Matthew I. Hirsch, Partner at Solow, Hartnett and Galvan, has been invited to speak at the upcoming Annual Conference of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) to be held in June 2025 in Denver, Colorado. With over 100 sessions covering five different tracks, AILA’s Annual Conference is the largest gathering of immigration law professionals…

On January 20, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14159, titled Protecting the American People Against Invasion, which directed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to strengthen the enforcement of the alien registration requirement under Section 262 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). This order emphasizes the importance of ensuring that all non-citizens (aliens)…

The Trump administration is actively working on a sweeping travel ban, expected to be implemented next week, that expands the restrictions from his first term. This new proposal could significantly impact the lives of hundreds of thousands of citizens from up to 41 countries, while raising concerns about national security, fairness, discrimination, and the future…

Let’s be honest: Unless you are 100% Native American, your family came from somewhere else. Whether your ancestors arrived centuries ago on the Mayflower, passed through Ellis Island with nothing but a suitcase, or crossed the southern border just last year, at some point, someone in your family made the decision to leave their homeland…

In recent weeks, immigration in the United States has become an even more precarious issue under the aggressive policies of the Trump administration. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has ramped up enforcement efforts, arresting more than 8,200 people—three times the daily average from the final year of the Biden administration. This surge has spread fear…

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Relocation to Ecuador from the USA

Fran Metz has always had a restless spirit. Born in Hawaii and raised in California, she moved around the U.S. before arriving in Durango, Colorado, in 1990 to attend Fort Lewis College, where she fell in love with the state and made it home. Over the years, her…

It’s completely normal to feel anxious and scared right now, especially with all the talk in the media about mass deportations under the new administration. For many of you, this fear goes beyond just your own situation—it’s about your family, friends, and your entire community.

But here’s the important thing to remember: You are not…