LaFontaine & Law Associates

10/22/2025

This scene is disturbing and uncomfortable to watch. We need to do much better than this as a democratic and humane society.

The operation began at about 3 p.m. in the area of Centre and Canal Streets where ICE agents showed up to question street vendors as part of an alleged

04/21/2025

Traveling abroad is very stressful for many visa holder and even lawful permanent residents at this time. It may be advisable to reconsider any recreational travel. If you have any specific concerns or criminal activity, please consult your attorney. It is better to be safe, than sorry later that you did not. Have a safe trip if you are traveling.

Recently, green-card and visa holders have been facing tougher scrutiny at airports. Immigration attorneys give tips on how reduce the chances of running into problems while traveling.

04/11/2025

All aliens are advised by USCIS that they may be subject to registration requirements as per below. Please review "who is not registered" section of the attached link to determine if you must register. This rule goes into effect on April 11, 2025. An alien’s willful failure or refusal to apply to register or to be fingerprinted is punishable by a fine of up to $5,000 or imprisonment for up to six months, or both. 8 U.S.C. 1306(a) If you are a current client, call our office to discuss this requirement or for assistance. If you are not a client, call 301-424-6339 to schedule an appointment for guidance.

On Jan. 20, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14159, Protecting the American People Against Invasion, which directed the Department of Homeland Security to ensure that aliens comply with their duty to register with the government under section 262 of the Immigration and Nationality ...

03/18/2025

The United States has deported 238 alleged members of the notorious Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua to El Salvador, where they have been placed in one of the ...

06/19/2024

Executive Order to help undocumented married to U.S. citizens.

The new executive order from President Biden is expected to shield about 500,000 undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens from deportation

06/19/2024

DACA holders eligible for H-1B visas?

President Joe Biden announced a new policy that could allow DACA recipients greater access to H-1B visas and other employment paths.

06/19/2024

Limitations on the number of asylum seekers imposed at border.

One attorney told Newsweek that the system was "irredeemably defunct" and needed drastic change instead.

06/19/2024

Another immigration battle lost at the Supreme Court and door closed to many hopeful immigrants with removal orders.

Three immigrants had challenged their deportation orders after missing hearings. They said the government didn't provide enough information.

07/22/2023

DHS announced the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations for El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua for 18 months or until March 9, 2025. Existing TPS beneficiaries must re-register during the 60-day re-registration period from July 12, 2023, through Sept. 10, 2023.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the rescission of the prior Administration’s terminations of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations for El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua and the extension of TPS for these for countries for 18 months.

07/04/2023

Happy ! LaFontaine & Law Associates will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.

06/19/2023

LaFontaine & Law Associates will be closed on Monday, June 19, 2023, in observance of

06/08/2023

"According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Florida already has 53 available workers for every 100 open jobs, landing the state in the 'more severe' category of labor shortage."

Florida already has 53 available workers for every 100 open jobs, landing the state in the "more severe" category of labor shortage