On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order, instructing the Department of Homeland Security to terminate the humanitarian parole program enacted by the Biden administration. The program was put in place in 2023, to decrease mass migration at the borders by opening a legal pathway for individuals native to Cuba, Haiti, Venezuela, … Continued
On June 18, 2024, the Biden administration announced a new immigration program offering lawful permanent resident status (green cards) to certain undocumented immigrants. The goal of the program is to promote family unity in the immigration process. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is currently establishing a process to consider, on a case-by-case basis, requests … Continued
Eric Welsh was recently quoted in The Dallas Morning News article “For a Denton couple, a new program for undocumented spouses could offer a clearer future,” examining the Biden administration’s proposed parole-in-place program. The policy, which was announced last month, could allow undocumented spouses who have resided in the U.S. for 10+ years and who … Continued
Reeves Immigration Law Group Managing Partner Devin Connolly’s article “Justices’ Removal Ruling Presents Hurdles, But Offers Clarity” was recently published in Law360 as part of their “Expert Analysis” series. In this article, Attorney Connolly brings his decades of immigration law experience to bear as he reviews the key facts of the Supreme Court Case of … Continued
Eric Welsh recently appeared on a TV segment for Spectrum News’ “Capital Tonight,” examining the legal battle between Texas and the federal government over a razor fence installed by the state along the U.S.-Mexico border. The segment, “Circuit court hearing arguments in Texas razor wire case,” discusses the ongoing hearing of the Fifth U.S. Circuit … Continued
The New York Times recently reported that the Biden Administration is extending the Affordable Care Act to people in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA) starting in November 2024. What is the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program? DACA was created to protect children who were brought to the United States illegally and … Continued
When applying for permanent resident status (green card) through adjustment of status or through an application for an immigrant visa, you might be wondering how deep the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or the Department of State dive into your life to investigate your history and assess your eligibility. Not shockingly, in our technology-driven world, … Continued
The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in the State Department v. Muñoz case which could have significant ramifications for future immigration cases. In 2010, Luis Ernesto Asencio-Cordero, a Salvadoran who immigrated in 2005, wed civil rights lawyer Sandra Muñoz. The pair resided in Los Angeles and began the consular process in 2013. … Continued
On April 11, 2024, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a bill into law that can legalize the arrest of some undocumented migrants. Under the legislation, undocumented migrants who were deported, have an outstanding deportation order or were previously denied entry to the U.S., can be arrested by state law enforcement. Arrested migrants would have the … Continued
The short answer to whether or not you can get deported for a misdemeanor is yes. Residing in the U.S. as an immigrant entails an obligation to comply with certain laws and regulations. Regardless of your immigration status, whether you are a non-citizen green card holder, naturalized U.S. citizen, or non-immigrant visa holder, violating laws … Continued