Immigration Law
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Can Felons Travel Outside the US? What Countries You Can Visit
Yes, felons can travel internationally once their sentence is complete. See passport rules, which countries allow entry, and the new UK ETA and EU travel rules.
Can I get a passport with a criminal record in Australia?
A criminal record does not automatically block an Australian passport. Reportable offender rules, 2026 passport fees, and US and Canada travel rules explained.
Can You Become an ICE Agent with a Criminal Record? (2026 Guide)
Can you become an ICE agent with a criminal record? Learn which offenses disqualify you, how background checks work, and steps to improve your chances in 2026.
Can You Record ICE Agents? Know Your Rights by State (2026)
Can you record ICE agents? Learn your First Amendment rights, state-by-state recording laws, and practical safety tips for filming immigration officers in 2026.
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DHS Finalizes Rule Ending Automatic EAD Work Permit Extensions
DHS adopted its interim rule as final at 91 FR 65306 on Oct. 14, 2026: a renewal Form I-765 filed on or after Oct. 30, 2025 no longer extends an EAD.
Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants by State (2026)
19 states and DC issue driver's licenses without proof of lawful presence. Requirements, documents, REAL ID limits and changes through September 2026.
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Employer Threatening to Call Immigration? Your Rights in the U.S.
In the U.S., threatening to call immigration because you claimed your workplace rights is generally unlawful retaliation. Federal law, 6 state laws and where to report.
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Family Member Detained by ICE in the U.S.: What to Do and Bond (2026)
How to find a family member detained by ICE, call or visit them, request and pay an immigration bond, the 2025-2026 bond changes, and where to find free legal help.
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Immigrant Rights in the U.S.: Know-Your-Rights Guides (2026)
Guides to immigrant rights in the U.S.: what to do if ICE comes to your door, recording federal agents, notario fraud and finding legitimate legal help.
Is a Matrícula Consular Valid ID in the U.S.? (2026)
The Mexican matrícula consular works as ID in many U.S. settings, but it is not on the TSA list or valid for REAL ID. What banks, the IRS and five state laws say.
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Notario Fraud in the U.S.: How to Spot It and Report It (2026)
A U.S. notary public is not a lawyer. Who can help with your immigration case, notario laws in 40 states and DC, and how to report notario fraud.
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Phone Scams Targeting Spanish Speakers in the U.S.: How to Spot Them
How to spot U.S. phone scams aimed at Spanish-speaking families: fake relatives, collect calls from Mexico, virtual kidnapping and USCIS impostors.
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Renting Without a Social Security Number in the U.S. (2026)
Many U.S. landlords ask for a Social Security number for a credit check. What the law says, which states accept an ITIN and which ban immigration status questions.
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Traffic Stop Rights for Immigrants in the U.S. (2026)
Pulled over in the U.S.? What documents the driver must show, whether you must discuss immigration status, passenger rights, and the state laws that apply.
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Wage Theft in the U.S.: Your Rights Regardless of Immigration Status
U.S. federal wage law protects every worker, documented or not. What the Hoffman Plastic case really held, the deadlines, and how to file a wage complaint.
What to Do If ICE Comes to Your Door: Know Your Rights (2026 Guide)
Know your rights if ICE comes to your door in 2026. Learn the difference between judicial and administrative warrants, when you can refuse entry, and how to stay safe.
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Your Right to an Interpreter in U.S. Immigration Court (2026)
U.S. immigration courts provide a free interpreter to people who need one. How to request one, what to do if you cannot understand, and how USCIS interviews differ.