Glenwood Springs Immigration Law Blog
What rights do all employees have regardless of immigration status?
Individuals who are undocumented might think that they have to deal with whatever an employer chooses to do. There are some specific rights that all employees have, and documentation isn’t a factor when it comes to the protections for employees. It’s important that...
Could you lose your green card?
It takes a lot of hard work to get a US green card. Over the last four years, there have been attempts to make immigration harder. While some have failed, getting another green card will be hard if you lose yours. Once you get one, you need to avoid doing anything...
What to do if you’re a victim of workplace discrimination
As a victim of workplace discrimination, you’re likely to have questions about what to do next and concerns about what the future holds. It’s important that you take immediate action, regardless of any concerns that you have. For example, if you’re an illegal...
Can a personal breath test help you avoid a DUI?
You like to go out and have a few drinks with friends. At the same time, you know how dangerous drunk driving is. You want to stay safe and avoid arrest. To do so, you buy a personal breath test online. It hooks to your keys. Before getting into the car, you just...
What do you need to know about provisional unlawful presence waivers?
Foreign nationals who are preparing to leave the U.S. for an immigrant visa interview must first secure an unlawful presence inadmissibility waiver before doing so. Some of the individuals needing to secure this waiver before their departure include U.S. citizens'...
What does national origin mean?
It’s illegal for employers to discriminate based on your national origin. This, to many people, seems repetitive. They already can’t discriminate based on ethnicity or race. Wouldn’t that generally cover national origin? It may. For instance, if someone was born in...
What kinds of criminal offenses can impact your immigration status?
As someone in the United States on a visa or who has not yet completed the naturalization process, it's important to know that there are restrictions that impact your rights. If you wind up arrested for a criminal offense and eventually charged, you may worry about...
Preparing for your Stokes interview with USCIS
You know that your marriage is real and not some kind of scam designed to get your spouse a green card -- but the authorities at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) weren’t convinced. Now, you and your spouse are scheduled for a second interview. Known...
Can you use marijuana legally if you aren’t a U.S. citizen?
If you’re an immigrant living in Colorado, you probably know by now that the state has a robust medical marijuana program. It has also legalized the recreational use of the drug for adults 21 years of age and older. Don’t get caught in a trap, however. There’s a...
How becoming a permanent resident is a step toward citizenship
A permanent legal resident in the United States has more rights and protections than someone living in the United States or visiting with a visa. Those who have a Green Card or Permanent Resident Card can live and work in the United States with all the protections of...
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