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We help with visas, green cards, citizenship, and deportation proceedings. Read More We blocked Montana from
implementing an anti-immigrant law.
Read More We successfully challenged an anti immigrant voter-approved referendum, and the law was found unconstitutional. The Montana Supreme Court unanimously affirmed this decision.
Recipient of the ACLU's Jeannette Rankin Civil Liberties Award Read More "The ACLU of Montana is grateful for Shahid's perseverance, vision, and leadership throughout his many years of work in Montana." We Won a Lawsuit Against the Montana Highway Patrol to Stop Racial Profiling of Latinos Read More "We hope that police departments throughout the state use this policy as an example, and train their officers that they cannot demand that Latinos show them their papers, or detain people just to check their immigration status."

Advocating for immigrants.

We have represented thousands of clients with visas, green cards, asylum, citizenship, deportation proceedings, and more.

 

The Border Crossing Law Firm was founded by Shahid Haque, an immigration attorney and law professor with 20 years of experience. We offer all our services through flat fees, with affordable monthly payments.  You can also begin by scheduling a consultation to answer your immigration questions. If you want to check your options, please try Open Borders, our free guide.

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    The America His Father Believed In: Shahid Haque’s Immigration Advocacy | Super Lawyers 2024

    In the latest edition of Super Lawyers – Mountain States 2024, the spotlight is on Shahid Haque, an immigration attorney committed to fostering a more equitable environment for immigrants in Montana. Inspired by his father’s belief in the American dream and his own early experiences handling asylum cases during law school, Haque has dedicated his career to advocating for immigrant rights.

    July 12, 2024 - Shahid Haque
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    Podcast: The Rational Middle

    I had a great time chatting with Carter Carroll on The Rational Middle about our Open Borders app, immigration in […]

    February 9, 2023 - Shahid Haque
    Video: What is Open Borders?

    The app is available now in both English and Spanish on the Web, Android, iPhone/iPad, and Mac.

    November 23, 2022 - Shahid Haque
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    Evaluate your case with Open Borders, the free immigration guide!

    Download Open Borders on the Web, Android, iPhone/iPad, and Mac!

    November 8, 2022 - Shahid Haque
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    Shahid Haque Speaking at 2021 AILA Annual Conference on Immigration Law

    We will be presenting on a panel at the 2021 AILA Annual Conference on Immigration Law on June 9–12, 2021. 

    June 6, 2021 - Shahid Haque
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    Montana Supreme Court: Local police can’t make immigration arrests

    Local law enforcement officials may not arrest and detain immigrants under federal immigration detainers.

    March 30, 2020 - Shahid Haque
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    Article: Congress looks to remove ‘illegal alien’ from federal use

    “The term illegal alien allows a large group of people to be less entitled to compassion or dignity,” Haque said.

    October 23, 2019 - Shahid Haque
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    Featured in MEL Magazine: How “Illegal Alien” Became a Lightning Rod Issue in America

    We talked to Mel Magazine about our post arguing that “illegal alien” is a dehumanizing phrase.

    September 19, 2019 - Shahid Haque
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    Shahid Haque was awarded the ACLU’s Jeannette Rankin Civil Liberties Award

    “It’s been a privilege to play a role in the lives of over a thousand immigrants and their families here in the State of Montana.“

    March 10, 2017 - Shahid Haque
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    Firm Prevails: Montana Supreme Court strikes down entirety of anti-immigrant law!

    We won a unanimous decision striking down an anti-immigrant law, which was approved by 80% of voters.

    May 11, 2016 - Shahid Haque
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    Representing Immigrant Victims of Domestic Abuse

    Immigration matters involving domestic violence and abuse are often challenging. We discuss some of those issues.

    June 16, 2015 - Shahid Haque
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    Firm Prevails in Lawsuit Against Montana Highway Patrol’s Racial Profiling of Latinos

    We prevailed in our class action lawsuit against the Montana Highway Patrol for discriminating against detaining Latino drivers.

    April 21, 2015 - Shahid Haque
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    Victory: Firm Prevails in Challenge to Montana Anti-Immigrant Law!

    The Border Crossing Law Firm won a victory for immigrants in Montana by striking down the vast majority of Montana’s voter-approved law, requiring state agencies to determine an applicant’s citizenship or immigration status before granting a wide variety of state services.

    June 23, 2014 - Shahid Haque
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    Video: An Overview of Immigration Issues in Montana

    We have a broad and diverse immigrant population in Montana — more than most realize. There are a lot of issues that immigrants face in Montana. Shahid Haque has represented over a thousand Montana immigrants and their families, and has significant knowledge about issued and trends facing immigrants in Montana. Learn about some of these issues in an interview that Shahid Haque did for the Helena Civic TV show “Everybody’s Business.”

    May 14, 2014 - Shahid Haque
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    Video: NAFTA and How U.S. Trade Policy Impacts Immigration

    In our national debates on immigration reform, we typically omit an extraordinarily important component of the whole discussion: How U.S. trade policy impacts immigration. Understanding how trade policies such as NAFTA actually create and drive undocumented immigration is essential to the discussion, and is perhaps the missing link to greater public understanding and appreciation of the need for immigration reform.

    February 13, 2014 - Shahid Haque
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    Thank You, Linda Gryczan: How Gay Rights Pioneers Helped Immigrants in Montana

    Immigrants who are challenging LR-121, the State of Montana’s new anti-immigrant law, owe a debt of gratitude to the pioneering gay rights advocates who established an important legal precedent that gives marginalized groups legal standing to challenge laws that threaten to deprive them of their rights.

    June 21, 2013 - Shahid Haque
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    Victory Against Montana Attorney General, Lawsuit Against Anti-Immigrant Law Continues

    This week, Judge Sherlock  rejected the Montana Attorney General’s efforts to dismiss our lawsuit, and has ruled that the Montana Immigrant Justice Alliance (MIJA) has standing to challenge LR-121 on behalf of its members, who have a reasonable fear that the law will be used to wrongly deny them benefits.

    June 7, 2013 - Shahid Haque
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    Immigrant Victims of Domestic Abuse

    On May 9, 2013, I participated in a panel discussion about immigrant victims of domestic abuse and sex trafficking victims […]

    May 20, 2013 - Shahid Haque
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    Shahid Haque Interviewed by Brian Kahn for Home Ground Radio

    Home Ground Radio, hosted by Brian Kahn, is one of the most intellectually stimulating radio programs in the state of Montana.   We were proud to be asked to appear on the show to discuss immigration issues, and found it to be a great experience.  

    February 20, 2013 - Shahid Haque
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    Firm Proves Citizenship of Client Facing Deportation

    The U.S. government often tries to deport U.S. citizens. This is a harsh and inescapable fact, and it is also a difficult one for many people to believe. However, it almost happened right here in the State of Montana. Thankfully, the Border Crossing Law Firm, P.C. stepped in to prove our client’s citizenship and terminate the deportation proceedings against her.

    January 28, 2013 - Shahid Haque

    Advocating for immigrants.

    The Border Crossing Law Firm is a full-service immigration law firm, offering help with visas, green cards, citizenship, and deportation proceedings. We have been committed to the immigrant community for two decades, representing thousands of immigrants and their families across the country.

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