Saldana Collins Law Firm, PLLC

Saldana Collins Law Firm, PLLC Immigration Law and Criminal Defense. Inmigración y Defensa Penal
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The Saldana Collins Law Office is dedicated to providing all clients quality representation. Our practice is focused on Immigration. Our staff is bilingual and appointments are available after hours and on weekends to accommodate our clients. If you should have any questions regarding Immigration and/or how a criminal case can effect your immigration status please do not hesitate to contact our of

fice. Proud member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Bienvenidos a la Facebook pagina de Saldaña Collins. La oficina legal Saldaña Collins se dedica a representación de clientes. Nuestra práctica se centra en la Ley de Inmigración y Defensa Penal. Nuestro personal es bilingüe y las citas están disponibles después de horas y los fines de semana para acomodar a nuestros clientes. Si tiene alguna pregunta relacionada con inmigración y / o cómo un caso criminal puede afectar su estado de inmigración, por favor no dude en ponerse en contacto con nuestra oficina. Orgulloso miembra de la Asociación Americana de Abogados de Inmigración.

08/25/2026

Lamentablemente, a lo largo del día de hoy hemos recibido informes de que los consulados de EE. UU. en varios países están cancelando citas para visas de inmigrante. Abogados de inmigración han reportado casos en los que las entrevistas de sus clientes fueron canceladas sin motivo alguno. Esta situación no se limita a México; al parecer, ocurre a nivel mundial. Si tiene una entrevista programada, consulte a su abogado de inmigración antes de salir de EE. UU., en caso de que se encuentre aquí. Si está en el extranjero, por favor verifique el estado de su caso y revise su correo electrónico para ver si ha recibido una notificación de cancelación. Como abogados de inmigración, por el momento no contamos con una explicación oficial sobre estas cancelaciones ni sobre cuántas más podrían producirse. Esperamos tener más información pronto.

Sadly today throughout the day we have received reports that U.S. consulates in various countries are canceling immigrant visa appointments. Immigration attorneys have shared accounts of client interviews being canceled for no reason. It is not just limited to Mexico it appears to be worldwide. If you have an interview scheduled, reach out to you immigration attoney before departing the USA if you are here. If you are abroad please check your case status and email to see if you received a cancellation notice. As immigration lawyers we do not have an official explanation for the cancellations at this time and how many more will be canceled. Hopefully we will know more soon.

08/13/2026

DO NOT TRAVEL OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES USING ADVANCE PAROLE

Current clients: If you currently have a pending Application to Adjust Status (Form I-485) and have received Advance Parole, I am advising you NOT TO TRAVEL OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES AT THIS TIME.

This instruction applies whether your Advance Parole was issued:

* as a separate paper Advance Parole document;
* as a combination Employment/Advance Parole card; or
* in any other form authorizing travel while your immigration case remains pending.

Even if the United States government has already approved your Advance Parole, you should not leave the United States unless you speak to an immigration attorney who has specifically reviewed your individual immigration history and advised you in writing that you may travel as of today.

IMPORTANT CHANGE IN IMMIGRATION LAW

On August 13, 2026, the Board of Immigration Appeals issued a significant precedential decision, Matter of DELCARMEN-LARA, 29 I&N Dec. 830 (BIA 2026).

For many years, immigration attorneys relied upon Matter of Arrabally and Yerrabelly, 25 I&N Dec. 771 (BIA 2012), which held that certain travel pursuant to Advance Parole was not considered a “departure” from the United States for purposes of the unlawful-presence inadmissibility provisions.

The Board of Immigration Appeals has now expressly overruled that decision.

The BIA has held that:

A departure from the United States pursuant to Advance Parole is a “departure” for purposes of INA § 212(a)(9)(B)(i)(II).

The new rule applies prospectively.

This is extremely important for individuals who accumulated unlawful presence in the United States before obtaining Advance Parole. Depending upon the individual person’s immigration history, leaving the United States may now trigger an inadmissibility ground that could seriously affect the person’s ability to return to the United States and/or obtain lawful permanent residence.

We are talking the 3 and 10 year bars, people!

AN ADVANCE PAROLE DOCUMENT IS NOT A GUARANTEE OF REENTRY

Please understand that possessing a valid Advance Parole document has never been an absolute guarantee that you will be permitted to return to the United States.

The new BIA decision makes international travel particularly concerning for certain adjustment applicants because a trip taken with Advance Parole may now legally constitute a departure from the United States for purposes of the unlawful-presence bars.

Accordingly:

DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE USCIS APPROVED YOUR ADVANCE PAROLE, IT IS SAFE FOR YOU TO TRAVEL.

DO NOT PURCHASE AN INTERNATIONAL AIRLINE TICKET BASED UPON YOUR ADVANCE PAROLE APPROVAL.

DO NOT LEAVE THE UNITED STATES WITHOUT FIRST RECEIVING INDIVIDUAL LEGAL ADVICE FROM OUR OFFICE.

If you already have international travel scheduled, please contact the office before leaving the United States.

THIS DEVELOPMENT IS OUTSIDE THE CONTROL OF YOUR ATTORNEY

I understand that this information may be extremely disappointing, particularly for clients who have planned vacations, family visits, weddings, funerals, or other important international travel.

However, I did not create this rule and I have no ability to change a precedential decision issued by the Board of Immigration Appeals.

As your attorney, my responsibility is to inform you promptly when a change in immigration law may place your immigration status or pending application at risk.

I would rather advise a client to postpone a trip than have that client leave the United States and discover afterward that the departure created a serious immigration problem.

ZERO TOLERANCE FOR ABUSIVE COMMUNICATIONS

Clients are welcome to contact the office with reasonable questions about how this new decision affects their individual immigration cases.

Please be patient as we navigate what this means for many of our clients. Please understand we may not be able to call immediately or answer every question you have as we are still processing the implications this will have for so many of our clients in particular those that are outside of the USA right now.

We are in this nightmare together and we will not tolerate abusive, threatening, insulting, harassing, or disrespectful emails, telephone calls, text messages, or other communications directed toward us or anyone associated with this office because of this change in immigration law which was not our fault and it will be a sufficient ground for me to withdraw as your counsel if me or my staff is subjected to unfair treatment by frustrated clients.

This decision was issued by the Board of Immigration Appeals, not by this law firm.

I am advising you of the change because it is our professional obligation to protect your interests and warn you of potential immigration consequences.

Questions are welcome. Abuse is not.

BOTTOM LINE

UNTIL YOU ARE INDIVIDUALLY ADVISED OTHERWISE DO NOT LEAVE THE UNITED STATES USING ADVANCE PAROLE.

This advisory is being sent out of an abundance of caution while we evaluate the implications of Matter of DELCARMEN-LARA for clients with pending adjustment-of-status applications.

Every immigration history is different. Whether the new decision creates a particular inadmissibility problem depends upon the facts of the individual case.

Please protect your pending immigration matter by following this instruction. We are reaching out to those clients we know had plans to depart and those that are currently out of the USA.

08/06/2026

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS | Domestic Travel Safety Guide for Immigrant Communities

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The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) has released an updated flyer (last revised July 31, 2026) outlining important safety information for undocumented immigrants traveling within the United States. With expanded data-sharing between TSA, ICE, CBP, and USCIS, and continued CBP authority within 100 miles of any U.S. border, domestic travel — by plane, bus, train, or even car — carries more risk today than in years past.

📌 Key Points from the AILA Flyer:

✈️ Airport Screening: TSA shares passenger data with ICE, which cross-references it against removal orders. This is a heightened concern for anyone with a final order of removal, a pending application, or a criminal history.

👁️ Facial Recognition: DHS is merging TSA, ICE, CBP, and USCIS biometric systems. Travelers currently have the right to opt out of facial recognition scans at the airport and request manual ID verification — though prior scans taken at lawful entry may remain on file.

🚌 The 100-Mile Border Zone: CBP can board buses and trains without a warrant within 100 miles of any U.S. border — an area covering roughly two-thirds of the U.S. population, including large parts of Texas, California, Arizona, New Mexico, Florida, Michigan, and New England.

🚗 High-Risk States: States such as Texas, Alabama, and Florida have laws that can escalate a routine traffic stop into a detention or arrest for individuals with status issues.

✅ Before You Travel:

· Consult your immigration attorney first

· Share your travel plans and your attorney's contact information with someone you trust

· Arrange care for your children in case of detention

· Memorize your attorney's phone number

· Carry physical copies of key immigration documents

· Secure your electronic devices

🛑 If Stopped, Questioned, or Detained:

· Stay calm — do not run, argue, or resist

· You may show your passport but are not required to disclose your visa category

· You may say: "I am opting out of facial recognition. I want manual ID verification."

· You may say: "I am exercising my right to remain silent."

· You may say: "I want to speak to an attorney."

· Do not sign any document without first speaking to your attorney — some forms can permanently waive your right to a hearing

What This Means for You

Even routine travel now carries legal risk for individuals without stable status. If you have any pending application, prior removal order, or criminal history, speak with a licensed immigration attorney before making travel plans — the right preparation can make all the difference.

📌 Source: American Immigration Lawyers Association, "Domestic Travel Information for Undocumented Immigrants" (flyer last updated July 31, 2026) — www.ailalawyer.com

This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult a licensed immigration attorney regarding your individual circumstances.

I just love when a family reaches out to ask me if I can help them with dual citizenship for their American born childre...
08/03/2026

I just love when a family reaches out to ask me if I can help them with dual citizenship for their American born children. Having done this process myself for my own sons, I completely understand it can be frustrating to make sure you have the right forms, right evidence and scheduling that appointment. Especially if you are a “no sabo” applicant. Having to deal with the process in Spanish can be daunting. Let us help you make that process run smoothly! Congrats to our client who now has dual citizenship.

Happy Fourth of July weekend!In observance of the 4th of July our office is closed today and Saturday.
07/03/2026

Happy Fourth of July weekend!
In observance of the 4th of July our office is closed today and Saturday.

Instead of working on immigration cases today my husband and I went to go check on our cattle. My brain needed a break. ...
06/28/2026

Instead of working on immigration cases today my husband and I went to go check on our cattle. My brain needed a break. So just a little interesting tidbit about my personal life this lawyer really enjoys the outdoors and any reason to be outside. Even when it is extremely hot. These are Texas Longhorns.

¡Gracias a todos mis clientes por su paciencia y comprensión durante mi ausencia de la oficina mientras asisto a la Conf...
06/18/2026

¡Gracias a todos mis clientes por su paciencia y comprensión durante mi ausencia de la oficina mientras asisto a la Conferencia Nacional 2026 de la Asociación Americana de Abogados de Inmigración (AILA) en San Diego esta semana! Como abogado, es fundamental mantenerse al día sobre los cambios en las leyes de inmigración y la implementación de las políticas a nivel nacional. Aún más importante es establecer contactos con otros abogados de inmigración.

Thank you to all my clients that are being patient and understanding during my absence from the office while I attend the 2026 American Immigration Lawyers Association National Conference in San Diego this week! As a lawyer it is crucial to remain current and updated on changes in our immigration laws as well as how policies are being implemented nationwide. Even more important is networking with other immigration lawyers.

06/10/2026

Abogados de inmigración advierten que los casos inactivos y la falta de actualización de domicilio pueden aumentar el riesgo de una orden de deportación. 👉 https://bit.ly/3RZSLvI

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