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How does an aggravated felony affect your immigration status? Under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), being convicted of an aggravated felony can lead to mandatory deportation and make the individual ineligible for most forms of relief, including asylum, cancellation of removal, and adjustment of status. Aggravated felonies include crimes such as...

Criminal Charges and Immigration Status in the 9th Circuit & California In the Ninth Circuit (which includes California), the immigration consequences of criminal charges are governed by federal immigration law and case law, including Moncrieffe v. Holder and *Padilla v. Kentucky*. California's Penal Code is relevant when evaluating whether a...

Is It Legal to Refuse to Answer Police Questions During a Traffic Stop in California? In California, drivers pulled over by police have rights protected by both state law and the U.S. Constitution, including the right to remain silent under the Fifth Amendment. You are not legally required...

If someone is attempting to steal from you, it is important to understand your rights when it comes to defending your property with force. In California, Penal Code 197 permits the use of reasonable force to protect your property from theft. However, it's essential to note that the use of deadly force is only justified if...

If you have been injured in an accident that was not your fault, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. However, getting the compensation you deserve can be a complex and difficult process. That's where a personal injury lawyer can help. In this article, we'll discuss how a personal injury...

Driving under the influence is a severe crime that may lead to severe penalties. Still, the DUI arrest counts are only surging in different states of the USA.  As per a DUI arrest report published by the AAC, the count was 938.8 per 100k people in 2017 for South...

In 2017, more than 650,000 people were arrested for driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol that makes approximately 309.8 in every 100,000 people. As per a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration survey about 1.5 million people are arrested every year for driving under influence.  Indeed, DUIs are the most common...

If you are an immigrant in the US and happen to meet someone who is a US citizen, fall in love, and get married, you may already have your next step planned: getting a green card.  Why? Because, as an immigrant, you will have to think about your immigration...

When it comes to the immigration process, it is best to seek assistance of those who are well-versed in the field. If you try to handle it on your own, chances are you might become overwhelmed with the number steps and documents involved in the process. Of course, it is not impossible...

Q: Applied N 400 online exact 90 days before after checking the earliest accepted filling date from USCIS Calculator. : Dear all,
I have a question for you if u may plz answer me.
I have applied online n400 based on 5 years residency. But i applied exact 90 days before after checking the earliest accepting...

NEWS FLASH! PRESIDENT BIDEN SUBMITTED HIS IMMIGRATION BILL TO CONGRESS FOCUSING ON FAIRNESS AND FAMILY UNITY FOR NON CITIZENS. SEE THE FOLLOWING FACT SHEET BELOW FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 20, 2021 FACT SHEET:
President Biden Sends Immigration Bill to Congress as...

If you are a United States citizen you are able to petition for your family members. For now we will focus on the spouse petition and green card application. First, you must complete a series of forms and attach birth and marriage certificates along with documents proving that you and your spouse...