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A Long-Awaited Triumph: Carlos Zurita’s Green Card Journey Ends in Success
We are thrilled to share the incredible news – Carlos Zurita has officially received his visa approval and will soon reunite with his family in the U.S. Carlos’s journey, featured in Newsweek and KSAT, highlights the challenges immigrants face when navigating the legal immigration system. After traveling to Mexico for his green card interview, Carlos was stuck there for 30 days due to an administrative issue. His wife Kendall bravely shared their struggle and the emotional toll of their separation Thanks to persistent legal advocacy and the support of Congressman Greg Casar’s office, on Saturday, his visa was approved. As ... Read more
Exabogado de ICE, ahora abogado de inmigración, Paul Hunker, habla sobre la detención de migrantes en las cortes con Telemundo 60
En una reciente participación en un segmento con Telemundo 60, el abogado Paul Hunker — quien anteriormente sirvió como abogado principal del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE)— ofreció un análisis crucial sobre la práctica de detener migrantes durante sus audiencias en las cortes de inmigración. Ver Segmento Completo: Hoy en día, como parte del equipo de abogados de inmigración en DMCA – De Mott, Curtright & Armendariz, LLP, el Sr. Hunker comparte su experiencia desde “el otro lado” para proteger los derechos de las personas en procesos migratorios. Su conocimiento profundo sobre cómo operan las agencias gubernamentales ... Read more
ICE Presence at San Antonio Immigration Court: What You Need to Know
Yesterday, ICE officers were present at the San Antonio immigration court and detained some immigrants who appeared for their scheduled court hearings before an immigration judge. It is important to emphasize that ICE is targeting a specific group of noncitizens. The majority of individuals attending court hearings are not being arrested. At DMCA, we are closely monitoring these developments. If you are a client who falls within the group currently being targeted, we will contact you prior to your hearing to discuss your case strategy. If you are unsure whether this recent ICE policy may affect you, we encourage you ... Read more
Newly Imposed Registration Requirements for Noncitizens
As of April 11, 2025, the Trump administration is requiring that some noncitizens must register their presence in the United States. There are criminal and civil penalties for those who willfully fail or refuse to register. The information below identifies who must register, who is not required to register, and how registration is accomplished. Who is NOT required to register? If you fall under one or more of the following categories, you do not need to register under the new guidelines because you have previously registered. However, you must carry evidence that proves your prior registration. Noncitizens ... Read more
Judge pauses Trump administration plans to end temporary legal protections for Venezuelans
El 31 de marzo de 2025, el Juez de Distrito de EE. UU. Chen en San Francisco bloqueó temporalmente el intento de la administración Trump de revocar el Estatus de Protección Temporal (TPS) para los inmigrantes venezolanos. ¿Qué significa esto? Las protecciones del TPS siguen vigentes, por ahora. El tribunal revisará la legalidad de la cancelación. Mantenerse proactivo es crucial. En DMCA, seguimos de cerca estos cambios legales y estamos listos para ayudarle a comprender las implicaciones que esto tiene para su proceso migratorio. Si usted o un ser querido tiene Estatus de Protección Temporal (TPS) o necesita aclaraciones ... Read more
DMCA Partner Paul Hunker featured on NBCDFW: Former ICE director says deporting 13 million ‘not going to happen’
Former Dallas ICE Chief Counsel, and current DMCA partner, immigration attorney Paul Hunker interviewed by NBC DFW. Retired ICE leaders tell NBC 5 Investigates the agency is not equipped to arrest, detain and deport the millions of people the Trump administration has pledged to remove From the article: The White House said ICE made about 8,000 arrests nationwide in the first two weeks of the administration. The largest single-day number of arrests was about 1,100. Even if ICE could sustain that peak number every day for four years, it would total a little more than 1.5 million arrests—far short of ... Read more
DMCA Partner Paul Hunker interviewed by CBS News Texas on what President Trump’s immigration-related executive orders do?
Former Dallas ICE Chief Counsel, and current DMCA partner, immigration attorney Paul Hunker provided insight into what President Trump’s immigration-related executive orders do. From the article: “These executive orders prioritize detention of noncitizens here illegally,” said immigration attorney Paul Hunker, who formerly served as Chief Counsel for Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Dallas. “I think that’s worrisome for people. I think the purported largest deportation in history is scary for people as well.” According to Hunker, fulfilling the Trump campaign promise of mass deportations would require ICE to acquire significant additional detention space and send a lot more immigration officers on the streets to ... 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
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