Social Security Numbers and Driver’s Licenses During the Green Card Process
One will be able to apply for a social security card and driver’s license after receiving their employment authorization document, or EAD, associated with the I-485 adjustment of status process
How a Bill Becomes a Law
How a bill becomes a law, how this affects U.S. immigration law, and what Shaftel Law can do.
Knowing Your Rights in Immigration Detention
Under President Trump’s new policies, more people might find themselves detained by ICE. However, even in immigration detention however, you have certain rights which you should exercise. Most importantly, you have the right to talk to an attorney. In fact, finding an experienced immigration lawyer to take your case is one of the most important […]
Finding Family and Friends Apprehended and Detained by ICE
Due to President Trump’s new executive orders on immigration, we anticipate a greater number of people being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and placed in removal proceedings. If you suspect that your loved one might be detained by ICE, there are a couple of ways to find out where he or she is […]
Obtaining an I-94 Record and Travel History
What is an I-94 and how do I get mine? An I-94 is the Department of Homeland Security arrival/departure record issued to most non-immigrant aliens. The I-94 contains the following information: The alien’s name I-94 number Class of admission Date of entry Date until which the the traveler is admitted An I-94 can either be […]