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What To Do if ICE Stops You in Brookline, Massachusetts?
Featured · Deportation/Removal

What To Do if ICE Stops You in Brookline, Massachusetts?

Dealing with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or the Department of Homeland Security can be a terrifying experience, whether you are an immigrant yourself, one of many…

Jennifer C. Bade·August 15, 2026
How Long Do Asylum Cases Take in Brookline, Massachusetts?
Asylum

How Long Do Asylum Cases Take in Brookline, Massachusetts?

For many asylum seekers, one of the hardest parts of the immigration process is the uncertainty. Families may be separated from loved ones, applicants may be waiting for work…

July 3, 2026
Biden Makes Changes to Immigration Law | Brookline, MA | Call: 617-991-9901

Biden Makes Changes to Immigration Law

President Joe Biden has has made significant changes to immigration policy during his time in office. Below is a list of policies that have been enacted and are currently in use…

October 12, 2023
Temporary Protected Status for Haitians in the U.S. | Brookline, MA | Call: 617-991-9901

Temporary Protected Status for Haitians in US

The Biden administration announced on May 22, 2021 that it would be extending a type of residency called Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Haitian immigrants that are living in…

October 12, 2023
What Kind of Cases Do You Handle? | Immigration and Family Legal Services | Brookline, MA | Call: 617-991-9901

What Kind of Cases Do You Handle?

Not only do we practice immigration law, we provide advocacy and legal services for many other kinds of legal problems for immigrants and their families. These include: No case is…

October 12, 2023
What Languages Do You Speak?

What Languages Do You Speak?

We have a Spanish speaker on staff to communicate with our Spanish-speaking clients. Other language services, including Portuguese, are available.

October 12, 2023
What Geographic Locations Do You Serve?

What Geographic Locations Do You Serve?

Because immigration law is federal, we serve clients dealing with immigration-related issues all over the United States.

October 12, 2023
Will Everything I Say Be Confidential?

Will Everything I Say Be Confidential?

Yes! Everything discussed during your consultation and the duration of your case is completely confidential and protected by attorney-client privilege. This includes…

October 12, 2023
What Kind of Communication Can I Expect?

What Kind of Communication Can I Expect?

We understand that you may have an urgent or stressful case that needs immediate attention. That’s why we keep open and frequent communications with our clients. We are so…

October 12, 2023
What Are Non-Immigrant Visas?

What Are Non-Immigrant Visas?

Non-immigrant visas are specifically for people who are not planning on moving to this country. It is important that you do not apply for a non-immigrant visa if you intend to…

October 12, 2023
What is an immigrant visa and how can I obtain one?

What is an immigrant visa and how can I obtain one?

Immigrant visas are issued to people intending to make the United States their permanent residence. There are a number of different ways to do this. The include:

October 12, 2023
How do I obtain an immigrant visa on the basis of family relations in the U.S.?

How do I obtain an immigrant visa on the basis of family relations in the U.S.?

Family-based immigrants are divided into five categories: nonquota immigrants and immigrants broken into four categories according to preference status associated with a certain…

October 12, 2023

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