Ever wonder what the immigration agencies are within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security? Watch this short I-Minute video on the ABCs of DHS.

These days, traveling through airports and other ports of entry can sometimes be stressful, especially for lawful permanent residents (LPRs) who are worried about detention or questioning by immigration authorities. In times of uncertainty, it is productive to focus on the facts and rules. Learn what immigration law says about when a lawful permanent resident might be detained after travel outside of the United States. Trust reliable sources, and avoid fake news. See the att

I'd like to thank the Rev. James Chun, of https://www.hawaiiweddingminister.com/ for taking the time to write this article for our blog. Rev. James has been officiating weddings in the islands for decades, and he has the kind of calming aura that we all want for that special day. If you are considering a wedding in Hawaii, keep reading! Dreaming of saying "Aloha" to your new spouse amidst the breathtaking beauty of Hawaii? Whether you envision an intimate elopement on a secl

If you are an employer, thinking about the possibility of an I-9 audit under the new Administration, you are not alone. When an incoming president speaks in terms of "mass deportations," this usually means an increase in immigration worksite enforcement (including a combination of I-9 audits as well as operations at worksite locations). As a former ICE worksite enforcement attorney in the agency's San Francisco and Honolulu Field Offices, I received many questions from employ

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In a split decision yesterday, the Ninth Circuit ruled that, where someone in removal proceedings misses court due to being stuck in traffic, and is subsequently ordered removed in absentia , the situation can warrant reopening of the removal proceeding and require the Immigration Judge to rescind the removal order. The ruling deviates from prior precedent. Having experienced San Francisco Bay Area traffic for nearly 20 years, I thought this was a San Francisco case, but it c

One of the most stressful immigration processes is when you (or a loved one) is in immigration court. A removal proceeding (previously known as a "deportation" proceeding) is, by its nature, the end of the line for most people. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (" ICE ," the immigration enforcement arm of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security) knows about you, they want to remove you from the United States, and they are litigating before an immigration judge to get

If you are applying for an immigration benefit from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (" USCIS ") you want to know about myUSCIS, which is USCIS' online account system. It is quite easy to set up an account with myUSCIS. With a myUSCIS account, you can apply for certain immigration benefits; quickly receive USCIS Notices; and communicate with USCIS on certain matters. While it isn't a perfect system (and, is there any online system that is perfect?), it can make certa

Perhaps the most stressful of immigration cases are those where a loved one has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (" ICE "). The inevitable first question I hear is: "Can we get a bond hearing?" The person is needed back at work or at home. Unfortunately, the answer to this question is not always "yes." This is why I wanted to help update an article published by Nolo Press on ICE detention generally, and to answer the question: Can you get a bond hear