U.S. Immigration Court will not eliminate interpreters

Several Immigration Courts around the United States have begun using explanatory videos to provide immigrants with information about their rights during their first hearings. But that does not mean the use of interpreters will be eliminated, says the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). "EOIR has not eliminated interpreters, and in-person and telephone interpreters are available for after the video notices are shown," an EOIR spokeswoman says.

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New immigration court to open in New York

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EOIR to open immigration court in Sacramento, California

The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) announced that it will open an immigration court in Sacramento, California on September 3, 2019. The contact information for the new immigration court is as follows: Address: Sacramento Immigration Court John Moss Federal Building 650 Capitol Mall, Suite 4-200 Sacramento, ... Read more

United States expands authority to carry out rapid deportations

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today that it will expand expedited removal enforcement to include immigrants who are unlawfully present anywhere in the United States and who have been in the country for less than two years.

What should I do during an ICE raid?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column, I answer a question from a reader who is afraid of being arrested by immigration authorities in the United States. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here I provide a general answer to your questions. Please consult with ... Read more

What happens if I do not go to my immigration court hearing?

In my Immigration Consultation® column this week, I answer a question from a reader who is considering not appearing at his next immigration court hearing. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here I provide a general answer to your questions. Please consult with ... Read more

As a resident, can I help a stepdaughter in immigration detention?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column, I answer a question from a reader who wants to know how to help her stepdaughter in immigration detention. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here is a general answer to her questions. Please consult with an immigration attorney ... Read more

If I receive a Notice to Appear, does that mean I will be deported?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column, I answer a question from a reader who wants to know how receiving a notice to appear will affect him or her. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here I provide a general answer to your questions. Please consult with an immigration attorney ... Read more

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