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6 Ways Tingen Law Helps You Prepare for Your Asylum Interview in the U.S.

Preparing for your asylum interview can feel overwhelming, but Tingen Law guides you through the process.

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Deportation Defense

How to Locate Someone Who is Detained by ICE

If a loved one is detained by ICE, you can locate them through several official channels.

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Green Cards

A Quick Guide to Form I-864, Affidavit of Support

Form I-864, Affidavit of Support is required for most family and employment-based immigrant petitions to demonstrate adequate financial support.

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Green Cards

Green Card Renewal Processing Times [2022]

Green cards expire every 10 years and must be renewed to maintain your permanent resident status.

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Green Cards

How to Replace a Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Green Card

Losing your green card can be stressful, but you retain all rights as a permanent resident. Learn the step-by-step process to replace a lost, stolen, or damaged green card.

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Deportation Defense

Stopped By ICE in Public: A Quick Guide for Immigrants

Know your constitutional rights during ICE encounters. Learn what to do if stopped in public, including how to protect yourself and understand the legal limits of immigration enforcement authority.

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Deportation Defense

What to Do if ICE Comes to Your Workplace: A Quick Guide for Immigrants

Know your constitutional rights if ICE appears at your workplace. Learn how to protect yourself through refusal of unlawful searches, your right to remain silent, and access to legal representation.

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Deportation Defense

What to Do if ICE Knocks on Your Door: A Quick Guide for Immigrants

Understanding your rights during an ICE encounter is crucial for protecting yourself. Learn the three main rights that apply when ICE agents appear at your door and get eight practical tips to safeguard your interests.

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Deportation Defense

What to Do After an ICE Arrest: A Quick Guide for Immigrants

If you're arrested by ICE, know your rights: remain silent, refuse searches, and request an attorney immediately. Tingen Law can help protect your legal interests during this critical time.

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Deportation Defense

10 Questions to Expect During a Deportation Defense Consultation

During a deportation defense consultation, your attorney will ask strategic questions to identify if you're eligible for relief options or have disqualifying factors that may bar your stay.

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Deportation Defense

Voluntary Departure vs. Deportation: A Quick Guide

Understanding your options during removal proceedings is crucial. Voluntary departure allows you to leave the U.S. on your own terms, potentially preserving your ability to return later—unlike deportation, which carries long-term bars to reentry.

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Green Cards

Do I Need to Renew My Green Card?

Your green card requires periodic renewal to remain valid. Most green card holders must renew every 10 years, while conditional green card holders must renew after just 2 years.

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