Legal BLOG

United States employers are required to ask for proof of legal status because it is illegal for any employer to hire a person knowing that the individual is not lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Therefore, most undocumented immigrants face significant barriers to gaining employment in the U.S. Nonetheless, there are some legal ways for undocumented immigrants to earn money in the United States. Independent Contractor Undocumented immigrants may work as independent contractors, and file and pay taxes without having to disclose legal status. An independent contractor is a self-employed person, also known as a freelancer . Who has control is what makes the difference between an employee and an independent contractor. An independent contractor has control of what and how the work will be done. An individual or business pays the independent contractor for their services and controls only the result of the work.  Independent contractors normally do business in their name using an indiv

The United States immigration law allows asylum seekers to immigrate to the U.S. to get protection from persecution due to their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. To qualify for asylum, one must be a refugee and be present in the United States.  The new asylum policies under the Biden Administration require Asylum seekers to make an appointment on the CBP One app before presenting themself at a port of entry.  After using the CBP One app to create an account, register, and request an appointment for several days (preferably more than 14 days), and if unable to schedule an appointment, asylum seekers may go to a port of entry and request asylum.  The individual has the burden to prove their inability to use the CBP One app due to an "ongoing and serious obstacle." If the individual persuades the official of the obstacle, the not-so-normal asylum process will begin. The following process also applies to asylum seekers wi