In 2025, the U.S. immigration law landscape is undergoing significant change. The Trump administration is in its second term and has made immigration a key area of emphasis. The year’s new immigration laws reflect a shift toward stricter enforcement, updated application procedures, and changing eligibility rules that affect families, workers, and humanitarian applicants alike. At EMP Law, our North...
Continue ReadingIf you get deported, can you come back? The answer depends on the specifics of your case and why you were deported. Some people must wait years before applying to reenter the country, while others cannot return unless they first obtain a very limited waiver. Understanding the rules is essential if you or a loved one is facing or...
Continue ReadingAn unexpected visit from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can be frightening. If you are wondering what to do if ICE comes to your door, the most important thing to do is stay calm and remember that you have rights under the U.S. Constitution, regardless of immigration status. Our immigration attorneys have helped individuals and families across North...
Continue ReadingCancellation of removal is immigration relief that allows certain noncitizens in the U.S. to avoid deportation and, in many cases, obtain lawful permanent resident status (a green card). When an immigration judge grants cancellation of removal, they stop removal proceedings and let you remain in the U.S. lawfully. The process is available only to those who meet strict eligibility...
Continue ReadingWithholding of removal is a form of immigration relief that stops the government from deporting a person to a country where their life or freedom faces threats because of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. If you qualify, the immigration judge must grant withholding of removal, which allows you to stay in the...
Continue ReadingIf you or someone you love has received a deportation order, you may feel overwhelmed and uncertain about what comes next. Depending on the circumstances, you may have the right to appeal the deportation order. A deportation appeal allows you to challenge the decision and potentially remain in the United States. The process is complex and time-sensitive, making it...
Continue ReadingIf you or someone you know is facing a removal (deportation) order from the United States, a motion to reopen may offer a second chance. In U.S. immigration law, a motion to reopen allows an individual to ask the immigration court to review a case they or another immigration court has already decided. Motions to reopen enable immigrants to...
Continue ReadingThe marriage-based green card interview is one of the most important steps in the marriage-based green card process. The interview focuses on confirming the legitimacy of your marriage and assessing whether your relationship meets the requirements set by U.S. immigration law. During the interview, you and your spouse will answer personal and relationship-based questions and show the interviewer supporting...
Continue ReadingComing to or remaining in the United States without government permission violates U.S. immigration law and typically results in losing your right to immigration benefits. This rule can seriously harm many noncitizens who would otherwise qualify for lawful permanent resident (LPR) status. If you fall into this category, you may be able to convince United States Citizenship and Immigration...
Continue ReadingElliot Morgan Parsonage PLLC (EMP) is pleased to announce that ICE has released another of our DACA clients from custody at Stewart Detention Center. Working with several agencies, EMP attorney Joseph Lambert successfully assisted this young person in returning home to family, getting criminal charges dismissed and ICE to agree to his release without need for a bond hearing. ...
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