ICE Raids Today: How to Protect Your Immigration Case
In recent weeks, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids and operations have once again taken center stage in the public conversation in the United States. However, beyond the media attention, these operations have a dimension that is often overlooked: the psychological impact on migrants and their families. Therefore, if you are going through an immigration […]
TPS and Immigration Status: Legal Implications and Psychological Support
Currently, the TPS situation is causing uncertainty for many migrants.Various federal government decisions have sought to terminate or modify designations for certain countries, while federal courts have intervened to block or review those decisions. For example, in 2026 a federal court has temporarily blocked the attempt to end TPS for Haiti while legal proceedings continue. […]
Cancellation of Removal: Extreme Hardship Can Save Your Case
When facing deportation proceedings in the United States, every detail counts. In many cases, cancellation of deportation can represent a second chance to regularize your immigration status. However, one of the most decisive factors is demonstrating what is known as “extreme hardship.” So, what does this concept really mean? And how can a psychological evaluation […]
Black History Month
February is recognized in the United States as Black History Month, a commemoration that invites reflection on the history, contributions, and struggles of the African American community. However, beyond its cultural dimension, this month also opens a necessary conversation about civil rights, mental health, and immigration processes. If you are going through a process to […]
25N: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women | VAWA
Every November 25th, we commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. This date invites us to reflect on the different forms of violence that women face around the world.But it also reminds us of something very important: in the U.S., there are immigration protections for those who have experienced abuse, such […]
These are the questions for the U.S. citizenship exam.
Becoming a U.S. citizen is one of the most important steps in the immigration process. However, many people feel anxious about the citizenship exam, especially the oral part where they are asked the well-known 100 civics questions prepared by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). In this article, we explain what you need to […]
Guide to Understanding Immigration Psychological Evaluations
The purpose of psychological evaluations is to support immigration legal cases by providing psychological evidence about the applicant’s history, traumas, and personal circumstances. These evaluations are requested as part of the legal file in different types of proceedings and can be decisive in determining whether the case has a favorable outcome. At Carla Parola Counseling, […]
Supreme Court approves end of TPS 2023 for Venezuelans
On October 3, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court authorized the federal government to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) redesignated in 2023 for Venezuelan citizens.The decision represents a significant change for more than 200,000 people who live and work legally under this program. It also opens up new challenges for migrants and the immigration lawyers who […]
USCIS tightens penalties for immigration fraud.
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services recently announced a series of policy updates with a clear objective: to detect and more rigorously punish foreigners who falsify information or falsely claim U.S. citizenship. These measures include restoring advanced background screening and security investigation capabilities, with the aim of protecting the integrity of the immigration system and […]
Immigration raids on the rise
Protect yourself from raids, enforce your rights In recent weeks, immigration raids in the United States have returned to center stage. ICE, together with local police, intensified operations in workplaces such as hotels, racetracks, farms and other places where immigrants are usually found. This trend is reactivating fear in thousands of families living without papers […]