Robert F. Jacobs & Associates, PLC, Legal Blog
Do you have to talk to American police officers?
The Bill of Rights, which encompasses the first 10 amendments in the U. S. Constitution provides some very specific rights to people in this country. The Fifth Amendment provides people with a right to remain silent in order to avoid self-incrimination. If you’ve...
3 ways to get a green card as an international student
As an undergrad/graduate student, you’ve enjoyed attending college in the United States. You probably love this country so much that you want to stay longer once you’ve finished your studies. Unfortunately, international students are at F1-visa status, meaning they...
What is green card abandonment?
The U.S. green card is, without a doubt, one of the most coveted documents the world over. While becoming a U.S. citizen is usually the ultimate goal, a green card offers plenty of benefits such as the right to live and work anywhere in the United States. However, the...
American police can enter your home in 3 ways
In the United States, the police are not always allowed to enter your home. Citizens do often have the right to refuse entry to the police if they would not like to have the police conduct a search. In some cases, people will decide that they’re fine talking to the...
Will you face removal from the U.S. after losing a job?
A good job offer could be how you gain the right to legally enter the United States. Employment opportunities are one of the most straightforward means of individuals securing visas. If you have a work visa, then your legal right to live in the United States obviously...
VA helping current, former service members become citizens
Many immigrants to the U.S. join the military to serve their adopted country before they even become citizens. Many leave the military without even beginning the path to citizenship. The Biden administration is working to do something about that. The Department of...
If you have an upcoming Stokes interview, read this first
If you are seeking a green card based on your marriage to a United States citizen, you could wind up having to undergo a Stokes interview for the green card process to go further. Something about your application for a permanent visa could have called the legitimacy...
2 common non-immigrant visas
In the state of California, immigrants can acquire several different visas. Some are issued temporarily, while others are permanent. Each person should consider their situation and legal options to find the visa that best meets their needs. Learn more about these...
Assault charges can lead to deportation
A criminal conviction is one sure way of getting deported from the U.S. However, not all crimes can lead to removal proceedings against you. Only crimes of moral turpitude occurring within five years of being admitted to the country can lead to deportation. The...
Witness testimony is not infallible
If you’ve been charged with a criminal offense, this means that the police and prosecution have at least some evidence against you. Importantly, this does not automatically mean that you are guilty of any crime. Evidence comes in many forms, and eyewitness testimony...