What to Do After an ICE Arrest: A Quick Guide for Immigrants
If you're arrested by ICE, know your rights: remain silent, refuse searches, and request an attorney immediately. Tingen Law can help protect your legal interests during this critical time.
10 Questions to Expect During a Deportation Defense Consultation
During a deportation defense consultation, your attorney will ask strategic questions to identify if you're eligible for relief options or have disqualifying factors that may bar your stay.
Voluntary Departure vs. Deportation: A Quick Guide
Understanding your options during removal proceedings is crucial. Voluntary departure allows you to leave the U.S. on your own terms, potentially preserving your ability to return later—unlike deportation, which carries long-term bars to reentry.
Do I Need to Renew My Green Card?
Your green card requires periodic renewal to remain valid. Most green card holders must renew every 10 years, while conditional green card holders must renew after just 2 years.
How to Prepare for your Green Card Medical Exam
Preparing for your Green Card medical exam requires seeing a USCIS-approved physician who will conduct specific tests, review your medical history, and perform non-invasive procedures.
What Questions Should I Expect at My Individual Hearing?
Your individual hearing is the most critical moment in removal proceedings—it's when the judge decides whether you'll be deported. Prepare for questions spanning your criminal history, family ties, and asylum reasons.
What happens at an Immigration Bond Hearing?
If you or a loved one has been detained by ICE, a bond hearing may help secure your release while building your defense. Learn what happens at a bond hearing and strategies to improve your chances of success.
How Much Does it Cost to Apply for US Citizenship?
Applying for U.S. citizenship involves government filing fees, postage, evidence gathering, and potentially attorney fees.
How Much Does it Cost to Get a Family-Based Green Card?
Family-based green cards involve filing fees, legal costs, and documentation expenses. Tingen Law breaks down what you'll actually pay for the entire process.
Do I Need a Medical Exam to Get a Green Card?
A medical examination is required for green card adjustment of status to prove you're not inadmissible under U.S. immigration law.
U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Process
Learn the essential steps of becoming a U.S. citizen through naturalization. Tingen Law guides you through the N-400 application process and explains typical timelines so you know what to expect.
What is a Green Card Priority Date?
Your green card priority date is your official spot in line for U.S. permanent residency. Understanding this critical date can help ensure your application stays on track through the immigration process.