Jack Gilbert

Bail and Bond Bail and Pretrial Release Court Hearing

What is a bond hearing?

March 26, 2026

A bond hearing is an immigration court proceeding where a judge decides if a detained person can be released and sets a bond amount (often...

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Citizenship & Immigration Law Citizenship & Naturalization Citizenship Law Citizenship Rights U.S. Citizenship

What is citizenship?

March 26, 2026

Citizenship is legal membership in a country, and the U.S. recognizes two main paths to it: birth and naturalization. Citizens gain specific rights (like voting)...

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Citizenship & Immigration Law Citizenship & Naturalization U.S. Citizenship and Immigration

What is dual citizenship?

March 26, 2026

Dual citizenship means one person is legally recognized as a citizen of two countries at the same time. You may gain it by birth, parentage,...

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Attorney Services Immigration Attorney Immigration Law

What is an immigration attorney?

March 26, 2026

An immigration attorney is a licensed lawyer who advises and represents clients in immigration matters, including visas, green cards, and removal defense. They prepare filings,...

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Asylum & Refugee Issues Immigration Law Refugee Law

What is a refugee?

March 26, 2026

A refugee is a person outside their country with a well-founded fear of persecution for reasons like race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or social group...

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Deportation and Removal Defense Immigration Immigration Law Immigration Procedures

What is an immigration hold?

March 26, 2026

An immigration hold (ICE detainer) is an ICE request that a local jail keep someone in custody for up to 48 hours after their scheduled...

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Asylum Law Deportation and Removal Defense Immigration Law

What is voluntary departure?

March 26, 2026

Voluntary departure is an immigration relief option that lets a person in removal proceedings leave the United States at their own expense within a set...

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Deportation and Removal Defense Immigration Law Immigration Procedures

What is removal proceedings?

March 26, 2026

Removal proceedings are formal immigration court cases in which the U.S. government seeks to deport a noncitizen. They begin after DHS issues a Notice to...

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DACA Policy Immigration Law Immigration Policy and Reform

What is DACA?

March 26, 2026

DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) is a 2012 U.S. policy that grants eligible people brought to the U.S. as children temporary deportation protection and...

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Asylum & Refugee Issues Immigration Law Temporary Protected Status

What is TPS?

March 26, 2026

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a U.S. immigration program that grants temporary lawful status and work authorization to eligible nationals of designated countries. It applies...

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Immigration Immigration Law Immigration Process and Procedures Visa & Green Card Guides Visa Applications

What is a visa?

March 26, 2026

A visa is an official authorization—typically stamped or issued electronically by a foreign government—that allows a non‑citizen to enter, stay in, or transit a country...

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Employment Visas H-1B Visa Process Immigration Law

What is an H-1B visa?

March 26, 2026

An H-1B visa is a U.S. work visa that lets eligible employers hire foreign professionals in specialty occupations for up to three years, typically extendable...

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