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Can Undocumented Immigrants Fly Within the U.S.?

Can an undocumented immigrant fly within the U.S. in 2025? Yes, they can, but that does not mean the process isn’t fraught with potential pitfalls and some danger. In general, domestic travel involves requests for official identification and contact with agents of the federal government. This means that air travel presents opportunities for an undocumented immigrant to be apprehended...

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How Long Does It Take to Get a Green Card After Marriage?

You may be wondering, How long do you have to be married to get a green card? As long as you are in a genuine, legal marriage, there is no length requirement. Marrying a U.S. citizen is one of the fastest ways to get a green card. The total wait time for a marriage-based green card averages about 9.3...

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What to Expect at Your Master Hearing in Immigration Court

When the US government concludes you are in the country without authorization or violated the terms of your status, it may place you in removal or deportation proceedings. These proceedings are how the government determines whether non-US citizens have the legal right to come to or stay in the US. A Master Hearing is the first step in the Immigration Court...

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How Long Does It Take to Get a Green Card After Asylum Approval?

Asylum is one of the most important ways for individuals fleeing danger to find a safe new home. Asylees—individuals who have been granted asylum protection—must wait at least one year after being granted asylum before applying for a green card—lawful permanent resident status. Once that year passes, how long it takes to get a green card after asylum approval...

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What Rights Do Undocumented Immigrants Have in the US?

Do illegal immigrants have constitutional rights? Does the Constitution apply to illegal immigrants? Do illegal immigrants have rights? What rights do illegal immigrants have? While we object to calling undocumented individuals “illegal immigrants,” we understand that many people wonder, What rights do immigrants have in the United States? While undocumented individuals do not have the same rights as U.S....

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12 Questions to Ask Immigration Lawyer

Hiring an immigration lawyer is often necessary when navigating U.S. immigration law, which can involve complicated paperwork, strict deadlines, and issues that require an understanding of the law to resolve. Once you find a candidate, you may wonder what questions to ask an immigration lawyer when you first meet them. Asking the right immigration lawyer questions during an initial...

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How Can Undocumented Immigrants Get a Green Card?

For many noncitizens, obtaining a green card represents stability and security in the U.S. Can undocumented immigrants get a green card? Yes, but qualifying without first leaving the U.S. is often challenging. At EMP Law, we understand the challenges undocumented immigrants face. Our team is dedicated to helping individuals navigate the U.S. immigration system. If you or a loved...

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5 Most Common Reasons for Deportation in the United States

Deportation—referred to as “removal” in U.S. law—is the legal process of removing a non-citizen from the country for violating immigration laws. What is the most common reason for deportation? The most common reason is criminal activity. Other common reasons include being unlawfully present in the U.S., committing fraud, violating the terms or conditions of a visa, and failing to...

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Form I-751 Processing Time to Remove Residency Conditions

Usually, non-citizens working to obtain U.S. immigration benefits quickly become familiar with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and its routine and extensive processing delays. USCIS’s Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, has fallen victim to excessive delays, resulting in the expected Form I-751 processing time taking longer than a conditional permanent resident card. If you...

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Green Card Denial: Steps to Take and How to Reapply

Learning that the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has denied your green card application can feel like a life-derailing setback. If that happens, you’ll likely wonder, If my green card is denied, can I apply again? In short, yes, you can usually reapply. However, whether you should—or even need to reapply to get your green card—depends on...

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