Hablando con Jessica Piedra: Experience brings hope!
A few months ago, hope was lost in Kansas City. Liliana and her husband were discouraged because, after consulting with different lawyers, they were told that they could not continue with her case due to a small complication with her entry documents.During their first meeting, Liliana told attorney Piedra about her situation and what other […]
Hablando con Jessica Piedra: Courts Reopening! – Get Ready!
The Kansas City Immigration Court is finally reopening after being closed due to the pandemic. The time is now to explore other options for your future. We can help you to find a path for your family.Due to the pandemic, the Kansas City Immigration Court closed it’s doors to hearings unless the immigrant is detained. […]
U.S. expands temporary work permits for some U visa applicants
By Roberta PardoThe Biden administration announced Monday (June 14) that it will speed up the process of issuing temporary work permits and deportation relief to some immigrants who are crime victims while their visa cases are pending, multiple media outlets reported.The change will benefit immigrants who have applied for the U visa, a program with […]
Hablando con Jessica Piedra: New Supreme Court and TPS Updates – Apply today!
Today we have news of interest to immigrants who are TPS holders and plan to apply for permanent residency in the future, or are close to applying for permanent residency. In this regard, the Supreme Court voted 9-0 that TPS holders can only obtain permanent residency through family only if they had a lawful entry […]
U.S. races to find bed spaces for migrant children
By Roberta Pardo New government data published by CBS News revealed the United States was housing approximately 15,500 unaccompanied migrant minors, including 5,000 teenagers and children stranded in Border Patrol facilities not designed for long-term custody.Unaccompanied children are spending an average of 136 hours in Customs and Border Protection (CBP) custody, well beyond the 72-hour […]
Columna de Jorge Ramos : Niños de la frontera
Está solo. Es un niño perdido en la frontera, en una zona desértica del sur de Texas. Se llama Wilton Gutiérrez, tiene 10 años y es de Nicaragua. Sus ojos están hinchados, llora. Lleva una camiseta de Batman y una chaqueta negra. Eso es todo. El niño se le acerca a la camioneta de un […]
Migrant crisis deepens at the border
By Roberta Pardo The migrant crisis continues to deepen at the border.For the past several weeks, the Biden administration’s attention along the Mexico border has been consumed by the record numbers of migrant teens and children crossing into the country without their parents. The rate far exceeds the government’s ability to care for them.As they […]
Habalando con Jessica Piedra: Courts closed – explore other options
The Kansas City Immigration Court is still closed due to the pandemic. The time is now to explore other options for your future. We can help you to find a path for your family.Due to the pandemic, the Kansas City Immigration Court closed it’s doors to hearings unless the immigrant is detained. Hundreds of hearings […]
Hablando con la abogada: Invest in your immigration case now!
The time is now to file your immigration case! Many families will be receiving tax refunds and new stimulus checks soon. What better way to improve your life than to begin your green card or citizenship process!The IRS is now accepting tax returns – file now before the April 15th deadline. If you need help […]
Hablando con la abogada:TPS/DACA Time to Travel!
It is cold now, but the summer is coming! Apply now to obtain a Travel Permit if you have TPS or DACA! Make plans now to spend the warm months with family and friends. We can help you get your travel permit now!Persons with Temporary Protected Status can request permission to take a trip outside […]