Does Prima Facie Give You Legal Status?
TL;DR: A prima facie determination in a VAWA case means USCIS reviewed your initial evidence and found it credible [...]
What To Do In The First 24 Hours After ICE Arrest
TL;DR: The first 24 hours after an ICE arrest are critical. Family members should gather the detainee's full legal [...]
ICE Hold, Detainer, Or Deportation Order?
TL;DR: An ICE hold (detainer) is a request from Immigration and Customs Enforcement asking a jail to keep someone [...]
Bars After Deportation: When Can You Return?
TL;DR: After deportation, U.S. immigration law imposes a reentry bar of 5, 10, or 20 years depending on how [...]
Can You Apply For Asylum Again After A Denial?
TL;DR: A previous asylum denial does not always close every door. Depending on how and where the case was [...]
What Evidence Helps A Mandamus Case?
TL;DR: A writ of mandamus asks a federal court to order USCIS, the State Department, or another agency to [...]
