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When is a warrant not a warrant? How to protect yourself from ICE in your home.

January 22, 2025

By David Secor. As we enter the new Trump Administration, many are rightfully concerned about what to do if U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) agents appear in their communities and how to respond if...

N-400 Naturalization Application: A Step-by-Step Guide

January 16, 2025

Key Highlights This guide outlines a clear, step-by-step breakdown of the N-400 application process, covering essential aspects from eligibility criteria to the final oath ceremony. The information provided delves into key requirements, document preparation, and...

A New Era at Benach Collopy

January 13, 2025

After 13 years of leading Benach Collopy with Ava Benach, Dree Collopy is moving on to a new challenge. Beginning this month, Dree will be focusing her time and energy on teaching the next generation...

Understanding the K-1 Fiancé Visa Process: From Petition to Green Card

December 17, 2024

Key Highlights The K-1 visa lets the foreign fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen come to the U.S. to get married. The steps include filing a petition, applying for a visa, going through a consular interview,...

Understanding and Navigating USCIS Processing Times

December 13, 2024

The Common Question: 'How Long Will This Take? Easily the most frequent question we get as immigration lawyers is “how long is this going to take?” This makes sense. The lengthy processing delays by the...

Can Trump End Birthright Citizenship?

December 12, 2024

One of the signature immigration policy initiatives of the incoming Trump administration is to end birthright citizenship. This longstanding principle, which ensures that anyone born within U.S. borders is automatically a U.S. citizen, has come...

Mass Deportation Under Trump: How to Prepare for the Coming Storm

November 25, 2024

by Ava Benach Understanding Trump's Mass Deportation Plan One of Trump’s signature immigration policy ideas is “mass deportation”. The term “mass deportation” has been used a lot but there is little consensus about what it...

Decoding U.S. Asylum Policy: What You Need to Know

November 23, 2024

How does U.S. asylum policy work? U.S. asylum law allows individuals who fear persecution in their home country based on their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group to apply...

Fiancé Visa vs Marriage Green Card: What’s the Difference?

November 21, 2024

Starting a life together in the United States with a loved one often involves navigating complex immigration rules. For couples aspiring to join together in the U.S., understanding the details of a fiancé visa and...

Trump-appointed Judge Ends Biden’s Parole in Place Program for Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens

November 12, 2024

By Ava Benach On Thursday November 7, 2024, two days after the Presidential election that swept Donald Trump back into the Presidency, U.S. District Court Judge J. Campbell Barker issued an order declaring that the...

What a Second Trump Term Means for Immigration: A Dire Forecast

November 9, 2024

- By Ava Benach The American people have spoken loudly and clearly and have elected Donald Trump to return to the White House in 2025. Trump made immigration a centerpiece of his campaign, using racist,...

Types of Asylum in the United States

October 25, 2024

Seeking asylum in the United States is a significant and often daunting decision, driven by the urgent need for safety from persecution. Understanding the different types of asylum available is crucial for anyone navigating this...

What is Affirmative Asylum: A comprehensive guide

October 16, 2024

United States law provides options for people from other countries who need protection from harm in their home nations. One of these options is called affirmative asylum, which is one of the methods for obtaining...

Understanding Defensive Asylum in the United States

October 15, 2024

Defensive asylum can be a vital form of protection for individuals facing deportation proceedings in immigration court. It offers a path to safety for those at risk of deportation, giving them the chance to stay...

Asylum in the U.S.: A Comprehensive Guide

October 8, 2024

The U.S. asylum system, which includes the status of an asylee, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture, is based on international law governing the crossing of an international border by those...