Blog Posts in January, 2017

What is a "Criminal Alien?"

The term “criminal alien” has entered the mainstream conversation, particularly in the immigration community, due to the Presidential campaign and subsequent election of Donald Trump. The President-Elect used the term frequently in his campaign, which made a crackdown and stricter enforcement of existing immigration laws one of its cornerstones. This has led to many questions regarding what the ...

What Are Some Examples of Serious Crimes Committed by Illegal Aliens?

Committing a serious crime is one way to significantly increase your chances of being deported from the United States if you are here illegally. If you are convicted of a serious crime, Immigration and Customs Enforcement will likely take their time to consider whether or not to deport you. While immigration law is complex and you may not necessarily be deported, you will likely serve a major ...