All posts by Jody Guerra
My U.S. citizen child was the victim of a crime – can I get legal status?
My U.S. citizen child was the victim of a crime – can I get legal status? Question: Julia is an undocumented immigrant living in the U.S. Her U.S. citizen daughter...
The Arts Issue
The Arts Issue | La Edición del Arte In addition to working directly with clients to help them obtain legal status, Global Law Advocates works to support the immigrant...
How Can Taxes Affect Immigration Cases?
How Can Taxes Affect Immigration Cases? Immigrants and intending immigrants often ask us how problems with their taxes – whether due to inaccuracies in their tax returns or because...
Can Undocumented Immigrants Get Legal Status If They Have a Sick or Disabled Child?
Can Undocumented Immigrants Get Legal Status If They Have a Sick or Disabled Child? Undocumented immigrants often ask us whether they can obtain legal status because their child or...
Supreme Court to Review the Case Against Deferred Action for Undocumented Parents (DAPA)
Supreme Court to Review the Case Against Deferred Action for Undocumented Parents (DAPA) When President Obama announced a new program in November 2014 to protect undocumented parents of US...
Travel Tips for Immigrants in the U.S
Travel Tips for Immigrants in the U.S. Many immigrants in the United States have questions about whether and how they can travel. This newsletter article will give some general...
Big Change in Visa Bulletin Means Some Immigrants May Be Able to Apply for Permanent Residence Sooner
Big Change in Visa Bulletin Means Some Immigrants May Be Able to Apply for Permanent Residence Sooner The U.S. Department of State and USCIS announced a significant change in...
Fate of President Obama’s Executive Action on Immigration May Be in Hands of Next President
Fate of President Obama’s Executive Action on Immigration May Be in Hands of Next President President Obama’s November 20, 2014 executive action meant to shield millions of unlawful immigrants...
Hiring a “Notario” Is Always a Bad Idea – Here’s Why
Hiring a “Notario” Is Always a Bad Idea – Here’s Why Many immigrants in the U.S. turn to “notarios” for help with their immigration matters. Read more here…