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Newly Imposed Registration Requirements for Noncitizens
As of April 11, 2025, the Trump administration is requiring that some noncitizens must register their presence in the United States. There are criminal and civil penalties for those who willfully fail or refuse to register. The information below identifies who must register, who is not required to register, and how registration is accomplished. Who is NOT required to register? If you fall under one or more of the following categories, you do not need to register under the new guidelines because you have previously registered. However, you must carry evidence that proves your prior registration. Noncitizens ... Read more
F-1 Students whose SEVIS was terminated and VISA revoked
F-1 Students Be Aware! International students in the U.S. are facing unprecedented challenges with sudden termination of their SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) records, managed by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement), via the Student Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). And in many cases, these students also received notice of their F-1 visa revocation by the Department of State (DOS). The students targeted appear to have engaged in political activism or had past misdemeanors and minor charges that were dismissed. Last month Secretary Rubio reported that DOS revoked more than 300 student visas and announced a new program that uses ... Read more
Judge pauses Trump administration plans to end temporary legal protections for Venezuelans
El 31 de marzo de 2025, el Juez de Distrito de EE. UU. Chen en San Francisco bloqueó temporalmente el intento de la administración Trump de revocar el Estatus de Protección Temporal (TPS) para los inmigrantes venezolanos. ¿Qué significa esto? Las protecciones del TPS siguen vigentes, por ahora. El tribunal revisará la legalidad de la cancelación. Mantenerse proactivo es crucial. En DMCA, seguimos de cerca estos cambios legales y estamos listos para ayudarle a comprender las implicaciones que esto tiene para su proceso migratorio. Si usted o un ser querido tiene Estatus de Protección Temporal (TPS) o necesita aclaraciones ... Read more
Former ICE Attorney [Paul Hunker] Trump’s border orders are dangerous and illegal
DMCA Partner, Attorney Paul Hunker, shared some thoughts in the The Dallas Morning News about President Trump’s Executive Orders. Here’s an excerpt: “I remember after O.J. Simpson was acquitted, David Letterman featured his “Top 10 law school classes that the O.J. prosecutors didn’t take,” such as “How to Convict Someone Who is 100% Guilty!” Reviewing the executive order purporting to end Birthright Citizenship, I thought “How to Write an Executive Order that is 100% Likely to Be Struck Down!” Read full article: The Dallas Morning News
DMCA Partner Paul Hunker featured on NBCDFW: Former ICE director says deporting 13 million ‘not going to happen’
Former Dallas ICE Chief Counsel, and current DMCA partner, immigration attorney Paul Hunker interviewed by NBC DFW. Retired ICE leaders tell NBC 5 Investigates the agency is not equipped to arrest, detain and deport the millions of people the Trump administration has pledged to remove From the article: The White House said ICE made about 8,000 arrests nationwide in the first two weeks of the administration. The largest single-day number of arrests was about 1,100. Even if ICE could sustain that peak number every day for four years, it would total a little more than 1.5 million arrests—far short of ... Read more
DMCA Partner Paul Hunker interviewed by CBS News Texas on what President Trump’s immigration-related executive orders do?
Former Dallas ICE Chief Counsel, and current DMCA partner, immigration attorney Paul Hunker provided insight into what President Trump’s immigration-related executive orders do. From the article: “These executive orders prioritize detention of noncitizens here illegally,” said immigration attorney Paul Hunker, who formerly served as Chief Counsel for Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Dallas. “I think that’s worrisome for people. I think the purported largest deportation in history is scary for people as well.” According to Hunker, fulfilling the Trump campaign promise of mass deportations would require ICE to acquire significant additional detention space and send a lot more immigration officers on the streets to ... Read more
Worksite Enforcement: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Under the current administration, we are witnessing a stronger focus on immigration law enforcement in workplaces. Here’s what you need to know : What’s Changing? 1. Increased Inspections: Expect more visits from ICE agents to review I-9 forms and workplace compliance, particularly in industries relying heavily on immigrant labor – such as construction sites, restaurants, and hotels. 2. Higher Penalties: Employers could face steep fines or legal consequences for hiring unauthorized workers or making I-9 errors. 3. E-Verify Push: There might be an expanded emphasis on using E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. How to Prepare 1. Audit Your Records: Review I-9 forms now. Correct ... Read more
Start Your Case Right Away with an Immigration Loan from BYDcash
Applying is Simple, No SSN or Credit Score Needed DMCA – De Mott, Curtright & Armendáriz is committed to providing you with the high level of legal support required to effectively navigate the complex US immigration system, and we know that can be expensive. That’s why we are proud to offer BYDcash as a payment option to help you pay for both your attorney fees and your government filing fees. Whether you’re already in the United States or living abroad, BYDcash provides affordable and flexible immigration loans to help you: Get started right away, and file your case as soon ... Read more
Every baby born in the United States is a US Citizen. Judge calls Trump order ending birthright citizenship “blatantly unconstitutional,” and temporarily pauses the Executive Order from taking effect.
A federal judge said Thursday, January 23, 2025, that President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship was ‘blatantly unconstitutional’ and that he was issuing a temporary restraining order to block it. Un juez federal dijo el jueves 23 de enero de 2025 que la orden ejecutiva del presidente Donald Trump que ponía fin a la ciudadanía por nacimiento era “descaradamente inconstitucional” y que estaba emitiendo una orden de restricción temporal para bloquearla. [gallery size=”large” columns=”1″ ids=”2902,2900,2901,2899″]
DMCA Dallas Based Immigration Attorney Paul Hunker shares his thoughts with CBS Channel 11 Dallas about upcoming ICE immigration enforcement actions.
DMCA Partner, Paul Hunker, based of out DMCA’s Dallas, Texas office, shares his thoughts with CBS Channel 11 Dallas about upcoming ICE immigration enforcement actions. As the former Dallas ICE Chief Counsel, Hunker provides an expert perspective. His expertise serves as a crucial resource for the immigrant community now more than ever. Attorney Hunker is prepared to defend and safeguard your interests.
Managing Partner Lance Curtright breaks down President’s Trump’s immigration orders in this Q&A segment on KSAT12 news.
Lance Curtright has practiced immigration law since 2001 and is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. With expertise in non-immigrant and immigrant business visas (TN, E-Visas), family-based immigration, removal defense and federal litigation. He has a proven track record of representing clients in federal removal proceedings and helping individuals, corporations, and families secure legal permanent residency. As the managing partner of DMCA, Curtright supports businesses in navigating all immigration-related issues, getting them the help they need. Additionally, he has provided legal guidance on federal court cases that involve the Department of ... Read more
Essential steps for your immigration journey
Is your immigration status about to expire? Are you or your family members undocumented? Are you concerned about how your family will be affected by President Trump’s immigration policies? DMCA has helped immigrants, their families, and business owners navigate the U.S. immigration process since 1976. We can provide you reliable advice on the upcoming immigration changes. Here are some essential steps to get ready for your immigration journey: -Ensure you and all working individuals in your family are filing your taxes and reporting all income accurately. -File your taxes using your US Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) or request one ... Read more