Category: Deportation
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4 Things to Know if You’re an Immigrant in the United States
Ever since Donald Trump’s inauguration and his promises of closing the border to immigrants, it is necessary to have all relevant information about your immigration status, what you can and cannot do and whether you’re at risk of being deported. That is why we’ll be sharing some essential information to consider if you are an…
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Immigration Home Raids: Do you Know What to Do?
Learn what to do during any immigration home raids. Know your rights and be prepared in case immigration agents come knocking on your door.
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Special Immigrant Juvenile Status: Can Young Undocumented Immigrants Legalize Their Status?
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status is an option for young undocumented immigrants to legalize their situation in the US. The immigration benefit is granted to those minors who have been abandoned, neglected or abused by one or both parents. Keep reading to learn more about it and find out all eligibility requirements.
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Everything You Need to Know About the 2016 Immigration Raids
2016 started with a series of random immigration raids conducted by the Department of Homeland Security. The operation targets undocumented families who have already been ordered deportation and exhausted their remedies. Keep reading to learn who is at risk of deportations and what can be done for those who still have a relief option.
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Todo lo que Necesitas Saber Sobre las Redadas de Inmigración en 2016
El 2016 comenzó con una serie de deportaciones ordenadas por las autoridades migratorias (Department of Homeland Security). La operacion busca a familias indocumentadas con órdenes de deportación que ya han agotado sus opciones de defensa. Continua leyendo para descubrir quién está en riesgo y qué puede hacerse por aquellos que aún tienen mecanismos de alivio…
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Everything You Need to Know About Obama’s Immigration Action
President Obama announced an immigration action to protect up to 5 million immigrants from deportation. However, not every illegal immigrant is eligible for the 3 year benefit. Keep reading to learn all about the controversial reform.
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International Adoption and Outrage in Russia Over Boy’s Death
Texas prosecutors announced they will not bring criminal charges against the parents in the death of Max Alan Shatto, a 3-year-old boy adopted from Russia. The parents say they found Max unconscious in their yard after the boy had gone outside to play. A medical examiner determined that the death was accidental. Russian authorities are…
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SIJ Status for Immigrant Children
SIJ is a special program designed for undocumented minors to legalize their status in the US.
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Legal Options Available if You are Facing Deportation
The New York Times reports that so far this year, more than 11,000 unaccompanied minors have been placed in deportation proceedings, nearly double last year’s numbers. But with the help of immigration lawyers, some of these children were able to avoid being deported. Eduín Rodríguez, abandoned by both parents in Honduras, rode the tops of