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A History of Deportations and What You Need to Know About Immigration Laws Today
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

The Future of Deportation Defense: What To Expect From the Biden Administration
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 History of Family Immigration and Reunification in America
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

Understanding Asylum & Refugee Laws in the United States: What You Need to Know
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

Preparing for the Citizenship Process and Civics Test
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

Work Permits: Now and Then
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