As an immigrant to the United States who does not yet have permanent citizenship status, you might feel that your ability to stay in the country is on thin ice. The reality is that there are only a few specific reasons that you might face deportation or removal as a...
Immigration Law
2 Myths about immigration regulations
Lately, the amount of myths surrounding immigration, immigrants and removal swirling through the news is overwhelming. Unfortunately, that can make it difficult to decipher what is fact and false. So if you or a family member are dealing with immigration, you need the...
5 immigration waivers that help you overcome inadmissibility
A judge or other law enforcement official may claim that your family member is "inadmissible" to the U.S. because of unlawful presence, carrying a communicable disease, or criminal activity such as prostitution or smuggling. Even so, it is possible to obtain a...
Petitioning for a green card on behalf of a family member
A permanent resident card, also known as a green card, is an official document that identifies an immigrant as someone who can legally live and work in the United States. If you are a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident yourself, you can petition for a family member...
Will I lose my immigration status if I am convicted of a felony?
If you are an immigrant facing criminal charges in Colorado, you are probably concerned about losing your immigration status. To understand the potential threat a conviction has against your immigration plans, it is helpful to classify the crime. What types of crimes...
What if the USCIS rejects my permanent residency?
Applying for permanent residency is not always a perfect process. According to the American Immigration Council, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) awards 675,000 visas every year. However, these allowances cover a broad range of categories for...
What are my options if a loved one is facing deportation?
Many immigrants live in fear of deportation. This fear is not only a reality for the individual but for his or her loved ones as well. If your loved one is currently facing the threat of deportation, there are things you need to know about the potential next steps...
Deportable crimes involving moral turpitude
A U.S. resident with legal immigration status who commits a crime may face the possibility of deportation. Deportable crimes in Colorado include drug offenses, aggravated felonies, weapons crimes, domestic violence and crimes involving moral turpitude. Examples of...
The dangers of falsely claiming to be a U.S. citizen
Citizens of the U.S. have some rights and responsibilities that non-citizens do not. For example, U.S. citizens may vote in elections, run for public office and hold certain federal jobs. For legal permanent residents, visa holders and those without lawful immigration...