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Know Your Rights: What is Mandatory Detention?

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Katz Law Office, Ltd.

When non-citizens enter the United States, sometimes the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) will detain non-citizens for various reasons. Upon detention, one of the first factors that ICE officials will determine is whether a noncitizen has the right to … Continue reading →

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The Waiting Game: Appealing An Order of Removal

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Katz Law Office, Ltd.

Going through immigration court proceedings is very difficult, and for most, profoundly frightening. If a judge refuses to grant cancellation of removal, all the work and preparation may end in tears. However, there is a way to appeal a removal order, … Continue reading →

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Improper Deportation of Immigrants through Voluntary Returns

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Katz Law Office, Ltd.

As defined by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, deportation is the “formal removal of an alien from the United States when the alien has been found removable for violating the immigration laws.” An immigration judge orders deportation, but does … Continue reading →

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Fact or Fiction? Number of Undocumented Immigrants is on the Rise

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Katz Law Office, Ltd.

The number of undocumented immigrants in the United States in the past few years has stayed, in defiance of all odds, nearly at the same level. Since 2010, the number has remained around 11.2 million people, according to Pew Research. … Continue reading →

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Voluntary Departure: The Last Alternative

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Katz Law Office, Ltd.

When applying for asylum or another type of immigrant visa, unfortunately, the majority of applicants are denied. Even if you are denied, though, there are things you can do to make your situation better. Taking voluntary departure before you are … Continue reading →

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U.S. Department of State Updates Visa Bulletin for September 2014

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Katz Law Office, Ltd.

On August 12, 2014, the U.S. Department of State (“DOS”) posted its Visa Bulletin for September 2014. The DOS Visa Bulletin is a publication that provides information regarding the availability of immigrant visas under certain classifications. An immigrant visa is … Continue reading →

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