ICE Arrests Maine Police Reserve Officer Amid Dispute Over Visa Status

ICE Arrests Maine Police Reserve Officer Amid Dispute Over Visa Status

By: Mary Campell | Editorial credit: Sua Sponte Photography / Shutterstock.com OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine — A controversy is unfolding in this coastal resort town after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested reserve Officer Jon‑Luke Evans on July 25, 2025, for allegedly overstaying his visa and attempting to purchase a firearm for use in his […]

Green Card Slavery: A Modern-Day Bondage Exposed

Green Card Slavery: A Modern-Day Bondage Exposed

By Esther Claudette Gittens Thousands of immigrant women in the U.S. are falling prey to abusers who exploit love and the promise of legal residency as tools of control. In the name of love, many dreams begin—and some turn into nightmares. For immigrant women in the United States, the promise of marriage and a green […]

Trump Ends TPS Program for Over 530,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans Nationals, DHS Announces

Trump Ends TPS Program for Over 530,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans Nationals, DHS Announces

By Mary Campbell | Editorial credit: Phil Pasquini / shutterstock.com  WASHINGTON, D.C.:  In a sweeping policy reversal, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Friday that it will terminate temporary legal protections for more than 530,000 individuals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela who were admitted to the United States under a Biden-era immigration program. […]

The Economic Cost and Rejection Probability of Immigrants Self-Representing or Using Notarios for USCIS Applications

The Economic Cost and Rejection Probability of Immigrants Self-Representing or Using Notarios for USCIS Applications

By Brian Figeroux, Esq.  The process of applying for legal immigration status or work permits in the United States can be complex and costly. Many immigrants, due to financial constraints or lack of awareness, either self-represent or seek the help of unauthorized immigration consultants, often referred to as “notarios.” Unfortunately, errors in these applications can […]