If you want to remain in America legally then you will need to become an U.S. citizen or obtain a permanent residency green card. There are 3 different options for becoming an American citizen. Two of them are automatic and occur when you are born. Being born on United States soil or being born abroad to US parents are the two automatic methods of becoming a US citizen. These two methods obviously do not apply if you are an adult which only leaves the last option, acquiring citizenship through naturalization.

Becoming a US citizen through naturalization is not the most straightforward of processes, so by the end of this article you should have a brief outline of the basics of naturalization. The first step to becoming a citizen is to become a legal US alien through an immigrant visa. There a few options for obtaining an immigrant visa. There is the traditional process of application which can take some time, the green card lottery, being awarded immigrant status due to persecution in your home country, marrying a US national as well as several more opportunities which can be found in our post regarding green cards.

Once the temporary run of your immigrant visa is near its end you will need to contact the US Citizenship and Immigration services to start the application of becoming a permanent resident. You gain many of the same rights as US citizens at this stage yet your status is always up for renewal, you can’t vote and you cannot hold a position in public office.

Following becoming a permanent resident you will need to meet a variety of requirement before you can become naturalized in the USA. Below is a brief list of those requirements:

• Remain and reside within the United States for a continuous period.
• Have the ability to read, write and speak the English language.
• Have a working knowledge of US history and government.
• Be of good moral character.
• Be committed to the principles of the American constitution.
• Have a favorable view towards the United States of America.

Upon meeting the requirements stipulated by the United States Citizenship and Immigration service and successfully completing the naturalization test, you will officially become an American citizen, This normally happens during a special ceremony to welcome new citizens to the USA.

To become a legal resident in the United States it is important that you have gone about it in the correct way with the right visas. If you come to the USA and over stay your visa or hop the border into the USA, you won’t have many chances of becoming a US citizen. If you are caught in the US as an illegal immigrant you will face deportation and a ban from the United States. Should this ever happen you will need to find a professional immigration bail bondsman and an immigration attorney to help protect your rights.

When people think of bondsman they often think of Hulk Hogan impersonators who run around in armless leather jackets and finish every sentence with “bro.” However what you see on the TV is definitely not what you get in the real world when you consider using the services of a bail bondsman. Because of the success of what will remain an unnamed TV show for this article, people have misconceptions about how bondsman actually work and act. 1800libertad.com would like to set the record straight and clear up these common misconceptions.

A bondsman works with the courts in their state. They write and draw up agreements for those in need of bail from the courts. By granting the bail the courts expect that the defendant will return to court on the agreed upon date. The reason bail is paid is to add an extra layer of security and incentive for the defendant to return to court.  Often the defendant feels there is nothing to lose when skipping bail, however since the money put up as bail is that of the bondsman, it provides them with an incentive to track down the missing defendant.

With regards to the tracking down of a defendants it’s time to clear up one of the largest misconceptions; that bounty hunters and bondsman are the same. This may be true in some cases where bondsman choose to operate as their own bounty hunters, yet not for those bondsman who choose to hire external bounty hunters. This allows a bondsman to distance themselves from the case and avoid becoming personally involved. Bounty hunters have often been exaggerated in TV and film as you can see from the reference in our opening paragraph. The rules governing bounty hunters vary from state to state.

The second misconception to look at is that only the worst criminals and crimes use the services of a bail bondsman. There are many people in America who live respectable and honorable lives who may find themselves in a spot of trouble concerning the law. Bondsman will help people of all types and walks of life, different charges and crimes and varying financial situations. It can be quicker to hire a bondsman than it is to hire an attorney when you want to be released from jail quickly and efficiently.

You can rest assured the professional bondsman at 1800libertad.com are reliable, trustworthy and efficient bails bondsman. It’s a safe bet they won’t be wearing armless leather jackets, impersonating a famous wrestler and ending all sentences with “bro.” They will treat you as a valued client, and help you understand the entire process that you will be navigating.

The recent events in California this week highlight the need to find a reliable and trustworthy bondsman to protect your finances and ultimately, ensure those accused are treated correctly. Let’s take a look into what happened in California this week that highlights the importance of verifying the credentials of any bondsman you choose to work with. Ultimately you need to ensure they are licensed by the state and work for a professional bail bond company.

Ernesto Perez was arrested this week for attempting to solicit inmates from the Orange County Jail while acting illegally in the role of a bail bondsman, without the appropriate licensing required by the state.

In the state of California, the bail industry is highly regulated to protect the accused from unscrupulous bail bondsmen. It is against the law for any person to attempt negotiations or execute the writing of a bail bond without a license. Not only was Mr. Perez already breaking the law by impersonating a licensed bail bondsman, it is also illegal to solicit bail inside of a jail to any of the inmates.

Perez plotted with three other co-defendants, providing them with commissions for any inmates they took to him for a bail.

Perez is now being held with his own bail being set at $150,000. If Perez is eventually convicted he is likely to face a minimum sentence of 27 years in a state prison.

With people acting in such a manner these days trying to earn a quick buck, it’s imperative that you do your research on bondsman and the companies they work for before you solicit their services.

When looking for a professional bail bondsman you will want to ensure they meet the following criteria:

• Their License: This is of course the most important thing to check for after reading this article. Ask to see their paperwork before you engage them in negotiations for bail.
• Experience: Ask people who have used the bail company’s services before to see if the company is recommended. The more experience in judicial affairs the better your experience with the bondsman will be.
• Find out if the bondsman offer flexibility in their payment plans. This way you can easily pay back the bail bond at a rate that is suitable for you.

Overall you will want to get a feel for the bondsman themselves. If you feel they are a professional bondsman such as those who work for 1800Libertad, then go ahead and solicit their services knowing they are professional, trustworthy and reliable people.

What are the specific roles of a bondsman? With this article we will answer that question. For those not in the know, a bondsman appears to be something related to the criminal process of claiming bail, of which it is but let’s take a deeper look into the actual roles of a bondsman.

Bail bondsman such as those at 1800libertad work as mediators between the judicial systems of their jurisdiction and people accused of criminal acts in need of assistance. Most of the time suspects facing court are unlikely to secure bail for themselves in order to be released until trial.  The idea of allowing accused people bail is so that they can gather the required evidence they need to prove their innocence and this is often extremely difficult if you are held in custody.  Time away before the court trial is advantageous for those accused.

The role of bondsman isn’t just concerned with the issuing of a bond; in fact a bondsman follows the entire process right up to when the final verdict is reached. This is because bondsmen pay the bail on behalf of the defendant and for them to ensure that the funds are safe, they must see the case through to its completion. If you have read this blog regularly you will know that when bail is needed the courts will ask for a sum of money or a form of collateral to be put up in surety, in order to ensure that the defendant returns to court. Without turning up on the day of their trial they will lose that surety to the courts. But some defendant are unable to raise the collateral or money required and as such seek the assistance of a bail bondsman to put forward the money on their behalf, often claiming a fee of the amount pledged in return for their services.

Sometimes defendants try to skip bail and in these situations the authorities allow a representative from the court to aid the bondsman in tracking down the fugitive.

Once the verdict has been reached and the trial has been completed, the amount of the bail bond is subsequently refunded to the person who fronted the surety for the bond. The accused person will then pay the fee agreed with the bondsman when they took out the bail; this is usually around 10% of the amount needed.

Here at 1800libertad we offer a professional and reliable service; we take care of our clients and hope for the best when it comes to their trial dates.

An immigration bail bond is security issued for when a person has been arrested for being an illegal immigrant within the United States. Immigration in the United States is tightly controlled to protect the interests of the country and its residents. To remain legally within the US you need to have a passport and visa (if you are visiting) and a green card, citizenship or another legally recognized form of permission. When a person has been identified as remaining in the US illegally, they are subject to trial and a potential deportation by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Following the outcome of the trial, the person may be allowed to go free until further trial if bail is allowed and posted.

Similar to criminal bail, immigration bail was designed to make sure the person returns for his trial. Once arrested, ICE needs to ensure the person will return for trial and face the penalties. Therefore before ICE releases them for bail, ICE wants him or her to put down a guarantee, which can either be assets or money. If the person returns on the day of his trial the bond will be released, however if he doesn’t return then ICE can seize and forfeit the guarantee put down.

An example may be that the judge sets a bond of $15,000. This in turn means the bail must be met by the person or his family as a guarantee that the accused person will return on the day of his trial.  If the accused turned up on the day of trial the $15,000 will be refunded to the person who provided it and if they did not turn up the $15,000 is subsequently lost.

Due to the fact that many people cannot simply find $15,000 to put up for their bail,  there are bail bond companies that issue immigration bail bonds for those in need. In turn the company will pay the usual 10% required for bail in exchange for some collateral, a guarantee or a fee from the accused.  A common business model is that the accused person agrees to pay a percentage of the amount owed. The company offering bail bonds can also ask for some collateral varying from vehicles to real estate to ensure the money is returned whether the accused turns up for the trial or not.

While it is possibly not the most pleasant thought, these situations do occur and it is best to be prepared for them rather than have it happen out of the blue.

On Tuesday morning, Gov. Gary Herbet signed into law four new immigration bills that are far from the norm, in the Gold Room of the State Capitol Building.

The new bills seem to be at opposite ends of the pole. One deals with the radical law enforcement of illegal immigrants, while the other three seem to benefit Illegal immigrants. Those three focus on a guest worker program for undocumented workers, a sponsor an immigrant program and a migrant worker program.

Herbert spoke about the two controversial bills on Tuesday – the law enforcement bill and the guest worker program – stating the both bills are needed to drastically reform current immigration laws. He stated that they both fit within the six guiding principles that he set out for reforming immigration legislation. Herbert said the foundation of any immigration change needs to be the enforcement of the law.

“Utah’s solution, and I believe the nation’s solution, must start with the foundation of rule of law enforcement. We’ve created a situation over decades because of a lack of enforcement,” Herbert said. “You cannot do anything else unless you have a foundation of rule of law.”

Herbert explained that the law enforcement bill will help enforce the rule of law, but also fit within his guiding principles that state that immigration laws need to be “color blind” and “race neutral”.

Herbert explained that it was only after an officer had charged someone with a separate crime, and could not verify their identity, that law enforcement officials could check the current immigration status of the charged individual.  Racial profiling is prohibited when it comes to enforcing this law.

Utah will also have a program to allow undocumented workers in the state to obtain a guest worker permit. Although opponents to the program call the idea “amnesty,” Herbert says the guest workers are still considered illegal residents of the United States, and that by no means is the State issuing amnesty.

“Both of these bills actually work together in a complimentary fashion. All geared toward getting the federal government off the sidelines and into the game and do what they should be doing under the constitution. Securing the boarders and have a naturalization policy that makes sense,” he said.

So what does this mean for illegal immigrants in Utah right now? It looks like that those who act and belong as good and honest American citizens will have more opportunities, yet will still be considered illegal immigrants, and are liable to be pursued for deportation.

However, for those who decide to break the law there will be heftier consequences. Not only would the offender be liable for the crime that was committed, the offender’s immigration status would also be instantly flagged. This in turn will lead to the offender facing deportation, as well as paying the dues for committing the original crime.

All in all, it may seem safe for a while, but should you ever cross the wrong side of the law, then your need for an immigration bail bondsman will become imperative. It is important to have a trustworthy bondsman to put up bail for you, and so your family can be at rest when things take a turn for the worse.

To find a reliable bondsman in your area, please contact 1800libertad and we will take care of your needs.

In the last blog you will have read about some ways of obtaining a Green Card and here are some of the remaining options:

Investors

You can get a Green Card to remain in the US if you are investing in the economy. There are two different options for applying for an investment-based Green Card:

• Entrepreneurs who will invest $500,000 in a commercial enterprise in an employment area that will benefit the US economy. Your investment will need to create a minimum of 5 full time jobs for US workers.
• Entrepreneurs who will invest $1,000,000 into a commercial enterprise that will benefit the US economy. Your investment will need to create at least 10 full time jobs for US workers.

Registry

This is for any foreign national who has resided in the US continuously since before January 1, 1972.

Adoption

Children under the age of 16, when adopted by US parents or Green Card holders, will automatically get a green card.

Private Bill

For foreign nationals who congress believes have compelling humanitarian factors to permanently reside in the US, for whom the USCIS cannot grant permanent resident status.

Diplomats

For high level diplomats who are in the USA on an A-1 visa, who are unable or unwilling to return to their home countries. This is available to diplomats who fear they will be persecuted upon returning to their mother land on accounts of race, nationality, religion or membership of a particular political or social group.

Asylum

This is available to foreign nationals in the US who fear persecution upon returning to their mother land on accounts of race, nationality, religion or membership to a particular political or social group.

Refugee

You can get a Green Card on basis of being a foreign refugee if you are:

• Foreign nationals who have been displaced because of war, famine, and civil and political unrest who are unwilling or unable to return to their home country due to persecution.
• Foreign nationals who fear they will be persecuted upon returning to their mother land on accounts of race, nationality, religion or membership to a particular political or social group.

Special Immigrants

This is the last option available for gaining a Green Card and is only available to:

• Religious Workers
• Former employees of US government
• Former employees of the Panama Canal Zone
• Former employees of the US armed forces
• Retired employees of international organizations
• Former employees of the US consulate in Hong Kong
• Employees of international broadcasting companies
• Special agricultural workers
• Foreign medical graduates
• Abused spouses and children of US residents and Green Card holders
• Permanent residents of US who departed the US for more than 12 months
• Foreign children declared dependent in US juvenile courts

This is a full wrap up of the 11 different options to enter the United States on a Green Card. Should you be in the US illegally, and fear that you may be deported or have a loved one in jail due to be deported, then please contact 1800libertad to find a reputable immigration bail bondsman to help you deal with the issues at hand.

At 1800libertad, you can find help should you be caught as an illegal immigrant in the US. However, legal immigration to the US is vastly preferable, and in your best interests.  Here are three ways for you to obtain a Green Card to legally reside within the United States.

Family Based Immigration

If you are migrating to the US because you have family here, then this is the option for you. You can get a green card if you have US relatives, or are the relative of a Green Card holder. Family members who may entitle you to a Green Card are:

• Your spouse – Green Card holder & US Relatives
• Unmarried child under 21 – Green Card holder & US Relatives
• Unmarried stepchild under 21 – Green Card holder & US Relatives
• Adopted child under 18 – Green Card holder & US Relatives
• Parent or Stepparent – US relatives only
• Unmarried son or daughter under 21 – Green Card holder & US Relatives
• Married son or daughter – US Relatives only
• Brother or Sister – US Relatives only

Employment Based Immigration

People with the skills, qualities and education required by the American economy are eligible for a green card. There are five different classifications of employment based immigration:

Employment first preference – This is for people with extraordinary abilities within their sector or industry. Examples include outstanding professors and researchers, managers and executives for multinational companies.

Employment second preference – This group is for professionals with advanced degrees, or persons with exceptional abilities and exceptional professors and researches.

Employment second preference with National Interest Waiver – This is exactly the same as the previous category, but for those persons whose activities will substantially benefit the US national interest.

Employment third preference – This group is for people with US bachelor’s degrees as well as for skilled and unskilled workers.

Schedule A – Registered nurses and physical therapists, and other people qualified to work in one of the shortage areas for the US.

Green Card lottery

This category is for winners of the US Department of State Green Card lottery. Every year the United States gives away 50,000 immigrant visas to people from around the world.

These are just a few of the options for gaining access to the United States through a Green Card. More options are to be discussed in the next blog posting, so stay tuned to find out the remaining options – they may make a big difference for you. If you need help in acquiring an immigration bail bondsman for a loved one, please contact the dedicated team at 1800libertad.

ICE officers performed raids on apartments, trailers and homes during a weekend operation focusing on the greater Jackson area. Fifty-eight people were arrested in total belonging to 7 different nationalities and ranging from 17-70 in age. The raids where based in Brandon, Pearl, Ridgeland, Canton, Carthage, Crystal Springs, Hazlehurst and Jackson.

Officials from the Mississippi Immigrants’ Rights alliance stated some of the arrests came from searches without warrants at a news conference on Tuesday 22^nd February. Executive director Bill Chandler said to reporters “What’s taking place is overt racial profiling.”

A spokesman for immigration and customs enforcement, Temple Black, has responded that immigration law is an administrative law and that “you don’t need warrants to go in”. He also added that “if you go to the house and people don’t answer, agents have to leave”.

But much like police, as soon as the door is opened the agents are free to do as they will. This means that they are allowed to arrest anyone they determine to be illegal immigrants within the property. Temple Black, when interviewed in New Orleans, said “You can’t turn a blind eye to that. You have to detain that person, too”.

Those arrested between Friday and Monday are said to include convicted criminals, illegal immigrants, immigration fugitives, known gang members and affiliates, state ICE officials. Some of the arrested illegal immigrants have also been convicted prior to the raids for drug sales, assault, drunk driving and sexual assaults.

“This four-day ICE operation targeted criminal and fugitive aliens throughout Mississippi,” said Scott L. Sutterfield, acting field office director for ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations in New Orleans. “These surge operations and our daily targeting of aliens with criminal convictions are some of the many tools that ICE uses to effectively reduce crime at the street level in communities throughout the United States.”

ICE agents are accused of “knocking on doors, saying they were selling Avon or with Domino’s,” said Glenda Arevalo. “They said, ‘Come out, come out. Y’all are going back to your country.’ ”

When some responded they were in the country legally, she said ICE agents replied, “We don’t care. You’re going with us.”

Angella Rector said she saw an ICE agent at the apartment complex put a gun against the head of one Hispanic man, threatening him if he moved.

“I feel like I’m in a bad World War II movie, where they hide the Jews – only now they’re hiding Hispanics,” said the Rev. Jerry Tobin of St. Anne Catholic Church in Carthage, whose congregation includes parishioners of all colors. “This is no longer my America.”

ICE officials said that in the last year they have removed more than 392,800 illegal immigrants from the U.S. Of that number, more than 195,700 had previous convictions.

In a time when state senates are ramping up their illegal immigration bills to muster a hard line defense to illegals in the country, its time you are prepared for what could soon happen to you. If you would like any advice or if a loved one of yours has been detained and you need an immigration bond than please contact us for a trustworthy service to aid through this difficult time.

Recently a new bill took center stage at the Arizona legislature, a new bill that is meant to stand up to the fight against illegal immigration.

SB1611 had been introduced for consideration on Monday by senate president Russel Pearce. Russel Pearce was also the main man behind the controversial SB1070

The aim of the bill is to tighten the requirement for checking identification for people trying to enroll in public services or attempting to use public service. This bill also makes it illegal for illegal immigrants to drive a motor vehicle in Arizona, subsequently making it harder for illegal immigrants to find or reach employment within the state.

Because of a 1982 Supreme Court decision it is illegal for schools to turn away students who cannot prove their legal status. SB1611 is being introduced to try and address the problem of the Supreme Court Decision by making it a requirement that all schools and services ask about immigration-status.

It has been said by some that parents with children in the schools illegally are likely to withdraw them from school because of fears of being deported.

Currently parents wishing to enter their children into a state school only have to prove the child’s age with a certified copy of a birth certificate. It is not necessary for the birth certificate to be an American one.

SB1611 will change what can be accepted by schools to prove a child’s age to US only documents, or proof of eligibility to reside in the USA, and that if a parent provides a non US document that they will have to report the parents who do so to the authorities.

SB1611 will also begin to force that employers use E-verify to determine an applicant’s immigration status and its mandates that employers will need to be able to prove that they did use E-verify.

Also stated in SB1611 is that residents of public housing who cannot prove they are legally in the US are to be evicted, further causing mayhem in the life of illegal immigrants.

Overall times are getting harder and harder for illegal immigrants, not only in Arizona but also across the US. It might be time for those that are illegal immigrants to find a trustworthy and reliable bondsman to be there in case you need him or her.

Should you be interested in finding a good bondsman, or need advice on how to handle the situation of facing a legal proceedings please contact us at 1800Libertad.