Seeking Asylum and the Right to Work

On behalf of Mark Jacobs, P.C. on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.

Being forced to flee your home to escape danger is a terrible ordeal. People who arrive in the United States seeking asylum face an uncertain and stressful future. Part of the problem comes from the additional feeling of helplessness that comes wit...

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Two Latina Congresswomen Propose Bipartisan Immigration Bill

On behalf of Mark Jacobs, P.C. on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.

A new immigration bill introduced in the House of Representatives at the end of May is one of the first bipartisan immigration reform bills introduced in Congress since 2013. It’s likely to be hotly debated in the coming months. The bill, called t...

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Confused About the Right to Seek Asylum?

On behalf of Mark Jacobs, P.C. on Thursday, October 13, 2022.

American immigration law is a confusing subject. Some cases are handled quickly and easily. Others take years and involve many twists and turns. One of the areas that is full of misunderstandings is the right to seek asylum. A Clear Right That Is...

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What to Expect During the US Asylum Process

On behalf of Mark Jacobs, P.C. on Tuesday, August 18, 2020.

The US asylum process is in place to help protect those who come to the US after fleeing their home country. Asylum is a legal protection granted to those already in the US who meet the international definition of a refugee. The Immigration and Na...

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3 Upcoming US Immigration Policy Changes for 2020 and Beyond

On behalf of Mark Jacobs, P.C. on Friday, February 21, 2020.

In 2019, the executive branch of the federal government made many changes to US immigration law and policy. As the Miami Herald reports, some of these changes will take effect in 2020, with others following in 2021.  3 US Immigration Policy Chan...

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