was at about 58 years old. We are blessed to live in a country where people’s life expectancy is a lot higher than that today. In 2020, the CDC reported that the average American lives to about 78 years old. That’s an entire two decades more of …
Thinking About Drafting a Will? Here’s What You Need to Know Read More »
Immigration law can be pretty complicated. It has evolved over the years to be one of the most misunderstood areas of law that cause plenty of confusion to those that are most directly impacted by them. Policies that passed many decades ago would likely be struck down today, as the debate around immigration has also …
A History of Deportations and What You Need to Know About Immigration Laws Today Read More »
The Trump administration brought in a sweeping reform to most of the United States’ immigration policy. Many of those changes occurred so fast that it was hard to keep up with what was actually going on. It was tough to know if public statements were legitimate or feigned to spur political unrest. As Trump heads …
The Future of Deportation Defense: What To Expect From the Biden Administration Read More »
The United States is now a country of about 330,000 million people. Yet, one good look at a map that shows all of the 3.797 square miles of the country and its population will show you that there are millions of square miles still uninhabited. Potentially, this means that the country has plenty of room …
The History of Family Immigration and Reunification in America Read More »
For generations, seeking refuge in the United States from persecution, violence, and war has been part of America’s policy towards fleeing persons from across the globe. Global conflicts, natural disasters, and harsh conditions have, throughout history, prompted the migration of peoples from one place to another. Applying for asylum and refugee status can be an …
Understanding Asylum & Refugee Laws in the United States: What You Need to Know Read More »
The process of becoming a citizen can be a long road for many people. Obtaining citizenship is a great accomplishment and can change a person’s life forever. Depending on your particular situation, the time that it takes you to become a citizen might vary. It might depend on whether you were a resident first and …
Preparing for the Citizenship Process and Civics Test Read More »
If you know your U.S. history like the back of your hand, then it’s likely that you are familiar with The Bracero Program. The Bracero Program took effect in the states of California, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Oregon, where labor was needed the most. This was an especially controversial time in history, where people …
Ms. Winterberg’s law school experience began after joining the Law School Preparation Institute while being a student at the University of Texas at El Paso. She then attended law school at Washburn Univesity School of Law before formally beginning her career.
Leveraging a unique cultural background and approach to law, Ms. Winterberg uses her expertise in immigration law to bring people together. She has extensive work in all areas of immigration law and has helped countless people win cases and thrive. Immigration-related cases often involve the most vulnerable in the community, and our firm is driven by our ability to protect our clients and their families with each and every case.
