According to the Fourteenth Amendment, “[a]ll persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States.” This has been interpreted to mean that whoever is born in the U.S. is automatically presumed to be a…
U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE), under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has widely increased their presence in American communities. Through changes in federal policy, executive priorities, and technological surveillance, the scope and reach of federal enforcement has gone far beyond traditional forms of…
Navigating the U.S. immigration system often involves a great deal of paperwork, and receiving official notices can be a source of both relief and confusion. If you have recently received Form I-391, Notice of Immigration Bond Cancellation, it is generally good news. At Smith Knudson,…
At Smith Knudson, we understand that navigating the immigration system can be filled with uncertainty, especially when it involves ICE custody and immigration bonds. When an immigration bond is canceled, it signals the end of a specific legal chapter, but it also raises new questions…
With so many sources of information, it's easy to feel confused when it comes to the ever-changing world of immigration law. To help you make sense of it, Smith Knudson is here to explain the key differences between statutes, regulations, policy memos, and social media…
On June 17, 2024, President Biden announced a new program for certain spouses of U.S. citizens that will hopefully go into effect by the end of the summer. Under current law, U.S. citizens may already file petitions for their spouses as the basis for their…
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