U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has broad authority to conduct electronic device searches at U.S. borders. This includes phones, laptops, and tablets belonging to both citizens and visitors. These searches happen at airports, seaports, land crossings, and even at…
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Every person in the United States, no matter their immigration status, is supposed to have certain constitutional rights. Do you know yours? What about if an immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) officer stops you on the street or in a public…
If ICE shows up at your workplace, it can be downright terrifying. Do you run? Do you cooperate? Maybe claim the Fifth Amendment if asked any questions? Many people are unsure about what they should do, what rights they have,…
In a previous article, “Understanding Alien Registration Requirements”, we discussed that the Alien Registration Act of 1940 requires that every foreign national, age 14 years or older who will be in the United States (U.S.) for 30 days or more,…
In a previous article, “Understanding Alien Registration Requirements”, we discussed that the Alien Registration Act of 1940 requires that every foreign national, age 14 years or older who will be in the United States (U.S.) for 30 days or more,…
What is Alien Registration? The Alien Registration Act of 1940 requires that every foreign national, age 14 years or older who will be in the United States (U.S.) for 30 days or more, must be registered and fingerprinted. Foreign nationals…
If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident planning to sponsor a relative for a green card, you must sign an Affidavit of Support, also known as Form I-864. Who Must Sign Primary Sponsor: The main sponsor must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident petitioning for the immigrant’s green card. Joint Sponsor: If the primary sponsor’s income does not meet the requirements, a…
On Dec. 13, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a final rule that permanently increases the automatic extension period for employment authorization and Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) available to certain EAD renewal applicants from up to 180 days to up…
Regardless of your immigration status, you have rights guaranteed under the Constitution of the United States. If you are undocumented and police or immigration (ICE) agents knock on your door, know that you have the following rights: - You do not have…