How Can an Arrest Affect Your Immigration Status?

On behalf of Mark Jacobs, P.C. on Monday, November 14, 2022.

An arrest can put your immigration status in jeopardy. In fact, sometimes the most serious consequence of an arrest isn’t the fines or the jail time you may face—it’s the threat to your permission to remain in the United States legally. If ...

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Immigration Program Raises Racial Profiling Concerns

On behalf of Mark Jacobs, P.C. on Friday, September 16, 2022.

Human rights experts are asking President Biden to put a stop to a controversial program. The program, Immigration Customs Enforcement 287(g), uses local law enforcement to perform duties normally left to ICE workers. Outsourcing immigration enforce...

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What to Do If the Police Ask About Your Immigration Status

On behalf of Mark Jacobs, P.C. on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

Even if you’re very careful and try to follow all the rules, you may come into contact with the police at a traffic stop, at your home or on your job site. If you do, they may ask about your immigration status. Here’s what to do. Use Your Rig...

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