As we approach the holiday season, drinking and driving incidents unfortunately rise, and for immigrants, these charges can have especially serious consequences. A DUI or related offense can negatively impact your immigration status, jeopardize applications, or even lead to deportation in some cases. Please remember to stay safe and make responsible choices. If you’re celebrating, use a designated driver or rideshare service to avoid any issues. The cost of court fees and attorney’s fee for a D…

As of November 1, 2024, Texas hospitals are now required to ask patients about their citizenship status. However, everyone will still receive medical care, regardless of immigration status. Claiming to be a U.S. citizen when you’re not can have serious, irreversible consequences for your immigration case. Do not do it! There’s no waiver for a false claim of citizenship, which could permanently bar you from immigration benefits. You can either decline to answer the question or answer honestly. I…

This October, we want to take the time to raise awareness about domestic violence and support survivors. There are many resources and programs available for survivors of domestic violence, such as the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). This program provides essential protections for victims of domestic abuse. VAWA allows eligible individuals—regardless of gender—to apply for immigration relief independent of their abuser, ensuring that they can seek safety without the fear of deportation. Additi…

The Law Office of Carrie Nguyen is your one-stop shop for all things immigration! We are always striving to improve our services to make the immigration process as seamless as possible for our clients. With that goal in mind, we’re excited to announce some new services completely FREE for our clients: Need an officiant for your marriage-based green card? Our attorney, Carrie, is a licensed officiant! Need a notary to ensure your immigration-related documents are legally validated? We’ve got th…