Monthly Archives: March 2026
Applying for a U Visa? Five Questions You Need to Answer
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) explains that a U visa is a specialized immigration option for victims of specific crimes who have cooperated with law enforcement. At Escobar Law Offices, we help people and families navigate the U visa application process. Here, our Annandale U visa attorney provides an overview of five… Read More »
If I am a Green Card Holder, Can I Be Deported if I am Arrested?
Are you a lawful permanent resident (green card holder)? If so, it is important to understand that being arrested and charged with a crime could have implications for your immigration status. Under United States immigration law (8 U.S.C. ยง 1227), certain crimes can make a person subject to deportation, even if they have a… Read More »
Will the Government Provide a Deportation Defense Lawyer?
The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects your rights to an attorney. You have the right to hire a lawyer and, if you cannot afford one, counsel will be provided to you by the government. However, that amendment only applies to criminal law matters. A deportation hearing is an administrative issue…. Read More »
Detained By ICE? Why You Should Not Sign Anything Without a Lawyer
There is no question that immigration enforcement has been ramped up under the second Trump Administration. The American Immigration Council reports that the number of people detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) spiked by 75 percent in 2025. If you are detained by ICE, you may be presented with documents to sign. You… Read More »
Is a Work Permit the Same Thing as an Employment Visa?
There are many people who come to the United States for work opportunities. They may apply for a non-immigrant employment visa. Notably, an employment visa is not the same thing as a work permit. Those terms have different meanings and refer to a different form of status in the context of U.S. immigration… Read More »
Preparing for a Spousal Visa Interview? Four Tips
According to data from the United States Department of State, there were around 20,000 spousal visa applications approved in 2024 alone. It is one of the most straightforward ways to immigrate to the United States. However, that is not to say that it is always easy. There are a lot of issues that can… Read More »
Is a Green Card Permanent?
As explained by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), a green card is a lawful permanent resident card. In other words, a green card provides the right to live and work in America on a permanent basis. It is not citizenship, but it provides a path to citizenship. However, a green card technically… Read More »
When Do You Actually Raise a Deportation Defense?
Facing removal from the United States? You have the right to raise a defense. This raises an important question: At what point in the removal process do you actually raise a defense? At Escobar Law Offices, we have deep experience with these cases. Here, our Virginia deportation defense attorney explains the key things you… Read More »
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