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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Do I Need an Affidavit of Support for My Green Card?

On behalf of Mark Jacobs, P.C. on Thursday, August 18, 2022.

Along with all the other complex documentation, tax forms and requirements, an Affidavit of Support can be one of the biggest hurdles for immigrants seeking a green card. It's often why many applicants get the help of an experienced immigration lawye...

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What Is Temporary Protected Status (TPS)?

On behalf of Mark Jacobs, P.C. on Friday, July 15, 2022.

Temporary protected status, or TPS, is a status usually reserved for nationals from countries that are facing severe crises rendering them unsafe to live in. The Department of Homeland Security maintains a list of countries that are on the TPS list;...

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Asylum and Gender-Based Violence

On behalf of Mark Jacobs, P.C. on Wednesday, May 11, 2022.

The concept of asylum is intended to protect people who are unfairly persecuted in their home countries. The persecution must be based on certain factors, including race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political o...

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