You might relate to many other Texas immigrants who say they often feel worried or afraid that a U.S. immigration officer is going to come to their house or workplace to arrest them and place them in detention. Thousands of immigrants are currently detained, many of...
News And Thoughts On Immigration Law in South Texas
Factors to keep in mind when your plan includes US employment
You may be one of many potential immigrants whose ultimate goals include one day legally residing and working in Texas or another state. Perhaps you've heard numerous stories about others whose entries into the United States did not include proper paperwork, and you...
Are you confused about certain customs in the U.S.?
When you first arrived in Texas as an immigrant, you may have been excited as well as fearful. It's never easy adapting to a new lifestyle, and if you have a language barrier, it definitely adds to the challenge. You hopefully have friends and family nearby,...
Preparing for a Stokes interview? Read this first
If you are an immigrant married to a U.S. citizen and the U.S. government calls the validity of your marriage into question, you may have your work cut out to convince immigration officials otherwise. Emigrating may not have been your plan originally, but love has no...
Asylum facts you may need to know
One of the first things you should know about asylum is that not every person seeking it is eligible. The purpose of asylum is to protect those who are fleeing imminent danger or persecution in their countries of origin. You can request asylum at a border or entry...
Are you an undocumented immigrant who was a victim of crime?
Coming to the United States to build a new life in Texas may have been one of the most challenging events in your life. Depending on the circumstances surrounding your arrival, legal worries may have tempered your situation as well. If you are one of many whose...
Will one of these options help you avoid deportation?
Many immigrants come to Texas in search of better lives, only to wind up living in fear that the least little infraction (such as a traffic ticket) is going to get them deported. Whether you've been here for several decades or only just arrived, you probably know what...
Make sure you get the green light at your green card interview
When you arrived in Texas to prepare for your wedding, you were likely a bundle of nerves. Although you were probably excited that your dreams were coming true, you may also have had reservations regarding all the challenges that lied ahead, such as adapting to life...