Robert F. Jacobs & Associates, PLC, Legal Blog
Will your divorce mean you get deported?
Recently, your spouse told you that they would like to get a divorce. This may not be what you want, but you know that you can’t prevent a divorce from happening. If your spouse wants to end the marriage, they have the right to do so. However, you are concerned about...
“Knock-and-talk” visits by ICE agents ruled unconstitutional
If you’re an immigrant to this country, an unexpected visit by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents can be frightening – even if all of your documentation is current and valid. Part of that fear can be caused by not fully knowing what rights you have...
Can you bring a child to the U.S. without proof of parentage?
Whether you’re a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident with a green card, bringing one of your children to the U.S. can be a challenge. At the very least, it requires patience – and a lot of paperwork to secure a family-based visa. It’s even more of a challenge if you...
Exceptions to the green card language interview
Is the English language requirement holding you back from obtaining naturalized citizenship in the United States? That’s not uncommon. In general, anybody who wants to become a naturalized U.S. citizen has to be able to demonstrate basic proficiency in the language...
What’s a SODDI defense?
Courthouses and trials have a language all of their own. When you’ve been charged with a crime, however, you usually get a crash course in the terminology of the criminal justice system. One of the most common defenses raised in criminal trials is something that...
Reasons people immigrate to the United States
People immigrate to the United States every year, and for a variety of reasons. Every situation is unique. However, the reason that someone decides to immigrate can have a major impact on the tactics they use and the path that they follow. They may need a specific...
Cannabis, immigration and you: What to know
Moving to a new country brings with it a lot of challenges for the average immigrant, no matter what their legal status. One area that can be particularly confusing is understanding the regulations surrounding marijuana use, both for medical and recreational purposes....
What to know if you want your parents to come to the U.S.
There are many reasons to bring your parents to join you in the United States. For example, you may want to care for them in their later years. You may need them to help out with your children. You may want them to have a better life, or you may just want your family...
Getting U.S. citizenship for your foreign-born adopted child
Many Americans adopt children from other countries for a variety of reasons. Whatever your situation, if you plan to adopt a child from another country, be prepared for a lot of paperwork and plenty of rules. These can vary based on a child’s home country. A big...
Does leaving the U.S. invalidate a green card?
Getting a green card can be a long process. You may have initially come to the United States with a visa, only getting the green card after you decided that you wanted to stay indefinitely. This card now gives you permanent resident status so that you don’t have to...