Worksite Enforcement: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Under the current administration, we are witnessing a stronger focus on immigration law enforcement in workplaces. Here’s what you need to know : What’s Changing? 1. Increased Inspections: Expect more visits from ICE agents to review I-9 forms and workplace compliance, particularly in industries relying heavily on immigrant labor – such as construction sites, restaurants, and hotels. 2. Higher Penalties: Employers could face steep fines or legal consequences for hiring unauthorized workers or making I-9 errors. 3. E-Verify Push: There might be an expanded emphasis on using E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. How to Prepare 1. Audit Your Records: Review I-9 forms now. Correct ... Read more
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Applying is Simple, No SSN or Credit Score Needed DMCA – De Mott, Curtright & Armendáriz is committed to providing you with the high level of legal support required to effectively navigate the complex US immigration system, and we know that can be expensive. That’s why we are proud to offer BYDcash as a payment option to help you pay for both your attorney fees and your government filing fees. Whether you’re already in the United States or living abroad, BYDcash provides affordable and flexible immigration loans to help you: Get started right away, and file your case as soon ... Read more
DMCA Partner Paul Hunker interviewed by NBC/DFW on ICE’s weekend arrests
Former Dallas-Fort Worth ICE Chief Counsel, and current DMCA partner, Paul Hunker provided insight into ICE’s arrests over the weekend. From the article: “It’s a plan that some former ICE officials say will take time to implement, at an agency with limited resources. ‘It’s very challenging because ICE doesn’t have any more officers than it had before Trump became president,’ said Paul Hunker, who served as chief legal counsel at ICE in Dallas where he was involved in enforcement operations. Hunker says the agency would likely need assistance from other federal law enforcement agencies to quickly ramp up arrests, and ... Read more
Every baby born in the United States is a US Citizen. Judge calls Trump order ending birthright citizenship “blatantly unconstitutional,” and temporarily pauses the Executive Order from taking effect.
A federal judge said Thursday, January 23, 2025, that President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship was ‘blatantly unconstitutional’ and that he was issuing a temporary restraining order to block it. Un juez federal dijo el jueves 23 de enero de 2025 que la orden ejecutiva del presidente Donald Trump que ponía fin a la ciudadanía por nacimiento era “descaradamente inconstitucional” y que estaba emitiendo una orden de restricción temporal para bloquearla. [gallery size=”large” columns=”1″ ids=”2902,2900,2901,2899″]
DMCA Dallas Based Immigration Attorney Paul Hunker shares his thoughts with CBS Channel 11 Dallas about upcoming ICE immigration enforcement actions.
DMCA Partner, Paul Hunker, based of out DMCA’s Dallas, Texas office, shares his thoughts with CBS Channel 11 Dallas about upcoming ICE immigration enforcement actions. As the former Dallas ICE Chief Counsel, Hunker provides an expert perspective. His expertise serves as a crucial resource for the immigrant community now more than ever. Attorney Hunker is prepared to defend and safeguard your interests.
Managing Partner Lance Curtright breaks down President’s Trump’s immigration orders in this Q&A segment on KSAT12 news.
Lance Curtright has practiced immigration law since 2001 and is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. With expertise in non-immigrant and immigrant business visas (TN, E-Visas), family-based immigration, removal defense and federal litigation. He has a proven track record of representing clients in federal removal proceedings and helping individuals, corporations, and families secure legal permanent residency. As the managing partner of DMCA, Curtright supports businesses in navigating all immigration-related issues, getting them the help they need. Additionally, he has provided legal guidance on federal court cases that involve the Department of ... Read more
Fifth Circuit’s recent decision on DACA program
On January 17, 2025, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an important ruling on DACA. Here are the takeaways: Importantly, the Fifth Circuit decision allows ALL current DACA recipients, no matter what State they reside in, to apply to renew their DACA status. This means current DACA recipients can continue to apply to DHS to renew their DACA grants. The ruling also allows applicants to file their first or initial DACA application. However, those applicants residing in Texas are not qualified to receive work authorization. Finally, the Fifth Circuit decision also upheld the part of DACA ... Read more
Trump’s Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship
The 14th Amendment states: “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.” Despite the plain meaning of the Amendment’s text, the Trump administration issued an Executive Order claiming that some persons born in the United States are not citizens. The EO runs contrary to centuries of Supreme Court decisions construing the Amendment’s application to all persons born in the country—regardless of their parents’ immigration status. The EO only applies to children born 30 days from the date ... Read more
Trump’s inauguration on MLK Day
So ends a transformative day of contrasts. We celebrated Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of championing civil rights while watching President Trump claim to honor MLK’s dream, in part, by promising the largest mass deportation program since the Eisenhower administration. Whose vision of America will prevail? The frequently repeated mantra “don’t believe what Trump says but watch what he does” has no application in the arena of immigration. His day 1 actions caught up with his rhetoric. Under the dubious title “Make America Safe Again” he is already “ending asylum for illegal border crossers, cracking down on criminal sanctuaries, and ... Read more
DMCA partner Paul Hunker recently shared his experience on worksite immigration raids
Before joining DMCA last year, Paul Hunker was the Chief Counsel of the Dallas branch of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He recently shared his experience leading ICE on worksite immigration enforcement raids during his 30 years with the agency. From the KERA news story: “Usually, in terms of worksites, we have some information – someone has come to us and told us, you know, that there are undocumented persons that are working there,” Paul Hunker, former chief counsel for ICE in Dallas, told The Texas Newsroom. He said they often receive “intelligence” from an employee or are following up ... Read more
Essential steps for your immigration journey
Is your immigration status about to expire? Are you or your family members undocumented? Are you concerned about how your family will be affected by President Trump’s immigration policies? DMCA has helped immigrants, their families, and business owners navigate the U.S. immigration process since 1976. We can provide you reliable advice on the upcoming immigration changes. Here are some essential steps to get ready for your immigration journey: -Ensure you and all working individuals in your family are filing your taxes and reporting all income accurately. -File your taxes using your US Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) or request one ... Read more
Paul Hunker Op-Ed: Judge Barker’s November 7 decision finding the Keeping Families Together parole in place (PIP) program illegal and the future of PIP
Some people have asked me what I think about Judge Barker’s November 7 decision finding the Keeping Families Together parole in place (PIP) program illegal and the future of PIP. Judge Barker’s district court decision is not precedential, and it is unlikely that the Department of Justice will appeal. Will USCIS under Trump 47 follow Judge Barker’s reasoning and find that noncitizens who were paroled in place were not really paroled? The bulk of PIP is Military PIP and Judge Barker indicated that the National Defense Appropriations Act for 2020 “colorably” authorized PIP for certain noncitizen relatives of members of ... Read more