Ozment Law featured on News Channel 5 discussing DACA
Immigration Law | Posted on September 6, 2017 at 8:38 pm by ozmentlaw
Ozment Law, PLC featured on News Channel 5 discussing DACA Our office in Nashville has received numerous calls from concerned clients and community members concerning the future of DACA and what to do. News Channel 5 in Nashville interviewed Mr. Ozment on Tuesday, and Mr. Ozment addressed common questions callers have asked: Ozment said if your DACA […]
Community activists try to head off immigration arrests
Civil Rights Law | Posted on August 3, 2017 at 8:27 pm by ozmentlaw
Community activists try to head off immigration arrests In recent years, as long as an undocumented immigrant stayed out of trouble with the law, he or she could generally rest easy without wondering if an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent was behind every knock on the door. That’s all changed — ICE is currently […]
What every immigrant needs to know about crime and deportation
Immigration-Related Criminal Defense | Posted on July 28, 2017 at 7:51 pm by ozmentlaw
What every immigrant needs to know about crime and deportation Essentially, there’s one thing every immigrant without citizenship in this country needs to know: Almost any criminal act — no matter how trivial — could make you a target for removal by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The list of deportable crimes keeps changing as […]
A work accident should not threaten your immigration status
Immigration Law | Posted on July 5, 2017 at 7:46 pm by ozmentlaw
A work accident should not threaten your immigration status The Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Act requires most employers to carry workers’ compensation policies. Those policies generally must offer benefits to workers injured on the job, regardless of who may have been at fault. Yet despite this no-fault approach, many employers have fears about claiming their rightful […]
Fear of Trump immigration policy deters domestic violence reports
Civil Rights Law | Posted on March 28, 2017 at 6:17 pm by ozmentlaw
Fear of Trump immigration policy deters domestic violence reports For those whose presence in the United States is threatened by abuse or crime, the U visa has been a lifesaver — literally. Under the U visa program, victims of domestic violence and other violent crimes who are helpful to law enforcement are eligible to stay […]