Cynthia Alcaraz
09-02-2021
President, Joe Biden, signed the following executive orders on day 1: Added protections to DACA to prevent any future attacks against Dreamers, Has called on Congress to enact legislation providing
Cynthia Alcaraz
09-12-2020
Today, December 4, 2020, U.S. District Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis in Brooklyn announced that he is fully restoring DACA to when it was first implemented by the Obama administration.
Cynthia Alcaraz
11-11-2020
The U Visa - A Pathway to Residency for Certain Crime Victims and Their Family Members For many undocumented immigrants in the United States, living in the shadows involves fearing
Cynthia Alcaraz
25-08-2020
What is Request for Further Evidence (RFE)? Typically, USCIS requests further evidence when the applicant has not submitted enough evidence to establish that they are eligible for the relief they
Cynthia Alcaraz
28-05-2020
We are currently living during uncertain times due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Millions of people have been affected by falling ill, losing their jobs, and overall the uncertainty of not
Cynthia Alcaraz
22-05-2020
Immigrants held at detention centers such as the Adelanto Detention Center and the Otay Mesa Detention Center live in fear for their lives for being at risk of contracting the
Cynthia Alcaraz
30-03-2020
Last Updated: Friday, August 14, 2020Â U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) On April 24, 2020, USCIS announced that they were extending their temporary closure date until June 3,
Cynthia Alcaraz
19-03-2020
Coronavirus Impact The Coronavirus has brought a lot of uncertainty and panic to our communities. Living in the unknown can truly be stressful and scary. For example, not knowing if
Cynthia Alcaraz
15-02-2020
It is insane and absurd the measures this administration is taking to continue terrorizing the immigrant community. According to the New York Times, “Among the agents being deployed to sanctuary
Cynthia Alcaraz
07-02-2020
It is outrageous to see what ICE agents can get away with. Today an ICE agent shot an innocent 26 year old by the name of Eric Cruz who saw
Cynthia Alcaraz
14-12-2019
Update As of September 11, 2020Â the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) in Van Nuys also knows as the Immigration Court announced that all non-detained hearings designated as a "Master"
Cynthia Alcaraz
26-11-2019
If you are a DACA recipient, please seek the advice of an experienced immigration attorney now. Do not wait until the Supreme Court makes a decision on DACA’s fate. If
Franco Law
14-10-2019
What To Ask An Immigration Lawyer? A good immigration lawyer will make the immigration process easier by clearly explaining each step. An immigration attorney will guide you through the immigration
Franco Law
16-11-2018
Temporary Protected Status; INA §244 TPS established a safe haven in the U.S. for nationals of foreign state (or if stateless of person habitually resided in the foreign state) if
Cynthia Alcaraz
01-11-2017
NEWSLETTER – November 2017  Written By Attorney Sergio A. Perez of the Franco Law Group, APLC.  The U Visa – A Path to Residency for Some Crime Victims
Cynthia Alcaraz
01-10-2017
NEWSLETTER – October 2017  Written By Attorney Sergio A. Perez of the Franco Law Group, APLC.  Department of Homeland Security To Collect Social Media Data of All Immigrants.
Cynthia Alcaraz
01-07-2017
NEWSLETTER – July 2017  Written By Attorney Sergio A. Perez of the Franco Law Group, APLC.  I am undocumented, but my neighbor told me that I can apply
Cynthia Alcaraz
01-06-2017
NEWSLETTER – June 2017  Written By Attorney Sergio A. Perez of the Franco Law Group, APLC.  I have been ordered to appear in immigration court; what’s going to