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Greg Siskind on Immigration Law…

Greg Siskind on Immigration Law and Policy

http://blogs.ilw.com/gregsiskind/

May 18
June 2013 State Department Visa Bulletin Rundown

June 2013 State Department Visa Bulletin Rundown

Thanks to Nicollette Davis at our firm for summing up the latest Visa Bulletin: June Visa Bulletin Summary: Family 1st - World numbers, China and India advanced 3 weeks to 22 April 06; Mexico advanced 1 week to 15 August 93; the Philippines…
May 17
Deal Appears to Have Been Reached by House Gang of Eight

Deal Appears to Have Been Reached by House Gang of Eight

There have been multiple news reports in multiple well-regarded publications painting different pictures on the state of play with the House negotiators on a comprehensive reform bill. But a picture is starting to emerge. The Wall Street…
May 16
Summary of Day's Amendments to Senate Bill 744 - 5/16/2013

Summary of Day's Amendments to Senate Bill 744 - 5/16/2013

Title IV was finished and the Senate Judiciary Committee moved on to Title III dealing with interior enforcement. The EB-5 amendment was passed with little discussion, but is fairly massive - 31 pages - and will profoundly change that…

Rank this Week: 310

California Social Security…

California Social Security Disability Attorney Blog

Published by Howard Law, P.C.

http://www.californiasocialsecuritydisabilityattorneyblog.com/

May 18
Some Rejected SSDI Claims May Be Eligible for Rehearing, Per Court

Some Rejected SSDI Claims May Be Eligible for Rehearing, Per Court

About 4,000 disability claims that were partially or fully rejected in Queens by one of five specific administrative law judges will likely have an opportunity to have their case heard, following a federal appellate panel's findings…
May 17
Medical Advances Spur Increase in Federal Disability Claim

Medical Advances Spur Increase in Federal Disability Claim

Maybe if politicians and talking heads are so concerned about reducing the federal disability rolls in America, we should consider scaling back the kind of medical advances that allows us to save lives and help people live longer. Obviously,…
May 15
Los Angeles SSDI Lawyers Urge Consideration of Private Coverage

Los Angeles SSDI Lawyers Urge Consideration of Private Coverage

Los Angeles Social Security Disability Insurance Attorney Vincent Howard of HOWARD LAW knows that when it comes to the protection of your assets, Americans are pretty good about making sure they are insured. Everything from your home to your…

Rank this Week: 536

Immigration Blog

Covers immigration news. By Teplen & Associates.

http://www.teplenimmigrationblog.com

May 18
Nice Illegal Immigration photo

Nice Illegal Immigration photo

A few nice Illegal Immigration images I found: Off-message protesters at Deval Patrick’s inauguration Image by Philocrites Although the substance and symbolism of Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick’s inaugural address emphasized…
May 16
Cash Management Tips For Employing Payday Cash Loan

Cash Management Tips For Employing Payday Cash Loan

Get instant $ 850 payday loans online El Paso Texas no faxing fast approval friendly services. You can also apply instant $100 online payday loan Hialeah Florida no faxing Having the capability to quickly get money will be really important…
May 16
Cool Immigration Law image

Cool Immigration Law image

A few nice Immigration Law images I found: Congressional Hispanic Caucus Speaks About Immigration Reform Image by Talk Radio News Service Rep. Joe Baca (D-Calif.) speaks alongside members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus about immigration…

Rank this Week: 634

Immigration Lawyer Blog

Covers immigration news and laws. By Jacob J. Sapochnick.

http://www.immigrationlawyerblog.com/

May 17
AskmyLawyer: Work Permits/Authorization for H4 visa holders is that possible?

AskmyLawyer: Work Permits/Authorization for H4 visa holders is that possible?

Subscribe to our Channel for Updates. Follow us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/myimmigrationlawyer The current status is the H4 visa holders, spouses of H1B visas can not work. Why? This is the law. The Department of Homeland Security…
May 1
How Immigrants Need To Prepare In Case Immigration Reform Passe

How Immigrants Need To Prepare In Case Immigration Reform Passe

Subscribe to our Channel for more Immigration Reform Updates. Follow us on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/myimmigrationlawyer for daily updates. Many immigrants are not well-informed on how to prepare themselves for the possibility of…
Apr 5
H1B Cap FY 2014 was Reached: We Told you So!

H1B Cap FY 2014 was Reached: We Told you So!

Just announced by USCIS, no more H1B visas for this year. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that it has received a sufficient number of H-1B petitions to reach the statutory cap for fiscal year (FY) 2014.…

Rank this Week: 1603

ImmigrationProf Blog

By Professors Kevin R. Johnson, Bill O. Hing, Michael A. Scaperlanda and Evelyn H. Cruz.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/immigration/

May 17
Alvaro Huerta, “Just Say No to Gang of Eight Immigration Bill”

Alvaro Huerta, “Just Say No to Gang of Eight Immigration Bill”

Given the national debate over the so-called Senate “Gang of Eight’ immigration reform bill, I have one recommendation: go back to the drawing board. Introduced on April 17, 2013 by Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) as S. 77 or the…
May 17
Immigration Article of the Day: Convenient Facts: Nken v. Holder, The Solicitor General, and the Presentation of Internal Government Facts by Nancy Morawetz

Immigration Article of the Day: Convenient Facts: Nken v. Holder, The Solicitor General, and the Presentation of Internal Government Facts by Nancy Morawetz

Convenient Facts: Nken v. Holder, The Solicitor General, and the Presentation of Internal Government Facts by Nancy Morawetz (NYU School of Law), 2013 New York University Law Review, Vol. 88, Forthcoming Abstract: In April 2012, facing a…
May 17
The Call for Suspending Deportation

The Call for Suspending Deportation

Leslie Berestain Rojas of Southern California Public Radio looks critically at the recent call to suspend some deportations while Congress debates comprehensive immigration reform. Immigrant advocates have been asking the Obama administration…

Rank this Week: 31

H1B Visa Lawyer Blog

Covers H-1B visas, petitions, audits and caps. By the MVP Law Group.

http://www.h1bvisalawyerblog.com/

May 17
Update on Receipt Notices for FY2014 H-1B Cap Case

Update on Receipt Notices for FY2014 H-1B Cap Case

USCIS Service Center Operations indicated on a May 15, 2013 call with AILA that as of Friday, May 10th all data entry was completed and receipt notices have been sent. Rejection notices have also started to be sent out. Please allow until…
May 17
Impact of New Americans: Alabama, Arizona, California & Connecticut

Impact of New Americans: Alabama, Arizona, California & Connecticut

Immigration Policy Center Releases Updated State-by-State Fact Sheets! The Immigration Policy Center (IPC) has released the first twenty updated state-by-state fact sheets with accompanying info graphics. These fact sheets highlight the…
May 16
The future of all Californians depends upon the success of immigrants - Governor of California

The future of all Californians depends upon the success of immigrants - Governor of California

On May 13th, the Governor of California, Jerry Brown (D) wrote a letter to Senator Dianne Feinstein (D) supporting the Senator’s work on immigration reform. Senator Feinstein is a senior member of the Senate’s Judiciary Committee,…

Rank this Week: 406

Matthew Kolken on Deportation And…

Matthew Kolken on Deportation And Removal

Covers immigration court proceedings, deportation defense, and issues of inadmissibility and deportability.

http://blogs.ilw.com/deportationandremoval/

May 17
They Were Happily Married For 16 Years. Paid Taxes. Never Had A Parking Ticket. So We Deported Him.

They Were Happily Married For 16 Years. Paid Taxes. Never Had A Parking Ticket. So We Deported Him.
May 10
50,468 new Immigration Prosecutions in First Six Months of FY 2013

50,468 new Immigration Prosecutions in First Six Months of FY 2013

Syracuse University's TRAC Immigration has reported that in the first six months of fiscal year 2013 there have been 50,468 new immigration prosecutions, which is an estimated 9% increase from the previous year. TRAC provides the following a…
May 2
Suggestions for what can be done to ensure Due Process in Immigration Court Proceeding

Suggestions for what can be done to ensure Due Process in Immigration Court Proceeding

The true obstacle to due process and fundamental fairness in civil removal proceedings is the harsh consequences of mandatory detention, and the administration's overtly castigatory immigration hold and detention policy that removes aliens…

Rank this Week: 1235

Immigration News Blog

Covers immigration law, news and commentary. By Matthew L. Kolken.

http://kolken.blogspot.com/

May 17
They Were Happily Married For 16 Years. Paid Taxes. Never Had A Parking Ticket. So We Deported Him.

They Were Happily Married For 16 Years. Paid Taxes. Never Had A Parking Ticket. So We Deported Him.
May 10
Current Status of Senate Immigration Bill 5/10/2013

Current Status of Senate Immigration Bill 5/10/2013
May 10
50,468 new Immigration Prosecutions in First Six Months of FY 2013

50,468 new Immigration Prosecutions in First Six Months of FY 2013

Syracuse University's TRAC Immigration has reported that in the first six months of fiscal year 2013 there have been 50,468 new immigration prosecutions, which is an estimated 9% increase from the previous year. TRAC provides the…

Rank this Week: 827

Lexpeak Immigration

Covers US and Canadian immigration law.

http://lexpeakimmig.blogspot.com/

May 17
Electronic I-94 - Travel Advice

Electronic I-94 - Travel Advice

We request the travelers to carry a hard-copy of From I94 with them - because a paper Form I-94 is would function as a backup document in the event that CBP officers cannot access the electronic record of admission at the time that…
May 16
CBP - I-94 Quick reference guide

CBP - I-94 Quick reference guide

Customs and Border Protection's reference guide showing different versions of the Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record that may be encountered in the field by local, state and/or federal agencies.See below
May 8
CBO's Statistics on foreigners in US

CBO's Statistics on foreigners in US

Interesting ahead of CIR Bills and many amendments to it, Congressional Budget office (CBO) has released various statistics of foreign people in United States. Looks like CIR bill will be better with the amendments. Wait and…

Rank this Week: 638

Underdog Blog

Covers constitutional law, criminal law, DUI, drugs, First Amendment and immigration. By Marks & Katz.

http://katzjustice.com/underdog/

May 16
Criminal defense is not for mere dilettantes, but for true believers and true doers.

Criminal defense is not for mere dilettantes, but for true believers and true doers.

By Jon Katz, a criminal defense lawyer and DWI/ DUI/ Drunk Driving lawyer advocating in Fairfax County, Virginia, Montgomery County, Maryland, and beyond for the best possible results for his clients.…
May 14
Clients and I are all in this together, and Wallace Shawn spotlights people beyond their roles.

Clients and I are all in this together, and Wallace Shawn spotlights people beyond their roles.

By Jon Katz, a criminal defense lawyer and DWI/ DUI/ Drunk Driving lawyer advocating in Fairfax County, Virginia, Montgomery County, Maryland, and beyond for the best possible results for his clients. http://katzjustice.com I once got a…
May 12
An assault sentenced for three years is not automatically an aggravated felony.

An assault sentenced for three years is not automatically an aggravated felony.

By Jon Katz, a criminal defense lawyer and DWI/ DUI/ Drunk Driving lawyer advocating in Fairfax County, Virginia, Montgomery County, Maryland, and beyond for the best possible results for his clients. http://katzjustice.com Criminal…

Rank this Week: 454

Immigration Blog

Covers US immigration laws and policies. By Maged & Rost.

http://blog.immigrantconnect.com

May 16
USCIS TO EXPAND ENTREPRENEURS IN RESIDENCE INITIATIVE

USCIS TO EXPAND ENTREPRENEURS IN RESIDENCE INITIATIVE

According to a USCIS News Release: “In just over one year, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) innovative Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIR) initiative has produced real benefits that will strengthen agency…
May 16
EMPLOYERS MUST USE REVISED FORM I-9

EMPLOYERS MUST USE REVISED FORM I-9

According to a USCIS News Release: “U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reminds employers that beginning today they must use the revised Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification (Revision 03/08/13)N for all new…
May 16
CAP-SUBJECT H-1Bs FOR FY-2014

CAP-SUBJECT H-1Bs FOR FY-2014

The USCIS has completed its lottery for cap-subject FY-2014 H-1B Petitions. Although many immigration law firms, including ours, have already received receipts or rejection notices on all cases filed, the USCIS requests that petitioners…

Rank this Week: 1373

Florida Immigration Lawyer Blog

Covers immigration and personal injury law. By the Law Office of Shorstein & Lasnetski.

http://www.floridaimmigrationlawyerblog.com/

May 16
Legislature still unable to pass immigration bill

Legislature still unable to pass immigration bill

The Legislature has still been unable to pass an immigration reform bill despite an extensive bipartisan proposal. House Speaker John Boehner voiced his concerns about the lack of progress in enacting an immigration reform bill. The proposed…
Mar 11
Sequestration Results in Release of Detained Immigrant

Sequestration Results in Release of Detained Immigrant

The budget crisis in the Federal Government has led to a process known as sequestration. The government has furloughed government employees and otherwise reduced spending on governmental entities. One area where sequestration has been felt…
Feb 28
Florida's Resisting an Officer With Violence is a Crime Involving Moral Turpitude

Florida's Resisting an Officer With Violence is a Crime Involving Moral Turpitude

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently held that Florida Statute 843.01, Resisting an Officer With Violence, is a crime involving moral turpitude for immigration purposes. In Cano vs. U.S. Attorney General, the Eleventh Circuit…

Rank this Week: 1686

Forced Migration Current Awareness…

Forced Migration Current Awareness Blog

Highlights web research and information relatd to refugees, IDPs and forced migration. By Elisa Mason.

http://fm-cab.blogspot.com/

May 16
New Issues of Global Eye, JIRS, J. Intercult. Stud., J. Intl. Humanit. Legal Stud., MPP, Vivre Ens., WAN

New Issues of Global Eye, JIRS, J. Intercult. Stud., J. Intl. Humanit. Legal Stud., MPP, Vivre Ens., WAN

Global Eye on Human Trafficking, no. 12 (April 2013) [full-text] - A news bulletin from IOM.Journal of Immigrant & Refugee Studies, vol. 11, no. 2 (2013) [contents] - Mix of articles including "Navigating Between Control and Autonomy:…
May 16
Regional Focus: Australia

Regional Focus: Australia

Australia's Parliament has passed an amendment that redefines its migration zone in such a way as to render illegal any boat arrivals on the mainland. Those who do arrive by sea will be subject to offshore processing and detention on…
May 16
Events & Opportunities: May/June 2013

Events & Opportunities: May/June 2013

Crisis and Migration – Perceptions, Challenges and Consequences, IMISCOE 10th Annual Conference, Malmö, Sweden, 25-27 August 2013 [info] - Some 45 workshops have been organized, with a variety of CFP deadlines (mostly May and June…

Rank this Week: 643

Immigration Law Blog

Covers immigration law issues, including green cards and visas. By The Ranchod Law Group.

http://www.ranchodlaw.com/blog/

May 16
Top 5 Myths of Provisional I-601A Unlawful Presence Waiver

Top 5 Myths of Provisional I-601A Unlawful Presence Waiver

Mythbusting Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers Talking to clients at our Sacramento office, we are frequently surprised by the amount of misinformation and misconception surrounding provisional unlawful presence waivers. Here are some of…
May 13
Rejection of Provisional Unlawful Waivers for Failure to Prove Fee

Rejection of Provisional Unlawful Waivers for Failure to Prove Fee

Provisional Unlawful Waivers Failure to Prove Fees The USCIS has provided very little official guidance regarding the I-601A provisional unlawful presence waiver. So it comes as a surprise that one of the few things that the government…
May 9
Defects With I-601A Application

Defects With I-601A Application

I-601A Applications The USCIS has been accepting applications for the I-601A provisional unlawful presence waiver, and identified trends in errors with applications, forcing the agency to reject applications Author: The Ranchod Law Group For…

Rank this Week: 1500

Seattle Immigration Lawyer Blog

Published By the Law Office of Bonnie Stern Wasser

http://www.seattleimmigrationlawyerblog.com/

May 15
CBP Issues I-94 Examples and Options for Government Agencie

CBP Issues I-94 Examples and Options for Government Agencie

I mentioned in my earlier blog post, I-94 Automation Begins: What you need to know, that US Customs and Border Patrol started implementation of its new automated I-94 system. I-94s are a key document used to verify lawful status in the US.…
May 15
Work Visa Amendments Marked Up in the Senate

Work Visa Amendments Marked Up in the Senate

On Tuesday, May 14, the Senate Judiciary Committee completed another round of markups to Title IV of the comprehensive immigration reform (CIR) bill, S. 744. Besides additional enforcement provisions, the Senate tackled amendments to the…
May 10
Military Enlistment and Selective Service FAQs for Immigrants, Citizens and Dual Citizen

Military Enlistment and Selective Service FAQs for Immigrants, Citizens and Dual Citizen

The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) has put out a very useful FAQ on Selective Service registration and military enlistment rules for immigrants of all types (in legal status, not in legal status, permanent v. temporary residents, and…

Rank this Week: 999

Sarmiento Immigration Law Firm…

Sarmiento Immigration Law Firm Blog

Covers immigration law.

http://sarmientoimmigration.com/

May 15
I-751 Approval for Kenyan Client in Atlanta Georgia

I-751 Approval for Kenyan Client in Atlanta Georgia

CASE: I-751 APPLICANT: Kenyan LOCATION: Atlanta, Georgia Our client contacted our office in early April of this year regarding her I-751 interview. She is from Kenya and married a U.S. citizen in June 2008. Through her marriage with a U.S.…
May 14
I-140 Approval for Filipino Family Physician Beneficiary and Hospital Petitioner in Erie PA

I-140 Approval for Filipino Family Physician Beneficiary and Hospital Petitioner in Erie PA

CASE: I-140 EMPLOYER: Hospital BENEFICIARY: Filipino LOCATION: Erie, PA Our client is a family physician from the Philippines, who is currently working at a hospital which was willing to do a second-preference petition…
May 8
Detained Chinese Client Released After Successful Bond Redetermination Hearing in Florence Arizona

Detained Chinese Client Released After Successful Bond Redetermination Hearing in Florence Arizona

CASE: Bond Redetermination Hearing APPLICANT: Chinese LOCATION: Florence Immigration Court AZ Our office was contacted in April of 2012 regarding one Chinese person who was detained in Florence, Arizona. He tried to enter the United States…

Rank this Week: 569

Investor Visa Lawyer Blog

Covers immigration law and immigration through investment. By Santiago J. Padilla

http://www.investorvisalawyerblog.com/

May 15
Immigrants and Voting Rights - Activities in a Non-election Year

Immigrants and Voting Rights - Activities in a Non-election Year

In May 2012, Florida State officials began purging state voter rolls of nearly 2,700 suspected noncitizens. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued an order to the state to stop the voter purge because it violated the Voting Rights Act…
May 8
May Day Protests are International Issue, With National and Local Meaning

May Day Protests are International Issue, With National and Local Meaning

Dancing with ribbons around May Poles and lighting bonfires are ancient traditions to celebrate May Day. But in the late 1800s, May Day was used by worker's movements to strike for better working conditions. On May 1, 1886, worker's groups…
Apr 29
Immigration Policies Cast Wide Net, But Have Large Hole

Immigration Policies Cast Wide Net, But Have Large Hole

Nation-wide rules on immigration aim to address the needs of the many, even if some fall through the cracks. Take the case in point of a late April 2013 news story. The local CBS news affiliate in Miami brought to our community the story of…

Rank this Week: 2240

Visa Lawyer Blog

Covers immigration law topics including all aspects of family and work visas. Published by Jacob Sapochnick.

http://www.visalawyerblog.com/

May 15
Improved Economic Relations with San Diego and Tijuana Means More Professional Opportunities for Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Worker

Improved Economic Relations with San Diego and Tijuana Means More Professional Opportunities for Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Worker

In a recent NY Times article, San Diego Mayor Bob Filner spoke about improving economic relations between Tijuana and San Diego. Mr. Filner has taken steps to make progress in improving these relations by opening up an office in Tijuana...
May 14
Student Visas Language Taken Up on Senate Immigration Bill

Student Visas Language Taken Up on Senate Immigration Bill

The Senate Judiciary Committee is likely to pass a proposal Tuesday meant to improve information-sharing on foreign students – a direct influence of last month’s bombings at the Boston Marathon – on the ongoing immigration debate on…
May 8
New Immigration Reform Bill: Merit-Based Immigration, Family and Employment-Based Immigration Provision

New Immigration Reform Bill: Merit-Based Immigration, Family and Employment-Based Immigration Provision

This Summary will outline the key provisions of the Immigration Reform Bill “Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act” and will focus mainly on the third large section of the Bill, Future Immigration. This…

Rank this Week: 872

TN Visa Attorney Blog

Covers TN visa and green cards for Canadian professionals. By Brian D. Zuccaro.

http://www.tnvisabulletin.com/nafta-tn-blog/

May 15
An I-797 Approval Notice is Not Always Required for Entry to U.S. under TN Visa Statu

An I-797 Approval Notice is Not Always Required for Entry to U.S. under TN Visa Statu

Question: I’m a Canadian citizen with approved TN visa status, which I had obtained at the border. I've just been delayed at Pearson Airport because the U.S. customs official insisted that I have an I-797 form as proof of my TN…
May 14
Can I Buy into the Company that Sponsored Me for a TN Visa?

Can I Buy into the Company that Sponsored Me for a TN Visa?

Question: I am a Canadian Veterinarian working in the U.S. on a 3-year TN Visa. I want to buy into the clinic where I work. Do I need a green card to do so or can this be done on the TN Visa? Reply: Individuals should be…
May 13
TN Visa → J-1 Visa Waiver → Green Card Approval

TN Visa → J-1 Visa Waiver → Green Card Approval

Green CardCase Info.Case History / Issues:Applicant was subject to the INA § 212 (e) two-year foreign residence requirement due to previously holding a J-1 visa. She later became a Canadian citizen, obtained TN visa status, and…

Rank this Week: 631

Law and Disorder: Performing Arts…

Law and Disorder: Performing Arts Division

Answers questions about basic legal and business issues, concepts, trends, problems, and practices important to the arts and entertainment field. By Goldstein & Guilliams PLC.

http://musicalamerica.com/mablogs/?cat=872

May 14
Board Term Limits–The Kindest Cut of All?

Board Term Limits–The Kindest Cut of All?

By Brian Taylor Goldstein, Esq. Dear Law and Disorder: We are a small non-profit that runs a performing arts center. In up dating our by-laws, its been recommended that we establish term limits for our directors and officers, as well as a…
May 7
Student Visas: A School for Scandal?

Student Visas: A School for Scandal?

By Brian Taylor Goldstein, Esq. Dear Law and Disorder: May a non-resident alien (Russian) musician here for an advance graduate school degree on an F-1 visa be paid for playing some off-campus recitals? Are they considered…
Apr 30
When To Negotiate A Contract

When To Negotiate A Contract

By Brian Taylor Goldstein, Esq. Dear Law and Disorder: A successful duo I represent has recorded a CD which is being released by a record company. Although the artist made attempts to obtain a contract, because of time restraints, according…

Rank this Week: 801

Immigration and Visa Lawyers Blog

Covers green cards and visas. By Behar International Counsel, PLC.

http://www.immigration-visa-lawyers-blog.com/

May 14
COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM (CIR) - SENATE BILL S. 744 - FULL SUMMARY OF HEARINGS

COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM (CIR) - SENATE BILL S. 744 - FULL SUMMARY OF HEARINGS

Full summary of today's hearing located below On 5/14/13 the Senate Judiciary Committee held Day Two of the markup on S. 744 and completed most of the debate on Title IV of the bill (non-immigrant visa provisions). 15 amendments were passed…
May 8
OBAMA'S 'DEPORTATION MACHINE' EXILES AMERICAN CITIZEN

OBAMA'S 'DEPORTATION MACHINE' EXILES AMERICAN CITIZEN

According to some media sources, one American's story is shining new light on an all-too common problem. As U.S. immigration authorities reportedly aim for 400,000 deportations a year, the bureaucratic monolith has begun unlawfully exiling…
May 1
USCIS ANNOUNCED TODAY NEW ACCEPTABLE EVIDENCE OF LAWFUL ADMISSION

USCIS ANNOUNCED TODAY NEW ACCEPTABLE EVIDENCE OF LAWFUL ADMISSION

Good news! Today, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) started implementing the automated version of Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record, at air and sea ports of entry and wil by week's end include Charlotte Douglas International Airport…

Rank this Week: 1638

Texas Immigration Lawyer Blog

Provides news and opinions on immigration law and policy. By Susan I. Nelson.

http://www.centeximmigration.com/

May 14
Groups Call for Deportation Suspension for Immigrants Affected by Overhaul

Groups Call for Deportation Suspension for Immigrants Affected by Overhaul

New York Times by Julie Preston Labor, Latino and immigrant advocate groups called on President Obama on Monday to suspend deportations of illegal immigrants who could be eligible for a pathway to citizenship under a bipartisan bill to…
Apr 18
Hoping our friends and clients from West are okay

Hoping our friends and clients from West are okay

Waco Tribune-Herald
Apr 17
AILA’s 8 Points from the Senate Immigration Bill

AILA’s 8 Points from the Senate Immigration Bill

From American Immigration Lawyers Association: Yesterday, the bipartisan group of senators known as the "Gang of Eight" introduced S. 744, the "Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act."…

Rank this Week: 619

Immigration Lawyers Blog

Covers immigrant and non-immigrant visas, including H-1B visas. By Cornerstone Law Group.

http://www.immigrationlawyersblog.com/

May 14
June 2013 Department of State Visa Bulletin

June 2013 Department of State Visa Bulletin

The new visa bulletin is out at this link: June 2013 Visa Bulletin Employment-based categories are as follows: EB-1 remains current for all countries; EB-2 is current for all countries, except for India (Sept. 1, 2004) and China (July 15,…
May 8
Employers – Remember to switch to the new Form I-9

Employers – Remember to switch to the new Form I-9

Starting May 7, 2013, all Employers must only use the new version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification (released March 8, 2013), for new hires and re-verifications. You must re-verify an employee on the new Form I-9 if his or her…
May 3
New Automated Form I-94 Arrival/Departure-Record Process for Foreign Visitor

New Automated Form I-94 Arrival/Departure-Record Process for Foreign Visitor

On April 30, 2013, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) went paperless with the automation of the Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record for individuals lawfully admitted to the United States. Individuals will no longer have to fill out…

Rank this Week: 1009

New York Legal Blog

Offers information and articles related to injury and accident law, criminal law, and immigration law in New York. Published by Mark Siesel.

http://www.nylegalblog.com/

May 14
Family of Boogard Sues NHL For Wrongul Death

Family of Boogard Sues NHL For Wrongul Death

The New York Times reported this week that the family of Derek Boogard, the ex-New York Rangers and Minnesota Wild defenseman, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the NHL. The suit alleges, among its many claims, that the league…
Mar 14
Johnson and Johnson Loses First Defective Hip Implant Case

Johnson and Johnson Loses First Defective Hip Implant Case

Last week, a Los Angeles County jury awarded 8.3 million dollars to retired Montana prison guard Loren Kransky for pain and suffering and medical expenses he suffered from a defective artificial hip implant manufactured by a division of…
Mar 11
First Of Many Lawsuits From Carnival Triumph Disaster Filed In Galveston

First Of Many Lawsuits From Carnival Triumph Disaster Filed In Galveston

On February 20, 2013, the first of what is sure to be numerous personal injury lawsuits resulting from the disastrous Carnival Triumph cruise was filed in Galveston County District Court in Texas by Kathy Marie Armstrong. As anyone who has…

Rank this Week: 1348

Questions & Answers About…

Questions & Answers About Immigration to the U.S.

Covers immigration law. By Berd & Klaus PLLC.

http://www.berdklauss.com/questions-answers/

May 14
Remove Conditions on Permanent Residence after Divorce – Form I-751

Remove Conditions on Permanent Residence after Divorce – Form I-751

Generally, if a couple separates or is divorced after filing forms I-130 and I-485 and before an interview, you will be denied adjustment of status because you are no longer living in “marital union”. The purpose of the adjustment…
May 3
Electronic Format of I-94 Arrival/Departure Card implemented by Customs Border and Protection (CBP)

Electronic Format of I-94 Arrival/Departure Card implemented by Customs Border and Protection (CBP)

An I-94 is a form denoting the Arrival-Departure Record of particular foreigners used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) uses Form I-94 also. Form I-94 must be completed at the time…
Apr 22
Senate Immigration Reform Bill Introduced on April 16, 2013 by Gang of Eight Congressional Leader

Senate Immigration Reform Bill Introduced on April 16, 2013 by Gang of Eight Congressional Leader

On April 16, 2013, a group of eight bi-partisan senators introduced a proposed bill to overhaul the current immigration system which is entitled S.744, “Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act,”…

Rank this Week: 3911

Immigration Attorney Blog

By Brian D. Lerner.

http://cbocalbos.wordpress.com/

May 14
Another win for the Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner

Another win for the Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner

DHS agreed to join in a motion to reopen Client’s in absentia deportation order and terminate her proceedings based on an approved I-360 widow petition. We were initially hired to file a MTR but then Client’s husband died and we…
May 14
Another Win for the Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner

Another Win for the Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner

In absentia MTR granted by Immigration Judge. Client’s Notice of Hearing was sent to a wrong address and returned to the court. Now the client can actually fight her case with a chance of winning. Tagged: Brian D. Lerner, Immigration…
May 13
PIP: Video on Paroling in Place Video for Persons in Military

PIP: Video on Paroling in Place Video for Persons in Military

Tagged: Brian D. Lerner, california immigration, Immigration Lawyer, Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner, los angeles immigration, parole in place, pip, spanish deportation attorney, spanish deportation lawyer, spanish immigration lawyer

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ImmigRantings

Comments on immigration law. By Slowik & Robinson L.L.C.

http://www.immigrantings.com/

May 14
Congressional Black Caucus Opposes Immigration Reform Bill

Congressional Black Caucus Opposes Immigration Reform Bill

The comprehensive immigration reform bill has been the subject of much media attention since its introduction into the U.S. Senate last month. If the bill passes, it will likely change U.S. immigration law in many significant ways including…
May 8
Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Appeal on Controversial Alabama Immigration Law

Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Appeal on Controversial Alabama Immigration Law

Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court decided to not hear a case regarding a controversial Alabama state law involving immigration law. The Alabama law, which was passed in 2011, would have criminalized the acts of transporting or harboring…
May 6
Senator Introduces the Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act

Senator Introduces the Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act

On April 17, 2013, Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) introduced into the comprehensive immigration bill titled the Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act. The bill, which is nearly 850 pages long, contains several…

Rank this Week: 2061

Altro & Associates Blog

Covers Canadian immigration news and laws.

http://www.altrolaw.com

May 14
Incapacity Issues when Owning Florida Real Estate

Incapacity Issues when Owning Florida Real Estate

A person is considered incapacitated when they have lost their ability to make important decisions, including those related to their assets or property. What happens to your Florida property if you become mentally incapacitated? Your loved…
May 6
Buying in the U.S. … What About your Canadian Plan?

Buying in the U.S. … What About your Canadian Plan?

There is no denying that the United States continues to be a hot spot for many Canadians, and although the housing market crash has begun to recover, prices are still nowhere near where they once were. This coupled with the strength of our…
May 2
Florida: To Buy or Not To Buy?

Florida: To Buy or Not To Buy?

“Is now the right time to buy?” This is a question asked by arguably all individuals when considering a real estate purchase – be it in Florida or otherwise. As a home-owner in Montreal I understand that many factors can…

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Nation of Immigrators

Covers public policy issues with the American immigration system. By Angelo A. Paparelli.

http://www.nationofimmigrators.com

May 12
No Time for Rich-Whining, CIR Advocates Must Stay Focused on the Senate

No Time for Rich-Whining, CIR Advocates Must Stay Focused on the Senate

While most of the nation fixated this week on black and brown American heroes in Cleveland, the attention of immigration advocates diverged. They vacillated between delight with the imploding anti-immigration conservative movement and…
May 5
Memo to GCs: If Ever There Is a Time for Immigration Portfolio Management, It's Now.

Memo to GCs: If Ever There Is a Time for Immigration Portfolio Management, It's Now.

Much has been written since April 17 when the bipartisan Gang of Eight senators introduced S. 744, a brobdingnagian immigration reform bill that overlays 844 pages of turgid text on top of the already gargantuan and complex Immigration and…
Apr 21
The Xenophobes Can't Kill Immigration Reform - But What Should CIR Supporters Do Now?

The Xenophobes Can't Kill Immigration Reform - But What Should CIR Supporters Do Now?

The usual xenophobic suspects made the usual noises after the tragic events in Boston last week. Perhaps the most premature outcry came from electrified-border-fence proponent, Rep. Steve King, Republican from Iowa, who a day after…

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Labor Immigration Law

Features United States labor immigration law news and analysis. By the Capitol Immigration Law Group LLC.

http://www.laborimmigration.com

May 10
June 2013 Visa Bulletin – EB-2 India Remains Unchanged at September 1, 2004; Significant Forward Movement in EB-3

June 2013 Visa Bulletin – EB-2 India Remains Unchanged at September 1, 2004; Significant Forward Movement in EB-3

The U.S. State Department has just released the June 2013 Visa Bulletin which is the ninth Visa Bulletin for the FY2013 fiscal year. The major headline in the upcoming month’s Visa Bulletin is the lack of …
May 9
2013 CBO Report on Immigration Population in the United State

2013 CBO Report on Immigration Population in the United State

Yesterday, May 8, 2013, the Congressional Budget Office (“CBO”) released an updated report to Congress analyzing the current immigration population in the United States. The report is interesting not only in the…
May 9
2013 CBO Report on Immigration Population in the United State

2013 CBO Report on Immigration Population in the United State

Yesterday, May 8, 2013, the Congressional Budget Office (“CBO”) released an updated report to Congress analyzing the current immigration population in the United States. The report is interesting not only in the…

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The Immigration Answer Man

Covers US immigration law. By Ari Sauer.

http://immigrationanswerman.com/

May 10
DOS Visa Bulletin Update: June 2013

DOS Visa Bulletin Update: June 2013

Visa Bulletin Update: June 2013 By Ari Sauer, immigration lawyer with the Memphis, Tennessee office of the Siskind Susser Law Firm. The US Department of State has issued the June 2013 … Continue reading →
May 6
Visa Bulletin Update: May 2013

Visa Bulletin Update: May 2013

Visa Bulletin Update: April 2013 By Ari Sauer, immigration lawyer with the Memphis, Tennessee office of the Siskind Susser Law Firm. The US Department of State has issued the May 2013 … Continue reading →
Mar 14
Is it possible to be deported without seeing a judge?

Is it possible to be deported without seeing a judge?

Is it possible to be deported without seeing a judge? By Ari Sauer, immigration lawyer with the Memphis, Tennessee office of the Siskind Susser immigration law firm. … Continue reading →

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Watson Immigration Law Blog

Covers US immigration and naturalization law. By Tahmina Watson.

http://watsonimmigration.wordpress.com

May 10
June 2013 Visa Bulletin Commentary

June 2013 Visa Bulletin Commentary

The June 2013 visa bulletin was released today. Here’s the pertinent information most of my readers are looking for: For all countries except India, China, Philippines, and Mexico: F2A preference has advanced 100 days to…
May 10
June 2013 Visa Bulletin Released!

June 2013 Visa Bulletin Released!

The Department of State released the June 2013 visa bulletin today. Our usual commentary to follow shortly. Stay tuned!
May 10
Stuck on H1b, F1 or Other Visa? Want Your Own Startup? Newly Proposed Startup Act (Invest Visa) May help! Come Learn More!

Stuck on H1b, F1 or Other Visa? Want Your Own Startup? Newly Proposed Startup Act (Invest Visa) May help! Come Learn More!

A bill for Comprehensive Immigration reform “The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act” was released two weeks ago. The bill specifically addresses provisions for the Startup Act that many…

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No Deportation

Covers immigration and deportation of non-citizens. By Stanley D. Radtke.

http://nodeportation.blogspot.com/

May 10
A New Immigration Fraud Ring Busted in Los Angeles - Charges Include Fraud and Bribery

A New Immigration Fraud Ring Busted in Los Angeles - Charges Include Fraud and Bribery

The Los Angeles Time reported yesterday that Attorney Kwang Man "John" Lee was arrested for being the ring leader of an immigration fraud ring. The authorities reported that he was a man who could make things happen — for a price. For a…
Apr 16
New Report from Florida International University Finds DHS Secure Communities Not Targeting "Dangerous Criminals" As Directed By Obama Administration

New Report from Florida International University Finds DHS Secure Communities Not Targeting "Dangerous Criminals" As Directed By Obama Administration

Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in South Florida are failing to abide by an Obama administration directive to focus deportation efforts on dangerous criminals, according to a report Monday by a Miami-based immigration…
Apr 5
Corrections Corporation of America (CCA) And Its Allies Profit From the Human Misery In the American Gulag System

Corrections Corporation of America (CCA) And Its Allies Profit From the Human Misery In the American Gulag System

CCA directly profits from the human misery involved in the crackdown on "illegal immigrants." CCA is the largest prison corporation and a member of ALEC,American Legislative Executive Council (ALEC), and has negotiated contracts with states…

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Global Immigration Blog

Covers US immigration law and employment-based visa news. By Jackson Lewis.

http://www.globalimmigrationblog.com

May 9
H-1B Work Visa Application Established Employee Contract, New York Court Rule

H-1B Work Visa Application Established Employee Contract, New York Court Rule

In a departure from prior interpretations of H-1B sponsorship, a New York state court ruled an H-1B work visa application established an employment contract sufficient to support the employee’s breach of contract claim. Kausal v.…
Apr 30
Elimination of I-94 Cards Begins Today!

Elimination of I-94 Cards Begins Today!

AUTHOR: Nicola A. L. Prall. As reported previously, CBP is eliminating the Form I-94, Arrival / Departure Record, the familiar white card that foreign nationals are asked to complete on the airplane prior to entering the United States.…
Apr 29
DHS and DOL Jointly Issue Interim H-2B Wage Methodology Rule

DHS and DOL Jointly Issue Interim H-2B Wage Methodology Rule

AUTHOR: Otieno Ombok. The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Labor have issued a joint interim final rule that establishes a new methodology for calculating prevailing wages under the H-2B low-skilled, nonagricultural…

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Hunton Immigration and Nationality…

Hunton Immigration and Nationality Law Blog

Provides information on US immigration law for employers and employees. By Hunton & Williams.

http://www.huntonimmigrationlawblog.com/

May 7
ICE Says Electronic I-9 Programs Are Not Allowed To Pre-Populate Section 1

ICE Says Electronic I-9 Programs Are Not Allowed To Pre-Populate Section 1

Last month, the Homeland Security Investigation Worksite Enforcement Unit of Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced a significant change in policy regarding use of electronic I-9 software. Many such systems integrate data from…
May 1
CBP To Eliminate Paper I-94s by May 21, 2013

CBP To Eliminate Paper I-94s by May 21, 2013

On April 30, US Customs & Border Protection began a phased elimination of the paper I-94 Admission/Departure Record that visitors to the United States have become so familiar with. By May 5, CBP will no longer issue paper I-94s at…
Apr 8
H-1B Lottery Held on April 7, 2013

H-1B Lottery Held on April 7, 2013

The USCIS announced that it received 124,000 Fiscal Year 2014 H-1B petitions between April 1, 2013, and April 5, 2013, including petitions filed for the advanced degree H-1B visas. The lottery, which was held on Sunday, April 7, 2012,…

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Immigration Law Blog

Covers immigration law and legislative reform. By the Law Office of Ruby L. Powers.

http://www.rubypowerslaw.com/category/immigration-law/

May 6
More than 600 Scholars Plea for Immigration Reform

More than 600 Scholars Plea for Immigration Reform

For Immediate Release More Than 600 Scholars Plea for Action on Immigration Nationwide Sign-On Letter Urges Reform May 1, 2013 Washington D.C. – Today, the American Immigration Council releases, It is Time for Congress to Take…
May 6
Milken conference panel: Immigration reform would boost economy

Milken conference panel: Immigration reform would boost economy

By Ricardo Lopez April 29, 2013, 5:50 p.m. Providing legal status to the country’s estimated 11 million illegal immigrants would boost the U.S. economy and eradicate underground economies in cities such as Los Angeles, a panel of…
Apr 29
Mark Zuckerberg group launches TV blitz

Mark Zuckerberg group launches TV blitz

By ALEXANDER BURNS 4/23/13 3:15 PM EDT POLITICO The Mark Zuckerberg-backed organization pressing for immigration reform will launch its first wave of television ads Tuesday, in a move aimed at shoring up support for a large-scale…

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Immigration Legal Blog

Covers immigration law especially employment and family based immigration issues. By Shah Peerally Law Group PC.

http://immigrationlegalblog.com/

May 5
What Might Happen at an Immigration Interview.

What Might Happen at an Immigration Interview.

Over the course of time, our law firm has handled many immigration interviews whether it was for marriage adjustment of status, asylums, and other investigative interviews. While most interviews follow a very a very similar pattern, we have…
Apr 29
Support our upcoming movie “H4 The Curse”

Support our upcoming movie “H4 The Curse”

Upcoming Movie: H4 VISA-A CURSE is a MOVIE PROJECT that brings in light the plight of Women on H4 Visa, and their spouses who are on H1B Visa. Technically, H1 B is a non immigrant Visa, which allows employers to…
Apr 22
Written Testimony of Brad Smith General Counsel and Executive Vice President Legal and Corporate Affairs (Microsoft)!

Written Testimony of Brad Smith General Counsel and Executive Vice President Legal and Corporate Affairs (Microsoft)!

My name is Brad Smith, and I am the General Counsel and Executive Vice President for Legal and Corporate Affairs at Microsoft Corporation. Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this hearing and to provide the perspective of a…

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immigrationblog.us

Covers immigration law news. By Drew Law Office, pllc.

http://www.immigrationblog.us/

May 2
USCIS - Temporary Protected Status Extended for Nicaraguan

USCIS - Temporary Protected Status Extended for Nicaraguan

USCIS - Temporary Protected Status Extended for Nicaraguans Temporary Protected Status Extended for NicaraguansReleased Apr. 3, 2013WASHINGTON— Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano has extended Temporary Protected Status…
May 2
USCIS - Temporary Protected Status Extended for Honduran

USCIS - Temporary Protected Status Extended for Honduran

USCIS - Temporary Protected Status Extended for Hondurans Temporary Protected Status Extended for HonduransReleased Apr 3, 2013WASHINGTON—Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for…
Apr 17
ID Required to enter JFK Federal Building

ID Required to enter JFK Federal Building

AILA NE President Vincent Lau has informed us that (until further notice) a photo ID will be required to gain entry to the JFK Federal Building in Boston. Well, the immigration court is in JFK; and while I appreciate the need for additional…

Rank this Week: 4820

The HMA Law Firm Blawg

Covers immigration and criminal law. By Hassan M. Ahmad.

http://www.hmalegal.com/blawg.html

May 1
New Immigration Bill Shouldn't Prioritize Business Over Family Immigration

New Immigration Bill Shouldn't Prioritize Business Over Family Immigration

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Apr 22
Boston Marathon Attacks: Chuck, It Shows Immigration Reform Is Needed

Boston Marathon Attacks: Chuck, It Shows Immigration Reform Is Needed

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Apr 17
Registered Provision Immigrant: How to Qualify

Registered Provision Immigrant: How to Qualify

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Montag Law blog

Covers current immigration legal issues. By Jonathan D. Montag.

http://www.montaglaw.com/blog

May 1
Is USCIS becoming more exact in making you wait?

Is USCIS becoming more exact in making you wait?

It may be anticipation that makes you wait in the song (and ketchup commercial), but in real life it is USCIS that makes you wait. A trip to the Asylum Office in Anaheim, California, can mean reporting for a 6:30 a.m. interview and being…
Apr 23
A little rain on the Moncrieffe parade

A little rain on the Moncrieffe parade

On April 23, 2013, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Moncrieffe v. Holder. In the case, a man, appropriately Mr. Moncrieffe, got convicted of a marijuana distribution crime in Georgia. Drug distribution felonies are categorized as…
Apr 21
Marathon bombing case shines light on USCIS’s atrocious CARRP program

Marathon bombing case shines light on USCIS’s atrocious CARRP program

One of the questions applicants for citizenship can be asked as part of the civics test which is part of the process of naturalization is, “What is the rule of law?” (Question 12). The possible answers are: Everyone must…

Rank this Week: 4825

Florida Immigration Law Blog

Covers employment-based visas, foreign investor visas, immigration scams and I-9 compliance. By Henderson Franklin.

http://www.flimmigrationlawblog.com/

May 1
Rollout of Automated I-94 Begins Today

Rollout of Automated I-94 Begins Today

Today, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) began implementation of the automated version of Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record, at air and sea ports of entry, which by week’s end will include Charlotte Douglas International…
Mar 18
USCIS to Start Accepting H-1B Petitions Subject to Fiscal Year 2014 Quota on April 1, 2013

USCIS to Start Accepting H-1B Petitions Subject to Fiscal Year 2014 Quota on April 1, 2013

In accordance with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on Friday that it will begin accepting H-1B petitions subject to the 2014 Fiscal Year (FY 2014) quota…
Dec 26
New E-Verify Employer Search Tool

New E-Verify Employer Search Tool

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) launched a new E-Verify Employers Search Tool that provides web based users with an interface to view profiles of employers that actively use the E-Verify program. It replaces the lists of…

Rank this Week: 3416

Canada Immigration Blog

Covers issues related to immigrating to Canada. By David Cohen.

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-blog/

Apr 30
For the Price of a Cup of Coffee

For the Price of a Cup of Coffee

Ponder the following questions: Why haven’t we seen a drop in unemployment rates for certain groups of job-seekers – recent graduates, new immigrants, aboriginals, the unemployed? Why aren’t wages increasing, even in high…
Mar 27
Justice Delayed is Justice Denied

Justice Delayed is Justice Denied

Citizenship and Immigration Canada is patting itself on the back these days for having reduced the backlog of permanent resident applications by forty percent since its high water mark in 2008. When it comes to the processing of citizenship…
Feb 28
What’s in a Name?

What’s in a Name?

When it comes to Canadian immigration, actually quite a bit is in a name, especially if the name is “Murphy” or “Sharma”. Canada has become a magnet for young unemployed and underemployed workers from Ireland. The…

Rank this Week: 4117

My Access Australia

Covers Australian immigration law. By Peng Cheng.

http://myaccessaustralia.com/

Apr 30
Australian Visa Refusal & Cancellation – Migration Review Tribunal

Australian Visa Refusal & Cancellation – Migration Review Tribunal

Has your visa application been refused or your visa cancelled? If you have been refused an Australian visa, one of the options for a review of this decision may be to apply to the Migration Review Tribunal (‘MRT’). The MRT will…
Apr 30
Visa Refusal & Cancellation – Migration Review Tribunal

Visa Refusal & Cancellation – Migration Review Tribunal

Has your visa application been refused or your visa cancelled? If you have been refused an Australian visa, one of the options for a review of this decision may be to apply to the Migration Review Tribunal (‘MRT’). The MRT will…
Apr 1
Accountants & Auditors – Applying For Australian Permanent Residency Visa

Accountants & Auditors – Applying For Australian Permanent Residency Visa

Did you know that as a qualified accountant or auditor, you may be able to apply for Australian permanent residency? Did you know that you may be able to apply without the sponsorship of an employer? And that DIAC may be able to process…

Rank this Week: 2671

PanCanadian Immigration Law Group

Covers the process of immigrating to Canada.

http://immigrationcanada.pro/blog/

Apr 29
Working in Canada Just Got Tougher: Changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program Coming

Working in Canada Just Got Tougher: Changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program Coming

As I’ve mentioned in the past, if you want to immigrate to Canada and you qualify, you should begin the process immediately, as rules seem to change often these days, and it seems increasingly more difficult to qualify. Following the…
Apr 18
New Federal Skilled Worker Guidelines Released

New Federal Skilled Worker Guidelines Released

As you may know, the Federal Skilled Worker Program has been suspended since July 1, 2012 (except for arranged employment applications and those under the PhD. class). Today, CIC announced that the program will commence on May…
Apr 16
Video Tutorial: Supplementary Information Your Travels IMM5562

Video Tutorial: Supplementary Information Your Travels IMM5562

Here’s another addition to my video tutorials that cover immigration form completion. As always, you should complete these forms in accordance with CIC instruction guides. As well, forms do change over time so check to see if there is a…

Rank this Week: 3609

California Immigration Lawyer Blog

Covers immigration law, asylum, and public benefits. By The Law Office of Geri Kahn.

http://www.californiaimmigrationlawyerblog.com/

Apr 24
License requirements for H-1B employees in California

License requirements for H-1B employees in California

In order to obtain a H-1B visa, a potential employee is required to show that he or she has an unrestricted state license, registration or certification which authorizes him or her to fully practice the specialty occupation and be…
Apr 14
The fees don't seem to end - USCIS immigrant filng fee

The fees don't seem to end - USCIS immigrant filng fee

When people start to file immigrant petitions with US Citizenship and Immigration Services ("USCIS"), they realize that there is a fee for every part in the process. There is a fee for the relative petition paid to USCIS, and a fee for the…
Apr 8
Are original signatures required on USCIS forms?

Are original signatures required on USCIS forms?

Being close to Silicon Valley, and in this day and age, you would think that original signatures would no longer be required on USCIS forms. Unfortunately they are required. In fact, USCIS has stated in their official blog that if an…

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