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Supporting Immigrants with Compassion and Expertise At Powers Law Group, a full-service immigration law firm in Houston, Texas, we are honored to help clients from around the world find safety, stability, and a new start in the United States. One of our recent success stories reminds us why expert legal guidance can make all the
A New Beginning: Asylum Granted for Our Client from Cameroon Read More »
At Powers Law Group, we are proud to share a story that reflects the heart of our work, helping individuals and families find safety, stability, and a future free from fear. Recently, our client, a courageous mother from Africa, was granted asylum in the United States after nearly a decade of waiting. Her journey is
Asylum Granted: A New Chapter of Hope and Safety Read More »
By Attorney Cynthia Milian In the past months, the current administration has instituted various policies that have made it more difficult for individuals to seek asylum in the United States. For example, the Remain-in-Mexico Policy, also known as the Migrant Protection Protocols, where asylum seekers must wait for their day in immigration court in Mexico.
By Attorney Nadia Khalid Updated April 2019 As of April 2019, hundreds of affirmative asylum applications remain, to this day, without an interview after being pending anywhere from 1-3 years. If this situation describes you, here are some important updates, as of April 2019, that are helpful for you to keep in mind: Asylum Interview:
Asylum Updates In 2019: What to Expect in The New Year Read More »
If a person gets granted asylum, their spouse and unmarried children may be granted the same status without having to file additional applications if they were included on the asylum application and are in the United States. If the family members were not included on the asylum application or are not in the United States,
Can my Immediate Family Derive Asylum from Me (the Main Applicant)? Read More »
Last Friday, our firm won a withholding of removal case for an individual from Central America. After being here for over twenty years and suddenly getting their immigration benefit taken away because of ineffective assistance of counsel on criminal law issues, we fought for their immigration case and won. Given the recent trends in immigration
Withholding of Removal Win In Court Read More »
This past month, the Powers Law Group received wonderful news that four of our clients received asylum approvals! The Powers Law Group received 2 approvals from the Houston, Texas Asylum Office, 1 approval from the Arlington, Virginia Asylum Office and 1 approval from Newark, New Jersey Asylum Office. All four asylum approvals were filed affirmatively.
Four Recent Asylum Wins at Powers Law Group Read More »
Avukat: Nadia Khalid Son birkaç ay içinde, iltica süreci, bir sığınmacının davasının güvenilirliğini ve / veya başarısını etkileyen faktörleri değiştiren sert değişiklikler ve yeni politika direktifleri yaşamıştır. İltica görüşmeleri sırasında farkettiğimiz faktörlerden biri, alternatif vize statüsünden iltica talebinde bulunulmasına geçişin etkisidir. Örneğin, sona ermiş bir E-2 (yatırımcı vizesi) ‘den iltica başvurusu yapmaya geçiş. Genel olarak,
İltica Başvurusu: Davanızın Güvenilirliğini Etkileyen Faktörler Read More »
By: Mustafa Cetin E-2 is a nonimmigrant visa category and alien investors holding this status are nonimmigrants. These investments can last a long time and holders of this status should be reminded of a few key points. Immigration laws define an E-2 holder nonimmigrant alien as one who: Has invested or is actively in the
Is my E-2 Status in Jeopardy: What Constitutes Substantial Change? Read More »
By: Nadia Khalid, Attorney at Powers Law Group In the ever-changing world of U.S. Immigration Policy, the Powers Law Group has seen a dramatic change in the approach and enforcement of asylum law and asylum interviews. Asylum offices across the United States are backlogged and over-burdened by a high volume of asylum applications, lack of
Asylum Trends in 2018: The Importance of Seeking an Experienced Asylum Attorney Read More »
