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  • Trump’s At It Again: New Travel Ban Affects 3 Additional Countries
    Trump’s At It Again: New Travel Ban Affects 3 Additional Countries
    President Trump has issued a new travel ban that restricts or bars immigration from eight countries. A report from ABC News points out several key differences between the most recent ban and the travel ban that went into effect in June—for instance, three more counties (North Korea, Venezuela, and Chad)...
  • DHS to Begin Monitoring Immigrants’ Social Media Accounts
    DHS to Begin Monitoring Immigrants’ Social Media Accounts
    A recent report from the New York Times profiles yet another controversial change to immigrant vetting procedures in the United States. On Oct. 18, the Department of Homeland Security will begin screening the social media accounts of all immigrants who enter the U.S. The DHS will also track the social...
  • 5 Ways to Qualify for U.S. Citizenship Without Residing in the Country for 5 Years
    5 Ways to Qualify for U.S. Citizenship Without Residing in the Country for 5 Years
    Becoming a citizen of the United States is a complicated and time-consuming process. In most cases, an immigrant who wants to become a naturalized U.S. citizen must reside in this country for five years and remain physically present in the U.S. for 30 months within that five-year period; however, there...
  • What Constitutes a “Credible Fear” of Persecution or Torture for Asylum Seekers?
    What Constitutes a “Credible Fear” of Persecution or Torture for Asylum Seekers?
    If you left your home country out of fear for your own safety and you are afraid to return, you may qualify for asylum in the United States. However, you must meet strict eligibility requirements in order for your asylum application to be approved. One of the most important of...
  • How to Act During a Police Traffic Stop
    How to Act During a Police Traffic Stop
    A police traffic stop is always a stressful experience, but it is critical that you remain calm and take steps to protect your interests. In this article, I’ll discuss a few strategies that may help you avoid charges, and if you are arrested, these strategies will put you in a...