The Law Office of Val Gutierrez

09/30/2022

Immigrants contribute to our nation on so many levels. We are better together.

Today, NASA astronaut Frank Rubio makes his first trip to the International Space Station. The child of immigrants, Rubio is the first Salvadoran-American in space.

Immigrants help our nation lead the world - and the galaxy. 🚀

09/10/2022

I hate it when this happens to me it sucks bad.

Poor kity (and lawyers) 😭

09/08/2022

And one more.

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A reminder to Congress that .

01/13/2021

This agenda looks promising. This is why I have always recommend maintaining any protected status you have because these categories will probably be most likely to be benefit from immigration reform should it finally come.

The vice president-elect also said the new administration would try to decrease by five years the time required to obtain citizenship.

12/14/2020

ROBERTSON COUNTY COURT HOUSE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC DUE TO COVID.

06/18/2020

This decision is a win but on technical grounds. The government can still attempt to end this program again using the proper legal process. DACA is not a permanent solution It was never intended to be. But it can bridge the gap for some people until real permanent changes to the law are made. Make an appointment to discuss how this new development may affect your immigration options.

AILA applauds the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision blocking the rescission of DACA. The decision underscores the incredible importance of our nation’s foundational principle of separation of powers and the need for accountability in government agency actions.

03/19/2020

To those of you with child custody orders take note: during this time of disruption of school closures the Supreme Court of Texas has clarified that your possession schedule will continue to be based on the original academic calendar schedule for the district your child attends. It doesn’t matter whether the district has suspended classes. Follow the original school calendar. This would seem to apply to Thursday visitations too.

Of course as stated in their order, parents are free to mutually agree to a different schedule on their own. Be smart and be safe. Family comes first. Do what is best for your children but know that if you cannot mutually agree -then the original school calendar prevails.

Family law attorneys have been fielding calls from anxious clients asking questions about whether they were going to get their children back from their ex-spouse after spring break.

03/03/2020

https://cliniclegal.org/resources/protecting-your-community/know-your-rights/know-your-rights-guide-your-rights-when

YOU HAVE RIGHTS regardless of your immigration status. You may be at risk of being deported if you are undocumented, if you are a non-citizen with a criminal history, if you are on parole or have a prior deportation order.

11/12/2019

Today, as hears oral arguments on , the CLINIC team sends a message of solidarity to all DACA recipients, their families, friends and allies. We know your . We stand with you today and always.

11/02/2019

Update - implementation of policy which requires those seeking admission to US show they have health insurance is delayed by courts! Contact an immigration lawyer to review the facts of your situation before seeking any immigration benefit.

Today, litigators from AILA, the Justice Action Center, and the Innovation Law Lab, with Sidley Austin LLP providing pro bono assistance, successfully halted implementation of the administration’s attempt to ban immigrants based on their ability to obtain health insurance upon arrival to the U.S.