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Immigration Law Blog

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 23

    First Hurdle Cleared in Immigration, but Bigger Ones Remain

    First Hurdle Cleared in Immigration, but Bigger Ones Remain
    By Fawn Johnson Updated: May 21, 2013 | 8:50 p.m. May 21, 2013 | 8:00 p.m. An American flag, about 150 years old, is flown during an immigration-reform rally at the Capitol last month. (AP Photo) The first step in passing major…
  • May 21

    Immigration Policy Center

    Immigration Policy Center
    Immigration Policy Center.
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 1485

immigrationblog.us

immigrationblog.us

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

http://www.immigrationblog.us/
  • May 23

    USCIS Immigrant Fee Payment Moves to USCIS ELIS

    USCIS Immigrant Fee Payment Moves to USCIS ELIS
    USCIS Immigrant Fee Payment Moves to USCIS ELIS USCIS Immigrant Fee Payment Moves to USCIS ELIS U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services sent this bulletin at 05/20/2013 11:18 AM EDT USCIS has moved the online payment of the USCIS…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 2389

New York Legal Blog

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 23

    Westchester County Settles Playland Wrongful Death Claim

    Westchester County Settles Playland Wrongful Death Claim
    In a case we wrote about almost six years ago, Westchester County and the owner of the “Mind Scrambler” ride at Playland have agreed to settle the wrongful death case of the late Gabriela Garin, a 21 year old Playland employee who…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 1717

Visa Lawyer Blog

Visa Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.visalawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 870

Immigration Attorney Blog

Immigration Attorney Blog

By Brian D. Lerner.

http://cbocalbos.wordpress.com/
  • May 23

    Another Win for the Immigration Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner

    Another Win for the Immigration Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner
    212(c) granted for Client with a sales conviction from 1991 (20+ lbs of cocaine). Client had no other convictions, a steady work history and a lot of equities. Tagged: 212(c), Deportation, Immigration Attorney, Immigration Court, Immigration…
  • May 21

    100,000 Likes for Facebook Immigration Page

    100,000 Likes for Facebook Immigration Page
    Tagged: Brian D. Lerner, brian lerner, c/r, c/r for lprs, california immigration, cancellation, Cancellation of Removal, deportation attorney, deportation lawyer, facebook likes, Immigration Lawyer, Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner, los angeles…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 522

Greg Siskind on Immigration Law…

Greg Siskind on Immigration Law and Policy

http://blogs.ilw.com/gregsiskind/
  • May 23

    Section by Section Summary of S.744 (With Amendments)

    Section by Section Summary of S.744 (With Amendments)
    OK, I hope I've organized this all correctly and some amendments won't have correct section numbers until the drafters get to it, but I think you will be able to follow. Bill summary plus judiciary amendment
  • May 23

    House Judiciary Committee Releases Skilled Worker Bill

    House Judiciary Committee Releases Skilled Worker Bill
    I'm working on my own summary of this bill and will post shortly.This is known as the SKILLS Visa Act and was introduced by Representative Daryll Issa (R-CA). The House Judiciary Committee is looking at piecemeal legislating and this is the…
  • May 21

    Summary of Day's Amendments to Senate Bill 744 - 5/21/2013

    Summary of Day's Amendments to Senate Bill 744 - 5/21/2013
    And here are the final committee amendments to S. 744. The big news today was the agreement to Senator Hatch's demands on H-1B changes (and some surprise additional language in that amendment on green cards) as well as Senator Leahy's…
Rank this Week: 252

ImmigrationProf Blog

ImmigrationProf Blog

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

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/immigration/
  • May 23

    Decisions on ICE Detainees: State-by-State Detail

    Decisions on ICE Detainees: State-by-State Detail
    What happened to the roughly 1,500 individuals taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in a typical work day? According to the latest ICE data compiled by TRAC, two out of three — around 1,000 — were…
  • May 23

    More Than 100 Top Conservative Economists Send Letter Supporting Immigration Reform

    More Than 100 Top Conservative Economists Send Letter Supporting Immigration Reform
    More than 100 influential conservative economists released an open letter to Congressional leadership today supporting immigration reform and touting its economic and budgetary benefits for America. The letter, led by American Action Forum…
  • May 22

    Day 4 in El Paso: At the Intersection of Immigration Law, Criminal Law and Human Right

    Day 4 in El Paso: At the Intersection of Immigration Law, Criminal Law and Human Right
    Observed federal judges sentence noncitizens for illegal re-entry (8 U.S.C 1326) cases. Listened to a federal prosecutor talk about how he exercises prosecutorial discretion. Heard a public defense attorney discuss how Padilla v. Kentucky…
Rank this Week: 23

Immigration Blog

Immigration Blog

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

http://blog.immigrantconnect.com
  • May 23

    IMMIGRATION REFORM…HOCUS POCUS POLITICS

    IMMIGRATION REFORM…HOCUS POCUS POLITICS
    According to an article on bloomberg.com:  “The trio of investigations causing headaches for President Barack Obama’s administration has also provided a honeymoon period for the marquee element of his domestic agenda:…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 656

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 23

    Thematic Focus: Statelessne

    Thematic Focus: Statelessne
    The European Network on Statelessness and the Statelessness Programme at Tilburg University are calling for the adoption of an "International Day on Statelessness," similar to Human Rights Day or World Refugee Day.  Share your…
  • May 23

    Amnesty International Report 2013

    Amnesty International Report 2013
    Amnesty International's flagship annual report was released today.  The 2013 edition includes a focus on "People on the Move," with the press release noting "that the rights of millions of people who have escaped conflict and…
  • May 22

    Thematic Focus: Health

    Thematic Focus: Health
    "Improving Early Detection of Refugee-Related Stress Symptoms: Evaluation of an Inter-Professional and Inter-Cultural Skills Training Course in Sweden," Societies 3(2) (May 2013) [open access text] "Meaningful Change or Business as Usual?…
Rank this Week: 417

H1B Visa Lawyer Blog

H1B Visa Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.h1bvisalawyerblog.com/
  • May 23

    Impact of New Americans: Delaware, Florida, Hawaii & Illinoi

    Impact of New Americans: Delaware, Florida, Hawaii & Illinoi
    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 22

    BALCA Says Wall Street Journal Is a Newspaper of General Circulation

    BALCA Says Wall Street Journal Is a Newspaper of General Circulation
    The Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA) recently affirmed the decision of a Certifying Officer (CO) to deny labor certification for the position of “Producer.” After receiving & reviewing an Employer’s…
  • May 21

    Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Time

    Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Time
    Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times were released with processing dates as of May 2, 2013. If you filed an appeal, please review the link below to determine the applicable processing time associated with your particular…
Rank this Week: 298

Underdog Blog

Underdog Blog

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

http://katzjustice.com/underdog/
  • May 22

    D.C. Contemplative Law Group gets new meeting location. Join us May 28.

    D.C. Contemplative Law Group gets new meeting location. Join us May 28.
    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  The…
  • May 21

    Read before you plead.

    Read before you plead.
    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.comFederal felony…
  • May 20

    Beware mandatory minimum sentencing for a substantially similar conviction.

    Beware mandatory minimum sentencing for a substantially similar conviction.
    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 In criminal…
Rank this Week: 463

Sarmiento Immigration Law Firm…

Sarmiento Immigration Law Firm Blog

Covers immigration law.

http://sarmientoimmigration.com/
Rank this Week: 343

Global Immigration Blog

Global Immigration Blog

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

http://www.globalimmigrationblog.com
  • May 22

    Immigration Reform Bill Advances to Senate Floor

    Immigration Reform Bill Advances to Senate Floor
    AUTHOR:  Nadine Trinh. Following five days of hearings over three weeks and consideration of 300 amendments, the Senate Judiciary Committee on May 21, 2013, passed the immigration reform bill in a bipartisan 13-5 vote. Three Republican…
  • 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.…
Rank this Week: 1252

Immigration Law Blog

Immigration Law Blog

By Beach-Oswald Immigration Law Associates, PC.

http://lawblog.boilapc.com/
  • May 22

    New Hope for Immigration Reform in the United States: An Analysis of the Proposed Legislation

    New Hope for Immigration Reform in the United States: An Analysis of the Proposed Legislation
    The 2012 presidential election campaign demonstrated the growing power of Latino voters in key states such as Texas and California and gave new political life to long-stagnant efforts at immigration reform.  In this context, on April 16,…
  • Apr 18

    AILA’s 8 Points from the Senate Immigration Bill

    AILA’s 8 Points from the Senate Immigration Bill
    On Tuesday, the bipartisan group of senators known as the “Gang of Eight” introduced S. 744, the “Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act.” Earlier today, AILA issued this press release…
  • Apr 16

    Agreement Reached in National Class Action Lawsuit on Work Authorization for Asylum Seeker

    Agreement Reached in National Class Action Lawsuit on Work Authorization for Asylum Seeker
    April 15, 2013 “Washington D.C. – The Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security have agreed to settle a nationwide class action lawsuit challenging the denial of work authorization to asylum seekers who have…
Rank this Week: 722

Watson Immigration Law Blog

Watson Immigration Law Blog

Covers US immigration and naturalization law. By Tahmina Watson.

http://watsonimmigration.wordpress.com
  • May 22

    Immigration reform bill S.744 approved by Senate!

    Immigration reform bill S.744 approved by Senate!
    Yesterday, the Senate panel, after several days of intense work and amendments, approved the bill for immigration reform S.744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act.  Thank you to the Senators and…
  • May 21

    Startup Visa Act (Invest Visa) workshop a success!

    Startup Visa Act (Invest Visa) workshop a success!
    On Monday May 13, 2013, our Startup Law Talk workshop was on the Startup Act/Invest Visa provisions. We had a good turn out and a really lively discussion!! Members of the local startup community joined us to learn about the provisions and…
  • May 21

    Entrepreneur in Residence/Startup Act News Update

    Entrepreneur in Residence/Startup Act News Update
    While my nose has been buried in deadlines, the immigration world has been busy as ever! The biggest news of the day today is that the Senate Judiciary Committee passed the immigration bill by 13-5.  That means the bill will now be sent…
Rank this Week: 471

Altro & Associates Blog

Altro & Associates Blog

Covers Canadian immigration news and laws.

http://www.altrolaw.com
  • May 22

    Breaking: Senate Judiciary Committee Votes to Support Gang of Eight’s US Immigration Reform Bill

    Breaking: Senate Judiciary Committee Votes to Support Gang of Eight’s US Immigration Reform Bill
    After long hours of debate and voting on various proposed amendments to the bill, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted last night to support the new US immigration reform bill. None of the amendments approved in committee appear to have any…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 1909

Lexpeak Immigration

Lexpeak Immigration

Covers US and Canadian immigration law.

http://lexpeakimmig.blogspot.com/
  • May 22

    Summary of changes in Hatch-Shcumer amendment.

    Summary of changes in Hatch-Shcumer amendment.
    H–1B SKILLED WORKER DEPENDENT - Section 212(n)(3) (8 U.S.C. 1182(n)(3)) is amended— Note - the present definition of H-1B dependent employer remains same. Click here for its definition. In addition to that there is "H-1B…
  • 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
Rank this Week: 434

Immigration Blog

Immigration Blog

Covers immigration news. By Teplen & Associates.

http://www.teplenimmigrationblog.com
  • May 22

    Minneapolis protest against Arizona immigrant law SB 1070

    Minneapolis protest against Arizona immigrant law SB 1070
    A few nice Immigration Law images I found: Minneapolis protest against Arizona immigrant law SB 1070 Image by Fibonacci Blue Minneapolis, Minnesota April 26, 2010 A coalition of community organizations held a protest against the new Arizona…
  • May 21

    Trying To Determine Whether Pay Day Loans Are To Suit Your Needs?

    Trying To Determine Whether Pay Day Loans Are To Suit Your Needs?
    Get quick $ 500 direct online payday loan lenders San Antonio, TX bad credit ok fast approval friendly services. You can also apply urgent $ 400 direct lender payday loans online Riverside, CA within next business day Although it’s not…
  • May 20

    Take Care That Payday Cash Loans Don’t Dominate Your Financial Situation

    Take Care That Payday Cash Loans Don’t Dominate Your Financial Situation
    Get quick $100 online payday loan Miami, FL within one hour fast approval friendly services. You can also apply quick $ 400 payday loans online Honolulu CDP, HI within overnight When you have ever endured funds troubles, you know what it…
Rank this Week: 835

Immigration Legal Blog

Immigration Legal Blog

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

http://immigrationlegalblog.com/
  • May 21

    Senate Judiciary committee clears Immigration overhaul, now going to Senate for debate.

    Senate Judiciary committee clears Immigration overhaul, now going to Senate for debate.
    The new amended bill clears the Senate Judiciary, now the bill need to be debated in the Senate. Some interesting amendments can be found here: amendments. WASHINGTON (AP) — Far-reaching legislation to grant a chance at citizenship to…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 1266

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 21

    New I-94 Process for Artists Touring the United State

    New I-94 Process for Artists Touring the United State
    By Brian Taylor Goldstein, Esq. Dear Law and Disorder: I heard that US Immigration will no longer be giving foreign artists the little white card they used to get when an artist entered the US. The cards were stamped with the artist’s…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 384

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/
Rank this Week: 1075

Immigration News Blog

Immigration News Blog

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

http://kolken.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 605

The HMA Law Firm Blawg

The HMA Law Firm Blawg

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

http://www.hmalegal.com/blawg.html
Rank this Week: 1736

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 21

    Proving Good Moral Character when Applying for Naturalization

    Proving Good Moral Character when Applying for Naturalization
    One of the major requirements to qualify for naturalization is to have good moral character (GMC) for the statutory qualified period prior to being granted citizenship. In general, the statutory period for GMC for an applicant filing under…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 3064

About US Visas

About US Visas

Covers immigration and citizenship. By the Law Office of Tanya M. Lee.

http://aboutusvisas.com/blog/
  • May 21

    Top 5 Best Evidence for K-1 Fiance Visa In-Person Meeting Requirement

    Top 5 Best Evidence for K-1 Fiance Visa In-Person Meeting Requirement
    To be approved for a K-1 fiance visa, a couple must submit evidence to establish that they - a U.S. citizen petitioner and foreign national beneficiary – have personally met at the same location at the same…
  • Mar 14

    Should You Practice Immigration Law

    Should You Practice Immigration Law
    Immigration is one of the hottest topics in the news today, particularly as it relates to politics and elections. The idea of practicing immigration law, particularly with the lure of loads of potential clients if/when Comprehensive…
  • Sep 19

    Top 11 Filing Tips for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival

    Top 11 Filing Tips for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival
    President Obama and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced that certain foreign nationals who were brought to the U.S. before the age of 16, and who were under age 31 as of June 15, 2012, can apply for protection…
Rank this Week: 1918

Investor Visa Lawyer Blog

Investor Visa Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.investorvisalawyerblog.com/
  • May 20

    Registered Provisional Immigrant Deadline

    Registered Provisional Immigrant Deadline
    Immigration reform is a contentious issue. We have been tracking the immigration reform proposed by the Senate Group of 8. Our Senator, Marco Rubio has been very involved in this effort. The proposal earmarks funds to beef up border…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 1655

Florida Immigration Law Blog

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 20

    USCIS Moves Payment of Immigrant Fee to ELIS

    USCIS Moves Payment of Immigrant Fee to ELIS
    I recently wrote about the implementation by USCIS of a new Immigrant Fee, effective February 1, 2013. Immigrants who receive their visas at U.S. Embassies and Consulates abroad have been paying this fee through the USCIS intake page on…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 3362

ImmigRantings

ImmigRantings

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

http://www.immigrantings.com/
  • May 20

    Senator Introduces 49 Amendments to the Immigration Reform Bill

    Senator Introduces 49 Amendments to the Immigration Reform Bill
    Almost immediately after the Gang of Eight introduced the comprehensive immigration reform bill (the "Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act"), Congress and political interest groups began debating its many…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 1654

Nation of Immigrators

Nation of Immigrators

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

http://www.nationofimmigrators.com
Rank this Week: 2610

California Social Security…

California Social Security Disability Attorney Blog

Published by Howard Law, P.C.

http://www.californiasocialsecuritydisabilityattorneyblog.com/
  • May 19

    Emphysema Sufferers in Los Angeles May Qualify for SSDI

    Emphysema Sufferers in Los Angeles May Qualify for SSDI
    Recent wildfires in Glendale and Ventura County have made air quality especially difficult for those with breathing sensitivities in numerous parts of Los Angeles County. Los Angeles Social Security Disability Insurance Lawyer Vincent Howard…
  • 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,…
Rank this Week: 346

PanCanadian Immigration Law Group

PanCanadian Immigration Law Group

Covers the process of immigrating to Canada.

http://immigrationcanada.pro/blog/
  • May 18

    Finally! The Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Program Will Re-Open – But With A Twist

    Finally! The Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Program Will Re-Open – But With A Twist
    As many of you are painfully aware, the sponsorship program for parents and grandparents has been suspended since November 2011. That’s right – since 2011 Citizenship and Immigration Canada have not been accepting sponsorship…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 2320

Immigration Lawyer Blog

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: 2262

Florida Immigration Lawyer Blog

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: 1984

Immigration Law Blog

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: 1824

Seattle Immigration Lawyer Blog

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: 2420

TN Visa Attorney Blog

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: 1196

Immigration and Visa Lawyers Blog

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: 2324

Texas Immigration Lawyer Blog

Texas Immigration Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.centeximmigration.com/
Rank this Week: 1159

Immigration Lawyers Blog

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: 1748

Labor Immigration Law

Labor Immigration Law

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

http://www.laborimmigration.com
Rank this Week: 545

The Immigration Answer Man

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 →
Rank this Week: 2910

No Deportation

No Deportation

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

http://nodeportation.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 498

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,…
Rank this Week: 4695

Montag Law blog

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: 2925

Canada Immigration Blog

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: 4789