If you have an F-1 visa (or know someone who does), this is for you By the Benme Legal legal team Big changes are coming for international students, and our attorneys want to explain them clearly. Starting September 15, 2026, a new federal rule takes effect that significantly changes the status of those holding an […]

Immigration hearings without a lawyer: why preparation matters more than ever By Khyrsi Prosperi-Quintana, Associate Attorney at Benme Legal (@khyrsiprosperibenme) Our attorney Khyrsi Prosperi-Quintana breaks down the implications of a recent Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) decision on hearings and continuance requests when a person appears without legal representation. Prosperi-Quintana clears up an important point […]

“I’m scared! Can I be deported?” By Héctor Benítez, attorney and president of Benme Legal This is one of the questions we hear most often at our firm, and we understand why. The fear of deportation is real and affects the daily lives of thousands of families. That’s why our attorneys want to talk about […]