by Emmanuel Gonzalez, Esq.I Got Arrested: Does a Minor Crime or Ticket Ruin My Immigration Case?
If you are a non-citizen, whether you are a Green Card holder, on a work visa, or undocumented, any interaction with law enforcement can feel terrifying. You might assume a simple misdemeanor or even a traffic arrest is no big deal, but in immigration law, there are no “minor” crimes. The truth is, even a charge that a criminal lawyer considers easily dismissed can become a major...
by Emmanuel Gonzalez, Esq.En terreno inestable: el futuro de DACA en los tribunales y la búsqueda de una solución permanente
El programa de Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA) es un salvavidas para más de 500,000 jóvenes, otorgándoles protección temporal contra la deportación y la capacidad de trabajar legalmente. Sin embargo, el programa ha estado en un limbo legal durante años, y su destino depende de los fallos de un juez federal y de la voluntad incierta del Congreso. Aquí hay una...
by Emmanuel Gonzalez, Esq.On Shaky Ground: The Future of DACA in the Courts and the Search for a Permanent Fix
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is a lifeline for over 500,000 young people, granting them temporary protection from deportation and the ability to work legally. However, the program has been in legal limbo for years, with its fate resting on the rulings of one federal judge and the uncertain will of Congress. Here is a clear update on where DACA stands today and what...
by Emmanuel Gonzalez, Esq.¿Qué sucede si entraste al país con una visa K-1 y no te casas con tu prometido(a)?
Si ingresas a los Estados Unidos con una visa de prometido(a) K-1 y no te casas con tu prometido(a) dentro de los 90 días requeridos, esto es lo que puede suceder: Estatus Migratorio e Implicaciones Legales 1. Fuera de Estatus Después de 90 días, tu visa K-1 expira y te considerarán fuera de estatus a menos que te cases con tu prometido(a) y solicites el ajuste de estatus. Permanecer en los...
by Emmanuel Gonzalez, Esq.What Happens If You Came to the Country Under a K-1 Visa and You Don’t Marry Your Fiancé?
If you enter the United States on a K-1 fiancé(e) visa and do not marry your fiancé(e) within the required 90 days, several important consequences follow: Immigration Status and Legal Implications 1. Out-of-Status After 90 days, your K-1 visa expires, and you are considered out of status unless you marry your fiancé(e) and apply for adjustment of status. Remaining in the U.S. without valid...
by Emmanuel Gonzalez, Esq.What is the importance of having insurance on your business?
Having insurance for your business is essential for protecting your assets, ensuring operational stability, and mitigating financial risks. Here are the key reasons why business insurance is important: 1. Protects Against Financial Losses Insurance covers unexpected events such as property damage, lawsuits, natural disasters, or theft, which can result in significant financial losses. Without...
by Emmanuel Gonzalez, Esq.La importancia de tener un seguro para tu negocio
Contar con un seguro para tu negocio es esencial para proteger tus activos, garantizar la estabilidad operativa y mitigar riesgos financieros. Aquí te presentamos las principales razones por las que el seguro empresarial es importante: 1. Protege contra pérdidas financieras El seguro cubre eventos inesperados como daños a la propiedad, demandas legales, desastres naturales o robos, que pueden...
by Emmanuel Gonzalez, Esq.What Happens If You Had a Finding of Immigration Marriage Fraud?
A finding of immigration marriage fraud can have severe and long-lasting consequences on your ability to obtain or maintain immigration status in the United States. Here’s an overview of what happens if the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Department of State (DOS), or an immigration judge determines that a marriage was entered into solely for immigration purposes:...
by Emmanuel Gonzalez, Esq.¿Qué sucede si se encuentra que hubo fraude matrimonial en inmigración?
Un hallazgo de fraude matrimonial en inmigración puede tener graves consecuencias permanentes sobre tu capacidad para obtener o mantener un estatus migratorio en los Estados Unidos. A continuación, se detalla lo que ocurre si el Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos (USCIS), el Departamento de Estado (DOS) o un juez de inmigración determina que un matrimonio se celebró...
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