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Asylum in the USA
Seeking asylum in the United States can be an intimidating process. However, with good legal representation, like with the lawyers at Rozas, it can become easier. Still, before you even apply for asylum, you should be informed of what the process entails. Being properly prepared may give you or your loved one a greater chance…
What is the VAWA Act?
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is a critical piece of legislation for citizens or permanent residents of the US affected by domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. It seeks to improve the lives of individuals whose residency is in question due to these criminal acts by bringing criminal justice to the forefront…
What is The Cuban Adjustment Act, and Am I Eligible?
The Cuban Adjustment Act of 1966 allows Cubans and their dependents to become lawful permanent residents (get a green card) through an adjustment of status. It was designed to permit residence to thousands of Cuban refugees who could not return to Cuba for political reasons, but were not able to pursue residency in the U.S….
Immigration Attorney in Baton Rouge Discusses State Marriage Law Case Affecting Louisiana Immigrant
A federal judge earlier this week in Louisiana declared that a state law requiring people to produce birth certificates in order to marry was unconstitutional, and this could have a large impact in the immigration community.[1] The judge found that the 2015 law, which was passed in an effort to curb sham marriages for immigration…
Baton Rouge Immigration Attorney Discusses Executive Orders And Immigration
President Donald Trump has made headlines these past two weeks for his executive order for a travel ban that was invalidated by the Ninth Circuit and for his new plan to speed up removal proceedings, make the asylum standard tougher, and increase the amount of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids.[1] President Trump’s two orders…
Baton Rouge Criminal Lawyer Explains Restoring Voter Rights After A Felony Offense
While it is widely known that conviction of a felony offense will result in a loss of voter’s rights, it is less widely known that those rights are automatically restored upon completion of imprisonment, probation, or parole. The Louisiana Election Code provisions restricting voting rights for those convicted of a felony offense apply only to…
Louisiana Personal Injury Lawyer Explains The Myth of Full Coverage Insurance
During my years of practice as a personal injury attorney, I can’t tell you how many times I have heard clients utter the phrase, “My insurance agent told me I have full (auto) coverage.” This is usually said in disbelief after I tell the client there isn’t enough insurance money to pay for their medical…
