Reduction in unnecessary deportations focus of new state law
October 31, 2013
Southern California has an incredibly diverse population that includes immigrants from around the globe. Many people moving from other countries to the United States can find the system of deportation a complex one to navigate and work hard to avoid such action or any other immigration violations. Often, the laws are difficult to understand and can also […]
100-year-old woman becomes U.S. citizen
October 22, 2013
It has been said that you are never too old to learn or try something new. Perhaps it can also be said that you are never too old to become a citizen of the United States. Many people may give up on their dream of citizenship after they reach a certain age, but one woman living in […]
Former Olympic figure skaters from Russia become U.S. citizens
September 2, 2013
For many people living in Los Angeles, becoming a U.S. citizen may seem like an unobtainable dream. However, with only a handful of requirements, it may be easier than you think. In order to obtain citizenship, a person has to be 18 years old or older and have lived for at least five years in […]
Polish immigrant deported while unconscious
July 19, 2013
Imagine visiting a hospital in Los Angeles for medical treatment and waking up in another country. Sound like something from a work of fiction? For at least one man who was a former resident of the United States, this nightmare became a reality. The 69-year-old man was deported though a little-known about process called medical […]
California immigrant official arrested for accepting bribes
July 12, 2013
As civil servants, immigration officials in the Los Angeles area are charged with conducting themselves in a manner that is respectable and fair. Immigration officers may have a wide range of tasks assigned to them, but they typically advise immigrants on the law regarding entering and living in the United States. They may also have […]
Deportations can affect physical and mental health of children
June 28, 2013
Anyone that has had a close loved one go away for a length of time knows how hard it can be to say goodbye. Even a small period of separation can lead to stress and anxiety. Now imagine that you are saying goodbye to a loved one without knowing when or if you will see […]
