Sharma-Crawford Attorneys at Law

06/04/2026

🚨 These aren't just numbers.

They represent people who came to the United States seeking protection and families whose futures may depend on the outcome of a single hearing.

When asylum denial rates reach these levels, the human impact cannot be ignored.

06/02/2026

📍 In conversation with Ketki Angre of StratNewsGlobal about the chaotic, unstable world of US immigration and why people need to lean in, not check out.

For thousands of Indians living in the United States on H-1B visas and waiting for green cards, a recent USCIS policy update has triggered fresh anxiety. Cou...

06/01/2026

405 days in custody.
3 federal cases in 3 different jurisdictions,
1 courageous client, and
a legal team that refused to give up.

Family reunited today. So many tears of joy. 🥹🙌🙏

05/31/2026

In solidarity with those protesting conditions in Delaney Hall.
Violating human rights is immoral.

05/22/2026

JUST IN:

USCIS just dropped a policy memo that is, on its face, unlawful. It is designed to deny all adjustment cases in the US for visa overstays. US citizen spouses would be forced to have their spouses leave the country and consular process. Beyond violating the plain language of the statute, there are huge issues of the separation of powers and an abuse of discretion. This is a direct attempt to shove people out of the country, deny visas, and then hide behind the consular nonreviewability doctrine. This is legal immigration under attack. Expect litigation because, well, this is illegal.

AVISO IMPORTANTE:

USCIS acaba de publicar un memorando de política que, a primera vista, es ilegal. Está diseñado para negar todos los casos de ajuste de estatus dentro de Estados Unidos para personas que excedieron el tiempo permitido de su visa. Los cónyuges ciudadanos estadounidenses se verían obligados a que sus esposos o esposas salgan del país y realicen el proceso consular. Más allá de violar el texto claro de la ley, existen serios problemas relacionados con la separación de poderes y un abuso de discreción. Este es un intento directo de expulsar a las personas del país, negar visas y luego escudarse en la doctrina de la no revisabilidad consular. Esto es un ataque contra la inmigración legal. Se espera litigio porque, simplemente, esto es ilegal.

Link to memo:https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/PM-602-0199-AdjustmentOfStatusAndDiscretion-20260521.pdf

05/22/2026

After 14 days in immigration detention, a parent is finally back home with their children.

They believed their immigration process was already being handled through a petition their U.S. citizen spouse said had been filed. But no petition had ever been submitted.

In the middle of a painful family situation, immigration enforcement was used against them. They were reported to immigration authorities, placed in removal proceedings, and separated from their children while detained.

This week, they were granted bond and reunited with their family while continuing to fight their case outside of detention. We are grateful to have helped reunite this family and we will continue to fight to keep them together.

No child should have to wonder when they will see their parent again.

Behind every immigration case is a real family, real fear, and real resilience. And far too many families across this country are still living through this reality every day.

05/22/2026

Spread the word and make the calls. Funding an agency that violates human rights and places communities in danger is the wrong way forward. Make the call and keep calling!

05/20/2026

People often believe that if they follow every immigration requirement, attend every ICE check-in, maintain work authorization, and stay out of trouble, they will be safe from detention.

But this was not the case, which highlights how quickly immigration enforcement priorities can shift.

No criminal history, pending immigration applications through marriage to a U.S. citizen, yet was still detained during a routine check-in and later deported while his case remained pending.

Many immigrant families are now facing how quickly enforcement policies keeps changing, even for the ones who were actively complying with the immigration process.

A Kansas City couple remains separated after a routine immigration check-in led to deportation.

05/20/2026

📌 OFFICE HOURS UPDATE

Our office will be closing early this Friday, May 23rd, at 3:00 PM and will also be closed on Monday, May 26th, in observance of the holiday.

While our office hours may be adjusted, our team continues working diligently behind the scenes on our clients’ cases and legal matters.

We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 27th.

Thank you for your understanding.

05/17/2026