The Laken Riley Act: A New Threat to Immigrant Rights and Due Process

Posted 4:46 am by LFSuser & filed under Uncategorized.

On January 29, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the Laken Riley Act into law, marking the first legislation of his second term. This law significantly expands the federal government’s authority to detain noncitizens – without bond – based solely on an arrest or accusation, not a conviction. What Is Mandatory Detention? Mandatory detention refers to… Read more »

The Wait is Over! 245(i) grandfathering petitions allow for adjustment of status

Posted 2:38 pm by LFSuser & filed under Uncategorized.

At long last the wait is over for many people who have a petition filed before the sunset date of the 245(i) April 30, 2001. The July 2022 Visa Bulletin allows the sons and daughters of lawful permanent residents and U.S. citizens to file their adjustment of status applications. For those with priority dates prior… Read more »

DACA is Back!

Posted 2:37 pm by LFSuser & filed under Uncategorized.

Thanks to a recent District Court Decision from the State of New York, USCIS has reinstated DACA in its entirety. This means USCIS must start accepting new initial DACA applications and Advance Parole (allowing DACA recipients to travel out of the United States and return) applications. If you would like to learn more please call… Read more »

President-elect Joe Biden- Brings new hope for immigrants in the United States

Posted 2:36 pm by LFSuser & filed under Uncategorized.

The past 1392 days of the Trump regime have seen over 400 changes to immigration rules and policies in the United States. This staggering figure does not include the numerous Board of Immigration Appeals decisions that have all but gutted U.S. asylum law. When Joe Biden becomes our President in January 2021 many of these… Read more »