Being arrested for a crime in Oregon has can have serious consequences for immigrants. Along with any criminal penalties associated with the crime, an arrest or conviction could potentially impact immigration status. The law is complex when it comes to determining the...
Getting convicted of a crime can negatively impact you for the rest of your life, whether you are a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident. However, permanent residents often have the most to lose, as a criminal conviction may lead to deportation. What types of crimes...
There has been significant debate about immigration and the laws protecting immigrants in Oregon and across the United States. Much of it hinges on personal perspectives and that can sometimes impact whether the law is followed as it should be. Law enforcement has...
Earlier in June, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was once again considered by a federal court. The judge overseeing the case is the same judge who ruled two years ago DACA was illegal on the grounds that federal administrative rules were not...
For many immigrants, it is their dream and goal to come to America and make a new life there. However, their vision of the future could drastically change when they are arrested and detained by U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement. This a confusing and stressful...
If a foreign resident in the United States is convicted of a “crime of moral turpitude” or an “aggravated felony” under U.S. immigration law, they could lose their right to remain in the country and will face removal. It might be tempting to take a guilty plea to try...
When one emigrates to the United States, it is often their goal to remain in the country and call it their new home. While this might be the ideal situation, this is not always the end result. You or a family member may have difficulty obtaining or maintaining...
The immigrant share of Oregon’s population is 9.9%. Immigrants are a vital presence in the classroom and in the workforce, contributing to society with substantial spending power as well as local, state and federal tax payments. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals...
You may have been born in another country and brought to the United States as an undocumented immigrant by your parent as a child. You have no connections to the nation of your birth, and as a child you had no choice but to enter the United States with your parent....
Many citizens of foreign countries are living in the United States because they are afraid to return to their home countries because of a natural disaster, civil unrest or widespread disease. These same individuals also fear being deported by the United States....