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How Can Evidence Impact the Outcome of a Criminal Defense Case? In every criminal case, the defendant is innocent until proven guilty. The burden lies upon the prosecution to prove beyond any doubt that the defendant committed the crime in question. To mount a successful defense, the defendant's legal team must introduce doubt into the…

What is Family Reunification? The United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights states, "The family is the natural and fundamental group unit of society and is entitled to protection by society and the State." Family reunification-focused immigration policies uphold this right by providing a pathway for family members living in different countries to reunite as…

What Issues Should You Consider if You Are a Skilled Worker Thinking About Migrating to the US? America provides many great employment opportunities for skilled workers willing to move from a foreign country to accept a job with a US business. Skilled labor migration is beneficial to workers, businesses, and the US economy. The influx…

Know Your Rights and Obligations When It Comes to Breathalyzer Tests Seeing flashing lights behind you can instantly up your heart rate, and if you’ve had a drink or two, you may be wondering if you’ll be asked to take a Breathalyzer. If the officer smells alcohol or believes you to be impaired, they may…

President Joe Biden sent a sweeping immigration bill – known as the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 – to Congress on his first day of office. The legislation includes a pathway to citizenship for millions of undocumented immigrants. Under Biden’s plan, immigrants living in the United States without legal status as of January 1, 2021, would be given temporary legal status for five years until they…

President Biden promised to fight for immigration reform, and he is not wasting any time. On February 18, 2021, Democratic lawmakers formally introduced the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 in the House and Senate. The act provides a path to citizenship for 11 million undocumented immigrants and aims to “restore common sense, compassion and competence…

What is the I-944 Form? The Form I-944, or Declaration of Self-Sufficiency is required for those who are applying for permanent residence while currently in the United States or those applying for an adjustment of status. The Trump administration has made it a priority to reduce immigration, a campaign promise he has honored through numerous strategies. One approach is…

Many of us begin the new year with resolutions and hope for a better future. However, if you do not have an estate plan in place, the future might not be so bright for those you care for. Even if you are young or particularly healthy, an estate plan can provide a sense of security…

When a noncitizen is found guilty of an offense, their status and future in the country are immediately put into jeopardy in addition to any criminal penalties. This intersection between criminal law and immigration law is called “crimmigration” or "crimmigration law" a legal concept that has grown more prominent in recent years. Understanding How Criminal Defense and Immigration Law…