My name is Lisa, and I work as an immigration attorney in the state of California. I thought I knew all about immigration when I left law school, but I have learned much more as I have negotiated this complicated world as part of my job. The public in general does not understand immigration, and as a stranger in a new world the immigrant has no way of knowing how to best navigate these waters. With this blog I hope to better educate the public about immigration and to help immigrants themselves in understanding how best to be true to themselves in an unfamiliar place.
Posted on: 15 February 2016
When it is determined that you do not have a legal right to remain in the United States, you must be deported. Contrary to popular belief, not all non-citizens are involuntarily deported. You can opt to leave the country voluntarily, which could prove beneficial to you in the long run. If you have been notified you must leave the country, here is what you need to know.
What Is Voluntary Deportation?
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Posted on: 22 June 2015
The road towards naturalization is long and full of hurdles. If you've worked hard to become a naturalized citizen (or are currently working towards this goal), but are in the process of divorcing your U.S.-born spouse, you may wonder what this can mean for your citizenship status. Below are answers to three of the most troublesome questions you may have.
Question #1: If I Have a Green Card but am Not Yet Naturalized, Can I Be Deported?
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Posted on: 24 April 2015
Hiring foreigners has become a real challenge after the latest financial crisis, as the federal government tries to make sure that only U.S. citizens and permanent residents have access to American jobs. Yet, U.S. employers have been complaining about the lack of domestic workers for positions requiring qualifications that few Americans possess, such as in maths or IT. This is why these entities are turning to foreign labor. If you're a business owner and have one or more alien workers that you want to sponsor, then you must work with an attorney.
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