Blog Posts in October, 2013

A few months ago, I represented a young man in removal proceedings who was seeking asylum. Like many other young men from Central America, my client fled from his native country after the notorious ...

The immigration process in this country allows for individuals from all walks of life, and from nations around the world, the freedom to petition to legally immigrate into the Unites States or sponsor ...

With the Supreme Court striking down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) earlier this year, married same-sex couples are now able to access the thousands of federal benefits offered to married couples ...

When an individual enters the United States on a temporary visa, they are granted limited access to live and/or work in the country. Should the individual wish to remain in the U.S. without fear of ...

The Fourth (4th) Circuit Court just ruled that Maryland's 2nd Degree Assault is categorically NOT a crime of violence! (US v. Royal) A Maryland second-degree assault conviction will no longer will be ...

October 1st was the first day that the Arlington Immigration Court was shut down due to the Federal Government shutdown. That day, when I went to the Arlington Immigration Court, I discovered how ...