Defending Muslims in Immigration Matters

Since Donald Trump became President of the United States in January 2018, many Muslims have experienced problems securing visas to travel to the United States and gaining admission upon arrival at U.S. Ports of Entry.  Moreover, many Muslims in the United States are experiencing delays and other difficulties applying for adjustment of status to lawful permanent residence, changes of non-immigrant status, and other immigration benefits.  Increasing numbers of Muslim lawful permanent residents are experiencing lengthy delays and other problems securing naturalization.  As a result of President Trump’s Proclamation of September 24, 2017, which the U.S. Supreme Court upheld on June 26, 2018, in its Trump v. Hawaii decision, most citizens of 5 Muslim countries (Iran, Syria, Yemen, Libya and Somalia) are now barred from receiving immigrant visas and most nonimmigrant visas unless they are granted waivers.  As a result of this challenging environment, many Muslim U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents are being denied the right to immigrate family members to the United States or have family members visit them in the United States.  HSPRD attorneys are at the forefront of efforts to defend Muslims impacted by this hostile environment.  If you or a family member needs legal representation at this challenging time for Muslims seeking immigration or citizenship benefits, please contact our Firm at 312-239-7676 to schedule a consultation.