Know your rights as Asylee or Refugee
Historically, there are two common avenues that the American government tends to favor in termsof immigration: the first is for employment-related purposes and the second is for those attemptingto flee some sort of injustice. To that end, refugee status and asylee status are two classifications forimmigrants who have been accepted into the United States on […]
Detention of migrant in 2025
US arrests more immigrants in February 2025 than any month in last seven years. US immigration enforcement officials arrested more people in the first 22 days of February 2025 than in any month over the last seven years, according to a Guardian review of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) data. The Guardian review, which analyzed […]
Medical Malpractice v. Medical Negligence
People often confuse or completely negate the different classifications of medical wrongdoing.An assumption exists within our society that all instances of such behavior constitutes medicalmalpractice, and yet such is only one avenue a plaintiff may pursue in hopes of recovery. Another, andoften interrelated, classification is that of medical negligence. This blog hopes to highlight the […]
Hardship v. Provisional Waiver
The immigration process in the United States is complex and requires several steps. Thefederal government may refuse entry to anyone who falls within the lists of grounds of inadmissibility.Those lists include inadmissibility due to health, criminal reasons, national security reasons, likelihoodof becoming a public charge, lack of labor certification, fraud or misrepresentation, prior removalsand/or unlawful […]
DEPORTATION IN OUR COUNTRY TODAY
The United States is said to be one of the best countries in the world. The country has opportunity, unity, freedom, and some of the best educational systems in the world. Children from other countries grow up hearing about the American dream. The ability to make money and be yourself. Some countries are overrun with […]
If you are facing criminal charges, Castel & Hall, LLP can help
What is a criminal charge? A criminal charge is a formal accusation made by a governmental authority asserting that somebody has committed a crime. What is criminal law? Criminal Law refers to a body of laws that apply to criminal acts. In instances where an individual fails to adhere to a particular criminal statute, he […]
SEE IF YOU QUALIFY FOR U-VISA
When Congress passed “The Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act” in 2000, the government established a non-immigrant visa known as a “U-visa.” These visas were established for the purpose of strengthening law enforcement’s ability to detect, investigate, and prosecute serious crimes, such as domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking; Encouraging victims to report […]
Train Accident
Have you ever been in a train or railway accident? Over the past few years, they have become more prevalent in our society. Railroad deaths in 2021 were an astounding 893, and Nonfatal injuries totaled 5,781. Other statistics say that in 2020 there were a total of 744 fatalities, and noninjuries were a revised total […]
What to Do After a Car Accident in Massachusetts – A Legal Checklist from Castel LLP
If you’ve been in a car accident, knowing what to do in the critical moments after the crash can protect your health, your finances, and your legal rights. At Castel & Hall, LLP, we help injured clients across Massachusetts secure the compensation they deserve. Here’s a step-by-step legal guide to follow after an auto accident. […]
Slip & Fall
Have you ever sustained an injury on someone else’s property? If you have, they are likely liable for the damage you sustained, which means they have to pay for any injury caused by them, such as a broken leg or a concussion. Injuries suffered in slip-and-fall accidents lead to about 9 million emergency room visits yearly. […]