Wheatley Immigration Law, LLC

12/22/2025

Please note that Wheatley Immigration Law, LLC will be closed December 24th - December 26th. Wishing all families a happy holiday season!

12/01/2025

Más de 200 agentes de ICE han llegado a Nueva Orleans con el supuesto objetivo de arrestar y detener a 5,000 personas. Por lo tanto, tengo los siguientes consejos para los inmigrantes:

☑️ Si no tiene una licencia de conducir, no maneje.
☑️ Si es inmigrante, no viaje como pasajero con un conductor sin licencia.
☑️ No tiene que responder preguntas si es detenido por ICE.
☑️ Si ha estado en los Estados Unidos por más de dos años, lleve consigo evidencia de su presencia física en todo momento y en varios lugares (fotos en el teléfono, en el carro, en la casa).
☑️ Si alguna vez ha tenido cargos criminales desestimados o reducidos, mantenga evidencia de esto con usted en todo momento.
☑️ Si tiene algún trámite migratorio en proceso, lleve consigo los recibos de USCIS o su notificación de la próxima audiencia en todo momento.
☑️ Si tiene un permiso de trabajo o una tarjeta de residencia permanente, lleve copias con usted en todo momento y también guarde copias en su teléfono, carro y en su casa.
☑️ Si es un ciudadano naturalizado que no es blanco, lleve consigo una fotocopia de su pasaporte estadounidense o certificado de naturalización en todo momento.
☑️ Si es un ciudadano nacido en los Estados Unidos que no es blanco, lleve consigo una copia de su acta de nacimiento o pasaporte en todo momento.
☑️ Usted está más seguro en su propio hogar. No necesita abrirle la puerta a un oficial de ICE a menos que tenga una orden judicial. También estoy publicando volantes para ayudarle a conocer sus derechos.
☑️ Haga los arreglos necesarios para un poder notarial que permita a alguien manejar sus asuntos financieros en caso de detención.
☑️ Haga los arreglos necesarios para la custodia legal de sus hijos en caso de detención.
☑️ Organice a personas con estatus legal para que recojan y dejen a sus hijos en la escuela.
☑️ Ahorre dinero para un abogado y/o una fianza. Si ingresó sin visa, no se le otorgará fianza, pero puede presentar una petición en un tribunal federal, lo cual cuesta mucho más.
☑️ Si tiene un abogado, memorice el número de teléfono de su abogado y los números de teléfono de cualquier otra persona con la que desee comunicarse si es detenido.

Si cree que puede tener una defensa contra la deportación, asegúrese de consultar con un abogado de inmigración. Llámenos al 504-784-6803 hoy!

12/01/2025

Be prepared to assert your rights by downloading, printing and carrying a red card which you can show to the immigration officers: https://www.ilrc.org/redcards

This card states that you do not wish to speak, answer any questions, or sign any documents.

Esté preparado para hacer valer sus derechos, así que descargue, imprima y tenga una tarjeta roja con usted, que puede mostrarles a los oficiales de inmigración: https://www.ilrc.org/redcards

Esta tarjeta indica que usted no quiere hablar, responder ninguna pregunta ni firmar ningún documento.

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12/01/2025

Over 200 ICE agents have come to New Orleans with a professed goal of arresting and detaining 5,000 people. Therefore I have the following advice to immigrants:

☑️ If you do not have a driver’s license, do not drive.
☑️ If you are an immigrant, do not ride as a passenger with an unlicensed driver.
☑️ You do not have to answer questions if detained by ICE.
☑️ If you have been in the United States for more than two years, keep evidence of your physical presence with you at all times and in various locations (photos on phone, car, home).
☑️ If you have ever had criminal charges against you dismissed or reduced, keep evidence of this with you at all times.
☑️ If you have any immigration work in process, keep the USCIS receipts or your court notice of next hearing with you at all times.
☑️ If you have an employment authorization card or permanent residence card, keep copies of those with you at all times and also keep copies on your phone, car, and at home.
☑️ If you are a non-white naturalized citizen, keep a photocopy of your U.S. passport or naturalization certificate with you at all times.
☑️ If you are a non-white native-born citizen, keep a copy of your birth certificate or passport with you at all times.
☑️ You are safest in your own home. You do not need to open your door to an ICE officer unless there is a warrant. I am also posting flyers to help you know your rights.
☑️ Arrange for a power of attorney to handle your financial affairs in case of detention.
☑️ Arrange for legal custody of your children in case of detention.
☑️ Arrange for people with legal status to take and pick up your children from school.
☑️ Save money for a lawyer and/or bond. If you entered without a visa you will not be given a bond but you may be able to file a petition in federal district court, which costs a lot more.
☑️ If you have a lawyer, memorize your lawyer’s telephone number and the telephone numbers of anyone else you want to contact if detained.

If you think you may have a defense against being deported, make sure you consult with an immigration lawyer. Give us call at 504-784-6803 today!

10/13/2025

USCIS has announced that beginning October 20, 2025, all naturalization applicants will take a new version of the U.S. citizenship civics test. This update is designed to expand the range of questions and better evaluate applicants’ knowledge of U.S. history, government, and civic responsibilities.

Learn about USCIS’s new 2025 naturalization test changes. Stay informed and prepared for the latest immigration updates.

10/07/2025

We enjoyed participating in the Baton Rouge Lebanese American Festival and celebrating our vibrant community.

06/03/2025

The Information in this Flyer Will Better Equip You for your Court Appearance. We do not advise you to skip your hearing out of fear of detention. If you want representation for your hearing, please call us.

https://www.wheatleyimmigrationlaw.com/s/B6t0L4C

02/24/2025

In our blog regarding President Trump’s Executive Orders dated January 20, 2025, we discussed expedited removal. However, on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, the Trump administration expanded the expedited removal process. Traditionally, the law allowed the government to quickly deport undocumented immigrants without a hearing (1) who were arrested/detained within one hundred (100) miles of an international border or U.S. port of entry and (2) who were present in the country for less than two weeks. Under expedited removal, these undocumented immigrants who did not timely request asylum or failed to establish an asylum case could be deported without any hearing before an immigration court. Read on for more:

On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, the Trump administration expanded the expedited removal process. Under expedited removal, these undocumented immigrants who did not timely request asylum or failed to establish an asylum case could be deported without any hearing before an immigration court.

02/11/2025

अपने शपथ ग्रहण के दिन, राष्ट्रपति ट्रंप ने संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका में आव्रजन पर प्रभाव डालने वाले कार्यकारी आदेश जारी करने की अपनी योजनाओं को पूरा किया। नीचे इन परिवर्तनों का सारांश दिया गया है; हालांकि, अदालत में चुनौतियाँ पहले ही शुरू हो चुकी हैं।

अपने शपथ ग्रहण के दिन, राष्ट्रपति ट्रंप ने संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका में आव्रजन पर प्रभाव डालने वाले कार्यकारी आदेश ज....

01/27/2025

El día de su toma de posesión, el presidente Trump cumplió con sus planes declarados de emitir órdenes ejecutivas que afectan la inmigración a los Estados Unidos. A continuación, se incluye un resumen de estos cambios; sin embargo, las impugnaciones judiciales ya han comenzado.

Es importante no entrar en pánico al leer sobre estos cambios, ya que es demasiado pronto para decir exactamente cómo se implementarán o harán cumplir las medidas en este momento.

Compartiremos contigo las actualizaciones a medida que las recibamos. Si tienes preguntas sobre este mensaje, programa una consulta.

El día de su toma de posesión, el presidente Trump cumplió con sus planes declarados de emitir órdenes ejecutivas que afectan la inmigración a los Estados Unidos.

01/23/2025

On the day of his inauguration, President Trump followed through with his stated plans to issue executive orders impacting immigration to the United States. Here is a summary of these changes below; however, the court challenges have already begun.

It is important not to panic when reading about these changes, and it is too soon to tell how exactly the measures will be implemented or enforced at this time.

We will share updates with you as we receive them. If you have questions about this message, please schedule a consultation.

On the day of his inauguration, President Trump followed through with his stated plans to issue executive orders impacting immigration to the United States. Here is a summary of these changes below; however, the court challenges have already begun.