immigrant rights

Legal issues involving the rights and protections of non‑citizens, such as immigrants, refugees, and visa holders, in areas like entry, detention, deportation, asylum, work authorization, and access to public services. It also covers challenges to discrimination and government actions that violate constitutional or statutory rights.

Spanish citizenship interview rights guide

If Your Citizenship Interview Is in Spanish, Know These 9 Rights First

Citizenship & Naturalization, Immigration Law, Interview Preparation, Legal Rights, Spanish Language Resources /

If your U.S. citizenship (naturalization) interview is conducted in Spanish, you still have the same legal rights and obligations as any applicant, including the right to a competent interpreter when needed. USCIS may allow the interview in Spanish depending on your case and field office practices, but you must give truthful, consistent answers and understand […]

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What is an immigration hold?

Deportation and Removal Defense, Immigration, Immigration Law, Immigration Procedures /

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 release. It lets ICE decide whether to take the person into federal immigration custody for possible removal proceedings. This article explains how detainers work, common triggers, and key rights and

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