Posts in Crimmigration

Apr 19 Introducing Lawyers for Immigrants Podcast

Hello, I am Attorney Yifei He, from the Law Office of Yifei He PLLC. I am an experienced immigration attorney and I focus my business around helping immigrants achieve American citizenship. I would like to introduce you all to my firm’s newest resource, a video podcast called “Lawyers...

Apr 05 Leandra’s Law (Child Passenger Protection Act)

About Leandra’s Law             Leandra’s Law is named in honor of Leandra Rosado. She was an eleven-year-old girl who was killed in a DUI related accident. Even if you are a first time DUI offender, if you are driving with a passenger who is fifteen years, or younger...

Mar 23 Credit Card Fraud/Scamming

Overview Credit card fraud/scamming is a type of identity theft. Credit card fraud involves taking someone’s credit card and using it unauthorized. For example, making unauthorized purchases, or removing funds from an account. This article will discuss how to prevent accusations of credit card fraud, what to do...

Mar 16 Domestic Violence

Overview Domestic violence, or abuse is a form of harm committed by a person in the victim’s domestic circle. This includes current and ex-partners, immediate and distant family members and friends. Domestic violence usually occurs when there is a pattern of behavior/s in the relationship used to gain...

Mar 11 Police Brutality

Overview Police brutality has always been a major issue in the U.S., but it is finally getting the recognition it infamously deserves. Police brutality occurs when a police officer uses excessive and unnecessary physical force and violence. Luckily, with technological advances like smart phones, documenting and reporting police...

Mar 09 Plea Agreements and Bargains

Overview Everyday across the U.S., countless people are found guilty of a crime, or multiple crimes. However, most of these cases do not go to trial. Instead, criminal cases that end in a person being convicted of a crime/s, are usually a direct result of plea bargaining. A...

Jan 28 Criminal Collateral Consequences

Hello everyone. Yifei He, your criminal and immigration lawyer and today I want to talk to you more about immigrants being charged with crimes and the potential consequences. The criminal justice system is especially harsh on immigrants because as an immigrant, if you were convicted of a crime,...

Apr 08 What Is an H-1B Visa?

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issues 85,000 H-1B visas every year. As the job market fluctuates and innovation requires more input from skilled workers around the world, the H-1B visa is more important than ever. So, what is an H-1B visa, and what does it do? H-1B Visa...

Mar 01 What Is a U Visa?

U Visa Overview U Visas can provide temporary immigration status to victims of a qualifying crime or criminal activity and have suffered substantial mental or physical abuse. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will determine if you are eligible for a U visa based on information provided by...

Dec 11 What Are Your Criminal Appeal Options as an Immigrant?

A criminal conviction can trigger serious consequences, such as hefty fines or years in prison. For immigrants, the stakes are even higher. A conviction could prevent you from qualifying for U.S. citizenship in the future, and it could even result in immediate deportation. If you aren’t a U.S. citizen, and you’ve been...