Since election day there was been buzz about what this means for immigration law. Donald Trump has made known what he plans to do with immigration law and for those who are not citizens or undocumented, the future may be unclear.

For anyone who has a green card and is eligible to naturalize and become a US citizen, apply for naturalization NOW! Please remember if you are NOT a US citizen, you can potentially be deported! People who have lived in the US their entire lives and have valid green cards can still be deported for certain criminal actions. Please be aware that if you are not a citizen and receive an OUI/DUI/DWI this could threaten your legal status in the US. Please contact an attorney if you would like to naturalize but have a criminal background!

If you have DACA please be aware that once Donald Trump is sworn in as president, in January, the DACA program may be terminated and many could face deportation as a result. Please do not forget that DACA does not give anyone legal status, it only provides an avenue for work authorization and to defer removal action. If you are eligible for a green card or another visa through another avenue other than DACA, please apply as soon as possible.

Also if you are planning to travel, after Donald Trump is sworn in, it may be more difficult to obtain travel visas to certain countries, such as China and India. Please continue to check the State Department’s travel website for any potential issues if you are going abroad.

Immigration law has always been complex, but with a new administration coming in January it is important to know what your rights are and what you can do now. Please contact our office at 508-438-1198, if you have any questions about your immigration status.

THIS POST WAS WRITTEN BY ATTORNEY JAMIE COSME. IT IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE.