On Behalf of Palacios Law Group Whether you are currently undocumented for any reason, are a legal resident in New York or are pursuing U.S. citizenship, a criminal charge or conviction could jeopardize your immigration. Whether or not you face deportation depends on the type of crime, whether you receive a conviction and your current...Read More
On Behalf of Palacios Law Group If you sustained injuries in a car accident, your undocumented status may have you wondering whether you should pursue compensation. However, going to the hospital and receiving medical treatment can be extremely expensive. The person who caused the crash would likely be liable for these costs under normal circumstances....Read More
On Behalf of Palacios Law Group Part of the naturalization test is an assessment of your understanding of the English language. Questions will test your knowledge of grammar, spelling and fundamental concepts of the English language. In some cases, you may not need to take the English portion of the test. Understanding the criteria for...Read More
On Behalf of Palacios Law Group If you have an immigration issue, you may have to temporarily or permanently leave the United States. If this occurs, you may wish for your child to stay in New York with a trusted friend or family member. Follow these steps to name a guardian for your child in New...Read More
On Behalf of Palacios Law Group Politics and sports do not often cross paths in the United States. However, with the growth of the National Hockey League and the rising popularity of soccer, both sports that draw on athletic talent from outside of the United States, the immigration policies of the Trump administration are coming...Read More
On Behalf of Palacios Law Group New Yorkers have probably heard about the new executive order restricting new visas. Signed Monday, until the end of 2020, the new executive order restricts H-1B, H-2B, J, and L visas. But, it is important for those in the immigration process to understand that this may not affect them....Read More
On Behalf of Palacios Law Group Immigration has seemingly always been a hot-button issue in the news and in political discourse. As a result, immigration laws and regulations are always the subject of discussions to tweak these rules that apply to a wide variety of situations for those with immigration legal needs. Staying on top...Read More
On Behalf of Palacios Law Group Court appeals may be the only avenue to stop the wrongful deportation of immigrants. But some appeals were limited until a Supreme Court decision that was issued this month expanding the review of immigration deportation orders. Federal law, the limited review provision, restricts the appellate courts’ review of board...Read More
On Behalf of Palacios Law Group Getting government benefits can be life changing for people in difficult situations. There are probably many people in New York who were only able to survive tough times because of things like Medicaid or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. These kinds of benefits are there to be used by...Read More
On Behalf of Palacios Law Group Married couples usually plan to live in the same house, but some are working to just be able to live in the same country. Under immigration law, U.S. citizens can sponsor their spouses’ legal residency. Although this process can take months, it is worth the effort, especially for those...Read More
