Taylor Karam has dedicated her entire career to representing the indigent and immigrants. She is currently a staff attorney at Legal Services of Eastern Michigan in Flint, Michigan where she specializes in immigration, unemployment, and general civil litigation. Prior to working in legal aid, Taylor served for four years at the International Institute of Akron, a nonprofit legal services provider in Akron, Ohio, where she specialized in family-based immigration and deportation/removal defense. In her spare time, Taylor enjoys hiking, kayaking, gardening, and spending time with her daughter and dog.
Articles By Taylor Karam (formerly Jameson)
The Immigration Hold Process After Jail
When an immigrant is detained by law enforcement for an alleged crime, he or she may be placed on an "immigration hold" or "immigration detainer". Here's how the process works.
Can a DUI/DWI Lead to Revocation of Your Green Card?
A green card can indeed be revoked if the holder commits certain crimes, in some cases drunk driving convictions.
How to Help a Detainee in an Immigration Hold
If someone you know has been detained after an immigration hold, here are the first things to do.
Receiving Unemployment Benefits Will Not Make You a "Public Charge"
Find out if receiving unemployment benefits will make you a public charge, jeopardizing your immigration status.