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ImmigrationProf Blog

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

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

May 23
Principles of Fairness Left Out in Senate Judiciary Mark-Up

Principles of Fairness Left Out in Senate Judiciary Mark-Up

From the Immigrant Legal Resource Center: PRINCIPLES FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM THAT PROMOTE FAIRNESS FOR ALL IMMIGRANTS Many of us have fought for years for fundamental fairness for all immigrants. We have sought to roll back harsh mass…
May 23
Indian Immigrant Appointed to D.C. Circuit

Indian Immigrant Appointed to D.C. Circuit

From the Asian American Justice Center: NAPABA AND AAJC APPLAUD CONFIRMATION OF SRI SRINIVASAN Srinivasan Becomes First South Asian American Federal Appellate Court Judge In Nation's History WASHINGTON---Today, the U.S. Senate voted 97 to 0…
May 23
Disappointment with Senate's Failure to Protect Due Proce

Disappointment with Senate's Failure to Protect Due Proce

From Anoop Prasad of the Asian Law Caucus Disappointingly, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted this week to further strip permanent residents with convictions of due process. In 1996, Congress passed harsh laws stripping long term permanent…

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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: 236

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: 336

Visa Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.visalawyerblog.com/

May 23
PERM Labor Certification: Indicating Alternate Degree/Experience Requirements on Form ETA 9089

PERM Labor Certification: Indicating Alternate Degree/Experience Requirements on Form ETA 9089

Great tip from AILA about how alternate degree and experience requirements are stated on the ETA 9089 and how those requirements are interpreted in adjudicating I-140 EB-3 skilled worker petitions. Recently we have seen too many Requests for…
May 20
False Claims to U.S. Citizenship: Fraud or Willful Misrepresentation in Visa Applications and Unauthorized Entry (Updates in Foreign Affairs Manual)

False Claims to U.S. Citizenship: Fraud or Willful Misrepresentation in Visa Applications and Unauthorized Entry (Updates in Foreign Affairs Manual)

On May 1, 2013, the U.S. Department of State distributed Change Transmittal (CT) incorporating certain updates and clarifications into Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM). These changes have been subsequently withdrawn by the Department of State and…
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...

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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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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…

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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…

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Visaplace.com Canada & US…

Visaplace.com Canada & US Immigration Lawyers

Covers immigration issues for people seeking to migrate to Canada or the United States. By Niren & Associates.

http://www.visaplace.com/blog-immigration-law

Jul 11
Federal Court of Appeal rules illegal immigrant has no right to free health care

Federal Court of Appeal rules illegal immigrant has no right to free health care

Illegal immigrant can’t get health care because she didn’t pay application fees A Grenadian woman who came to Canada in 1999 and remained in Toronto after her visitor visa expired has been denied free health care by the Federal Court of…
Jul 10
Review our Immigration Services! How did we do for you?

Review our Immigration Services! How did we do for you?

We get a lot of traffic from our website. www.VisaPlace.com is one of the most popular immigration sites in North America and I would guess the world. Many of our clients find us online for Canadian and US immigration services. Of course our…
Jul 7
Denied Entry to Canada: TRP approved and husband and wife united!

Denied Entry to Canada: TRP approved and husband and wife united!

Hi Shab, It was a little frightening but I got through immigration on Friday with a TRP valid until 31 July. Ron will scan and send the TRP to you first thing Monday morning and I presume we will have to get an application for an extension…

Rank this Week: 647

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: 669

KEYTLaw

Covers Arizona and federal laws.

http://www.keytlaw.com/blog

Aug 8
The Best of Law Dog

The Best of Law Dog

Since law dog is all the rage, we thought we’d share the best of law dog. Check out all of law dog’s pictures here.
Jul 12
Starting Salaries For Law Grads Drops Significantly

Starting Salaries For Law Grads Drops Significantly

ABA Journal: New law grads in private practice are no longer taking home median paychecks in the six figures.
Jun 27
Late Mortgage Payments Down Significantly

Late Mortgage Payments Down Significantly

Equifax’s June edition of its National Consumer Credit Trends Report shows a sharp decline in the number of delinquent mortgage balances.

Rank this Week: 811

US Immigration Law Blog

Covers immigration news. By Ashwin Sharma.

http://ashwinsharma.com

Nov 23
U.S. Mission in India Expands Interview Waiver Program

U.S. Mission in India Expands Interview Waiver Program

New Delhi | November 19, 2012 In March of 2012, the United States Mission to India unveiled the Interview Waiver Program (IWP) which allows qualified individuals to apply for additional classes of visas without being interviewed in person by…
Nov 15
President Obama optimistic on Comprehensive Immigration Reform

President Obama optimistic on Comprehensive Immigration Reform

An LA Times article covering the President’s optimism on passing Comprehensive Immigration Reform. The President indicated that several Republicans have also acknowledged the need for CIR (ostensibly to court the Latino vote for future…
Nov 15
Video Answers: Do Canadian citizens need a visa to enter the US?

Video Answers: Do Canadian citizens need a visa to enter the US?

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Immigration News Blog

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

http://kolken.blogspot.com/

May 21
Obama fine with Deporting Same Sex Spouse

Obama fine with Deporting Same Sex Spouse
May 21
Pathway to Citizenship Mark-Up in Senate Bill

Pathway to Citizenship Mark-Up in Senate Bill
May 20
Stephanie Pucheta, 10-Year-Old, On Dad's Deportation: 'Why Do They Have To Be So Cruel?'

Stephanie Pucheta, 10-Year-Old, On Dad's Deportation: 'Why Do They Have To Be So Cruel?'

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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."…

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Immigration Law Answers Blog

Covers employer information, immigration laws, immigration policies and visa bulletins. By Bob Kraft.

http://www.immigration-law-answers-blog.com/

May 23
Same Old Tune on Immigration

Same Old Tune on Immigration

Reuben Navarrette wrote an interesting column recently for Real Clear Politics. The topic is the continuing failure of the government to pass immigration reform. Here are the opening paragraphs. This being soccer season, it's…
May 10
Obama Visit to Texas Proves He's Serious About Immigration, Aides Say

Obama Visit to Texas Proves He's Serious About Immigration, Aides Say

President Obama is visiting Texas today, and will speak in El Paso about immigration reform. According to an article in the Dallas Morning News, Obama will use the visit to talk about meaningful immigration reform — an uphill battle. Here…
May 4
Article Says U.S. Must Strengthen Protections for Exploited Guest Worker

Article Says U.S. Must Strengthen Protections for Exploited Guest Worker

The New York Times opined, "Slavery and human trafficking are alive and well in the United States, according to lawsuits filed by the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on behalf of farm laborers in Hawaii and Washington State…

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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…

Rank this Week: 1028

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: 1032

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 21
Obama fine with Denying Same Sex Spouses Immigration Benefit

Obama fine with Denying Same Sex Spouses Immigration Benefit
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…

Rank this Week: 1045

Articles on Immigration -…

Articles on Immigration - International Child Advocacy - Human Rights

By Ama Appiah.

http://lawofficeofamanappiah.blogspot.com/

Apr 19
Americans Abroad Giving Up Citizenship Because of Tax Requirement

Americans Abroad Giving Up Citizenship Because of Tax Requirement

According to the article below, more and more ex patriated Americans are giving up their citizenship because of the tax requirements imposed on them by U.S. tax laws. Although the number giving up their citizenship is not astounding, the…
Apr 18
Human Rights Violations Continue in Bahrain

Human Rights Violations Continue in Bahrain

Despite previous reports of reform in Bahrain, the following article reports that human rights violations continue to occur against anti-government protestors and detainees. Read the full story below.
Apr 18
Undocumented Immigrant Passes FL Bar Exam but Can't Practice Law

Undocumented Immigrant Passes FL Bar Exam but Can't Practice Law

An undocumented immigrant that successfully completed the FL bar exam, is unable to be admitted to the state bar to practice law because of his immigration status. Read the complete story below.

Rank this Week: 1098

Covers laws which regulates actions or events that transcend national frontiers, including human rights, environmental law, immigration, intellectual property and space law. By Derek Deavenport, John Dermody, Travis Hodgkins and Christine Ngo.

http://transnationallawblog.typepad.com/transnational_law_blog/

Apr 7
The Lure of China and Economic Activism

The Lure of China and Economic Activism

I wonder what do you think about Google’s decision to confront China’s censorship by pulling out of the country entirely despite a potential lost of profit for not doing its business with now the second largest economy in the word? A…
Apr 2
March's Winners and Loser

March's Winners and Loser

We are moving further away from the double dips danger! Last month the US economy added 162,000 jobs- a strong showing of a potentially more sustained recovery for US economy. Payroll gains are largely boosted by private sectors and much less…
Nov 18
Behind President Obama’s Warning of “Double Dip” Danger

Behind President Obama’s Warning of “Double Dip” Danger

Today, in an interview with Fox News in Beijing, President Obama warned that “the US economy could head into a ‘double-dip recession’ unless urgent steps were taken to rein back America’s mounting level of public debt,” reported the…

Rank this Week: 1112

Immigration Insight Law Blog

Covers immigration law topics. By Chris Gafner.

http://www.gafnervisalaw.com

Apr 10
Marriage Visa vs. Fiancee Visa

Marriage Visa vs. Fiancee Visa

As an immigration lawyer who handles many marriage and fiancee visa applications, one of the most common questions that is asked of me is: should a couple apply for the fiancee visa or just get married and apply for the marriage visa? For…
Apr 8
Touring the United States on the Visa Waiver Program?

Touring the United States on the Visa Waiver Program?

Touring the United States is a lifelong goal of many musicians and performing artists from throughout the world. When given an opportunity to perform in the United States, most take up the offer and are excited to be able to perform for…
Apr 4
Preparing for the Same Sex Marriage Visa

Preparing for the Same Sex Marriage Visa

Currently, as of this writing, the immigration agency does not recognize same-sex marriages as eligible for the marriage visa leading to permanent resident. However, many believe that the immigration agency will begin to accept same-sex…

Rank this Week: 1242

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…

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Immigration Visa Lawyer Blog

Covers visas, green cards, and immigration law. By Shihab & Associates.

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

Mar 25
Specialized Knowledge and the L-1B Intracompany Transferee Visa

Specialized Knowledge and the L-1B Intracompany Transferee Visa

One of the requirements to be eligible for the L-1B nonimmigrant intracompany transferee visa category is that the beneficiary must have specialized knowledge. The legal definition of specialized knowledge was illustrated recently by the…
Mar 4
Effect of Sequester on Immigration

Effect of Sequester on Immigration

On Friday March 1 at midnight, Present Obama was forced to sign an automatic spending cutback, or "sequestration," as negotiations with congress to avoid these cuts was unsuccessful. The spending cuts will have an impact on national security,…
Feb 21
Ohio Refuses to Issue Driver's Licenses to DACA Recipient

Ohio Refuses to Issue Driver's Licenses to DACA Recipient

Since June 2012 many Ohio residents have been applying for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), an executive order enacted by Present Barack Obama that allows those who arrived in the United States as children to have a reprieve…

Rank this Week: 1337

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: 1363

Border Immigration Lawyer Blog

Covers US immigraiton issues, focusing on those that typically arise at a US land border point-of-entry relating to admissibility. By Sarah E. Murphy.

http://www.borderimmigrationlawyer.com/home/

Feb 6
Do I need to reapply for the I-212 waiver?

Do I need to reapply for the I-212 waiver?

QUESTION: I am Canadian and was expedited removed from the U.S. and charged with fraud in 2010. I later filed Form I-192 and Form I-212. Both were approved. Form I-192 was approved for one year and is expiring…
Jan 30
New Report on Border Patrol Practices in Upstate New York

New Report on Border Patrol Practices in Upstate New York

A new report from Families for Freedom in collaboration with New York University (NYU) Immigrant Rights Clinic entitled, “Uncovering USBP: Bonus Programs for United States Border Patrol Agents and the Arrest of Lawfully Present…
Dec 19
Can I apply for B1/B2 visa while I am in the U.S.?

Can I apply for B1/B2 visa while I am in the U.S.?

QUESTION: I work as a stewardess on a yacht and I require a B1/B2 visa. I have a letter from the captain which confirms this. Currently I am in the U.S and I arrived on an ESTA from the U.K. and will be leaving shortly for…

Rank this Week: 1405

Philadelphia Immigration Lawyer…

Philadelphia Immigration Lawyer Blog

Philadelphia Immigration Lawyer Blog covers citizenship, naturalization, family based immigration, and green card issues. Published by Philadelphia, PA Immigration lawyer, James M. Tyler.

http://www.philadelphiaimmigrationlawyerblog.com/

Nov 25
H-1B Cap is Reached for Fiscal Year 2012

H-1B Cap is Reached for Fiscal Year 2012

On November 23, 2011, the USCIS announced that it received a sufficient number of H-1B petitions to reach the statutory cap of 65,000 for fiscal year 2012. November 22, 2011 was the final receipt date for new H-1B specialty occupation…
Mar 20
Form I-131 Application for Travel Document - New Filing Location

Form I-131 Application for Travel Document - New Filing Location

On March 19, 2010, the USCIS announced revised filing instructions and addresses for applicants filing an I-131, the Application for Travel Document. Beginning March 19, 2010 applicants will have to file their applications at the USCIS…
Dec 19
N-400 Naturalization applications; USCIS Announces New Filing Location

N-400 Naturalization applications; USCIS Announces New Filing Location

The USCIS announced on December 17, 2009 that all applications for Naturalization (Form N-400) are to be filed at new USCIS Lockbox facilities in Phoenix and Dallas and that the change in filing address takes effect immediately.

Rank this Week: 1468

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: 1513

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: 1545

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…

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Sarmiento Immigration Law Firm…

Sarmiento Immigration Law Firm Blog

Covers immigration law.

http://sarmientoimmigration.com/

May 23
Adjustment of Status Approval After Reopening and Termination of Removal Proceedings for Moldovan Client in Fairfax Virginia

Adjustment of Status Approval After Reopening and Termination of Removal Proceedings for Moldovan Client in Fairfax Virginia

CASE: I-485 approval after the Termination of Proceedings CLIENT: Moldovan LOCATION: Baltimore, MD (EOIR) / Fairfax, VA (USCIS) Our client came to the United States from Moldova in 2008 with her ex-husband. While they…
May 22
Immigrant Visa Approval Based on Approved I130 Immediate Relative Parent Petition for Chinese Clients in Ohio and China

Immigrant Visa Approval Based on Approved I130 Immediate Relative Parent Petition for Chinese Clients in Ohio and China

CASE: I-130 and Consular Processing (Immigrant Visa) CLIENT: US Citizen Petitioner Daughter; Chinese Beneficiary Parents in China LOCATION: Petitioner: Ohio; Beneficiaries: China I-130 FILED: April 26, 2012 I-130 APPROVED: October 10, 2012 IV…
May 21
601 Hardship Waiver Approval for Argentinian Client in Washington, D.C.

601 Hardship Waiver Approval for Argentinian Client in Washington, D.C.

CASE: I-601 Hardship Waiver of Inadmissibility APPLICANT / BENEFICIARY: Argentinian LOCATION: Washington, D.C. Our client came to the United States from Argentina as an F-1 student, and later got a job after graduation, eventually…

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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…

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Third Circuit Immigration Blog

Focuses on immigration issues decided by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals or within the Third Circuit.

http://3dcir.blogspot.com/

Sep 13
Oliva-Ramos: Suppression Motions In Immigration Court Can Succeed Upon Showing Widespread Violations Or Egregious Violation

Oliva-Ramos: Suppression Motions In Immigration Court Can Succeed Upon Showing Widespread Violations Or Egregious Violation

Oliva-Ramos v. HolderNo. 10-3849September 13, 2012Precedentialhttp://www.ca3.uscourts.gov/opinarch/103849p.pdfAudio of the oral argument is available at:http://www.ca3.uscourts.gov/oralargument/audio/10-3849RodolfovAttyGenUSA.wmaJudge McKee…
Dec 12
Coroleo update: overruled by Judulang v. Holder (U.S. Dec. 12, 2011)

Coroleo update: overruled by Judulang v. Holder (U.S. Dec. 12, 2011)

In Judulang v. Holder (U.S. Supreme Court Dec. 12, 2011), the Supreme Court seems to have overruled the Third Circuit's 2007 ruling in Coroleo.The BIA's view on when a legal permanent resident can use section 212(c) relief while being charged…
Dec 7
Diop: Mandatory Detention Limited To A Reasonable Period

Diop: Mandatory Detention Limited To A Reasonable Period

In Diop v. ICE, the Third Circuit limited mandatory detention to a reasonable period. Sounds like a reasonable decision!The ACLU has just come out with a practice advisory. You can find it at this…

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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…

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WiggiBlawg

Covers immigration law. By Randall Drew.

http://wiggiblawg.blogspot.com/

May 18
A Generation Gap Over Immigration - NYTimes.com

A Generation Gap Over Immigration - NYTimes.com

A Generation Gap Over Immigration - NYTimes.com RAD~ Here are some excerpts from a really interesting article in the NYT....I often find it fascinating to try to understand what influences me to think the way I do about things and why others…
May 17
Paterson Move May Help Immigrants Facing Deportation - NYTimes.com

Paterson Move May Help Immigrants Facing Deportation - NYTimes.com

Paterson Move May Help Immigrants Facing Deportation - NYTimes.com ALBANY — Gov. David A. Paterson announced on Monday that the state would accelerate consideration and granting of pardons to legal immigrants for old or minor criminal…
May 12
New "Green Card" is here and it is high tech and green

New "Green Card" is here and it is high tech and green

USCIS To Issue Redesigned Green Card Fact Sheet Introduction U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that it has redesigned the Permanent Resident Card¿commonly known as the "Green Card" to incorporate several…

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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: 2041

Immigration Visa Attorney Blog

Covers H-1B visas and immigraiton reform. By Sam Shihab.

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

Jan 8
Columbus Ohio Attorney Presents a General Overview of the Recruitment Proce

Columbus Ohio Attorney Presents a General Overview of the Recruitment Proce

Before a Permanent Labor Application (PERM) can be filed, the employer must attempt to recruit U.S. workers for the position being offered. This process is essential to a successful PERM case, and if the recruitment is not carried out…
Oct 17
Green Card Bill for STEM Graduates Fail

Green Card Bill for STEM Graduates Fail

Last month a Congressional bill that would have allotted 55,000 permanent resident visas for foreign graduates with STEM degrees was defeated in the House of Representatives. The fate of the bill is particularly interesting because of the…
Oct 5
More on Deferred Action

More on Deferred Action

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program is the government's way of providing a two-year respite from deportation for so-called DREAM Act youths. And while not a permanent solution to the country's many immigration issues, Deferred…

Rank this Week: 2099

Martin Immigration Law

Covers news and updates on U.S. immigration and naturalization law. By Elaine Martin.

http://martinvisalaw.blogspot.com/

Jun 8
Changes to E-Verify coming on June 13.

Changes to E-Verify coming on June 13.

USCIS is rolling out changes to E-Verify, including a redesigned we
May 31
Department of State issues travel alert for World Cup fan

Department of State issues travel alert for World Cup fan

The U.S. Department of State has published an alert (here) for U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in South Africa to safety and security issues related to the FIFA World Cup taking place in nine cities across the…
May 26
New consular visa fees to start June 4, 2010

New consular visa fees to start June 4, 2010

The US Department of State announced new fees for visa applications, starting on June 4, 2010. The rule establishes a tiered structure with separate fees for different nonimmigrant visa categories.

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Immigration Visa Attorney Blog

Covers immigration law, including topics associated with family and employment visas, citizenship, and entry and exit issues. By Law Offices of J Craig Fong.

http://www.immigrationvisaattorneyblog.com/

Apr 18
New Zealand Legislature Approves Same-Sex Marriage

New Zealand Legislature Approves Same-Sex Marriage

As an immigrant advocate for gay and lesbian couples, I regularly receive calls at my Los Angeles and Palm Springs offices about whether same-sex marriage is available in x, y, or z country of the world. The legislature of New...
Apr 16
Tell me! Tell me! Tell me!

Tell me! Tell me! Tell me!

Yes, yes, yes. Some information about the proposed Comprehensive Immigration Reform was released today. As an immigration lawyer with over 30 years of experience, my phones here in Los Angeles and in the Palm Springs office have been ringing…
Apr 12
French Senate Approves Same-Sex Marriage

French Senate Approves Same-Sex Marriage

I wrote a few weeks ago that the French National Assembly voted to approve same-sex marriage. Today, the French Senate passed a bill approving same-sex marriage, also. In the coming weeks, the two bills will undergo a "second…

Rank this Week: 2201

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…

Rank this Week: 2302

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…

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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…

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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

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Massachusetts Immigration Lawyer…

Massachusetts Immigration Lawyer Blog

Covers deportation, immigration courts, and naturalization. By Law Offices Of Joshua L. Goldstein, PC.

http://www.massachusettsimmigrationlawyerblog.com/

Feb 7
Boston Immigration Court will be closed on February 8, 2013

Boston Immigration Court will be closed on February 8, 2013

In anticipation of a major snow storm, the Immigration Court in Boston will be closed on Friday, February 8, 2013. The Immigration Judges will extend all filing deadlines and reschedule all deportation and bond hearings set for February…
Feb 4
C-1 and D visa holders have a new green card option

C-1 and D visa holders have a new green card option

As a attorney specializing in preparing winning I-601 hardship waivers, my law firm's Boston office is eagerly awaiting March 4, 2013, the first day that USCIS will begin accepting I-601A provisional waivers for unlawful presence with…
Jan 23
Listing trips abroad on your N-400 citizenship application

Listing trips abroad on your N-400 citizenship application

Citizenship Lawyer Tip: How to handle the N-400 question regarding trips abroad As an immigration lawyer, my job is to deal with immigration problems. Naturalization, the process by which a permanent resident becomes a U.S. citizen,…

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