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Altro & Associates Blog

Altro & Associates Blog

Covers Canadian immigration news and laws.

http://www.altrolaw.com
  • May 14

    Incapacity Issues when Owning Florida Real Estate

    Incapacity Issues when Owning Florida Real Estate
    A person is considered incapacitated when they have lost their ability to make important decisions, including those related to their assets or property. What happens to your Florida property if you become mentally incapacitated? Your loved…
  • May 6

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

    Buying in the U.S. … What About your Canadian Plan?
    There is no denying that the United States continues to be a hot spot for many Canadians, and although the housing market crash has begun to recover, prices are still nowhere near where they once were. This coupled with the strength of our…
  • May 2

    Florida: To Buy or Not To Buy?

    Florida: To Buy or Not To Buy?
    “Is now the right time to buy?” This is a question asked by arguably all individuals when considering a real estate purchase – be it in Florida or otherwise. As a home-owner in Montreal I understand that many factors can…
Rank this Week: 2604

Border Immigration Lawyer Blog

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: 2502

Puryear Law Blog

Puryear Law Blog

Covers criminal defense, family law, divorce, juvenile law, business law, discrimination, personal injury, and related matters in the states of Illinois and Iowa.

http://www.puryearlaw.com/blog/
  • Nov 11

    A Self Defense Gun Case from Rock Island County, Illinoi

    A Self Defense Gun Case from Rock Island County, Illinoi
    Earlier this year, I had the honor of representing a woman named Judy, who used her gun to defend herself, her sister, and her sister-in-law after they were violently attacked in a parking lot in Rock Island County, Illinois. Much to her…
  • Feb 20

    Puryear Law Android App Now Available

    Puryear Law Android App Now Available
    In today’s world, it is important for attorneys to be accessible to their clients. Puryear Law has led the way on that front by having a live phone receptionist available 24 hours a day to schedule appointments, provide basic office…
  • Feb 19

    Puryear Law iPhone App Now Available

    Puryear Law iPhone App Now Available
    In today’s world, it is important for attorneys to be accessible to their clients. Puryear Law has led the way on that front by having a live phone receptionist available 24 hours a day to schedule appointments, provide basic office…
Rank this Week: 2687

Third Circuit Immigration Blog

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/
Rank this Week: 2769

San Francisco Immigration Lawyers…

San Francisco Immigration Lawyers Blog

Covers current events and answers to common questions about immigration law in the San Francisco area. By the Law Office of Gali Schaham Gordon.

http://www.galigordon.com
  • Aug 23

    Once Again, Arizona Tries to Make Life Hard for Immigrant

    Once Again, Arizona Tries to Make Life Hard for Immigrant
    Pro-immigration reform groups lambasted Arizona Gov. Jan. Brewer for issuing an executive order that bans some 80,000 potential recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) in her state from obtaining driver’s…
  • Jun 15

    BREAKING NEWS: Obama Administration to Stop Deporting Undocumented Youth

    BREAKING NEWS: Obama Administration to Stop Deporting Undocumented Youth
    The Obama Administration announced on Friday that it would not deport certain undocumented immigrants and that it would grant them work permits.  This policy, known as “deferred action”, may affect as many as 800,000 people.  While it…
  • Mar 14

    Visa Interview Wait Times Drop in Brazil

    Visa Interview Wait Times Drop in Brazil
    The Department of State’s efforts to streamline the visa process in Brazil have resulted in lower wait times for interviews – on average two weeks or less in many Brazilian locations.  The Department of State has added staff, extended…
Rank this Week: 2590

New York Immigration Lawyers Blog

New York Immigration Lawyers Blog

Features immigration news, policies and discussion. By Pozo Goldstein & Miranda, LLP.

http://www.newyorkimmigrationlawyersblog.com/
  • Mar 29

    USCIS grant funding for select organizations around the country in order to expand high quality citizenship preparation services.

    USCIS grant funding for select organizations around the country in order to expand high quality citizenship preparation services.
    On the 20th of March, USCIS (U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services) announced that they will expand the availability of high quality citizenship preparation services in order to create an opportunity designed to promote immigrant civic…
  • Mar 7

    Jeremy Lin: First-Generation American and NBA Star

    Jeremy Lin: First-Generation American and NBA Star
    After a string of 20-point games, the athlete that shocked and awed audiences with a killer 3-pointer has every New York Knicks fan possessed with "Linsanity." While Jeremy Lin has suddenly morphed into an international star, it seems that…
  • Mar 6

    Pozo Goldstein & Miranda and Yankees Partnership

    Pozo Goldstein & Miranda and Yankees Partnership
    We are happy to announce that the firm of Pozo Goldstein & Miranda is the Official Immigration Law Firm of the NY Yankees Spanish Radio Network. We will be sponsoring the Spanish broadcast of the Yankees games this season.
Rank this Week: 2577

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: 2796

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: 2910

Immigration Insight Law Blog

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: 2935

US Immigration Blog

US Immigration Blog

Covers recent developments in the immigration field. By Peter Messersmith.

http://blog.messersmithlaw.com
  • Feb 3

    I-601A Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver

    I-601A Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver
    On January 3, 2013, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a final rule on provisional unlawful presence waivers. I-601A applications may be submitted to USCIS beginning March 4, 2013. This rule allows certain…
  • Oct 22

    DREAM Deferred Action Approvals Arriving

    DREAM Deferred Action Approvals Arriving
    DREAM Act approvals are starting to trickle in.  Here is a copy of a recent application which was approved in approximately 5 weeks.  It is representative of a typical case.  A Mexican national entered the US without a visa fifteen years…
  • Aug 26

    ApplyUSDreamAct.com Goes Live

    ApplyUSDreamAct.com Goes Live
    The Messersmith Law Firm is now taking US Dream Act cases via our online website ApplyUSDreamAct.com.  If you meet the following eligibility requirements, we may be able to help you obtain deferred action and a two year work permit.
Rank this Week: 3071

Safe Haven Immigration Law Blog

Safe Haven Immigration Law Blog

Provides immigration law and refugee protection news, updates and helpful tips. By The Whitt Law Firm, PLLC.

http://www.whittfirm.com/blog/
  • Nov 27

    Testing Word Press Setting

    Testing Word Press Setting
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  • Nov 25

    Under Construction

    Under Construction
    We are currently updating our website to improve the experience of our readers.  Some pages and features may be unavailable during this time.  We expect to complete our updates by December 19, 2012.  Thank you for your patience.
  • Oct 31

    Some USCIS Offices Remain Closed from Storm Damage

    Some USCIS Offices Remain Closed from Storm Damage
    USCIS has posted a list of offices that remain closed due to storm damage from Hurricane Sandy.  All appointments will be rescheduled to the next available appointment date; you do not need to do anything to request a rescheduled date.…
Rank this Week: 3053

Jacksonville Immigration Attorney…

Jacksonville Immigration Attorney Blog

Published By Lena Korial-Yonan, Esq.

http://www.jacksonvilleimmigrationattorneyblog.com/
  • Oct 25

    Update on Travel for Student Visa Holder

    Update on Travel for Student Visa Holder
    The once "standard" stamp that students entering the U.S. would receive from Customs and Border patrol (CBP) on their I-120 / DS-2019 is now being discontinued. As of on or about August 10, 2012, CBP will no longer stamp the I-20 / DS-2019…
  • Oct 22

    How Many Alien Numbers Should I have?

    How Many Alien Numbers Should I have?
    Generally speaking, an immigrant should only have one alien number throughout the course of their immigration process and the same alien number should be placed on that applicant's naturalization certificate. These days, though, there have…
  • Oct 16

    Visa Bulletin for November 2012: Lawful Permanent Resident Priority Date

    Visa Bulletin for November 2012: Lawful Permanent Resident Priority Date
    The most recently issued Visa Bulletin has some good news for family category 2A, which is the category for lawful permanent residents filing for their spouses and / or children under 21 years old and unmarried. The current priority date for…
Rank this Week: 3044

Immigration Updates

Immigration Updates

Covers immigration and asylum law issues. By Masliah & Soloway.

http://www.masliah-soloway.com/blogs/
Rank this Week: 2982

Questions & Answers About…

Questions & Answers About Immigration to the U.S.

Covers immigration law. By Berd & Klaus PLLC.

http://www.berdklauss.com/questions-answers/
Rank this Week: 3523

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: 3824

Immigration Visa Attorney Blog

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: 3758

Boston Immigration Lawyer Blog

Boston Immigration Lawyer Blog

Covers immigration law. By Michael M. Harrington.

http://www.bostonimmigrationlawyerblog.com/
  • Apr 14

    Immigrating to the United States Without a Family or Employer Sponsor

    Immigrating to the United States Without a Family or Employer Sponsor
    There are creative ways for foreign nationals to immigrate to the United States without needing a sponsor. In this post, I will discuss how the L-1 non-immigrant visa and EB-1C immigrant visa categories are used by enterprising foreign…
  • Mar 28

    Release on immigration bond: the best first step to remaining in the United State

    Release on immigration bond: the best first step to remaining in the United State
    In this post, I will discuss how to prepare for an immigration bond hearing. Immigration bond is basically bail: an amount of money that must be paid in exchange for the foreign national's release from jail. The money will be returned if…
  • Jan 28

    Secure Communities-Why it isn't working.

    Secure Communities-Why it isn't working.
    A lot media attention has been received by the Secure Communities program run by the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS"). The Secure Communities program was intended to be a way for DHS to detect and remove undocumented foreign nationals…
Rank this Week: 3568

EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program

EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program

Covers the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. By Boyd Campbell.

http://eb5greencard.blogspot.com/
  • Apr 2

    SEC relaxes restrictions on companies' use of social media

    SEC relaxes restrictions on companies' use of social media
         The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says that companies can use Twitter, Facebook and other social media to announce key information as long as they alert investors about which websites they plan to use for…
  • Mar 4

    USCIS releases draft EB-5 adjudication guidance

    USCIS releases draft EB-5 adjudication guidance
         I was tempted to fire off some comments quickly on the new EB-5 draft policy guidance to show I am out there in front of EB-5 issues.  I'm not, so I waited, and I'm glad I did.  This new draft policy…
  • Feb 9

    EB-5 project developers embrace ‘EB-5 Lite’

    EB-5 project developers embrace ‘EB-5 Lite’
         I am a principal in a regional center in the southeastern United States and represent a number of regional centers around the nation. Several years ago, I had just hung up on my umpteenth conference call with project…
Rank this Week: 3860

Hernan Law Firm Blog

Hernan Law Firm Blog

Covers personal injury, criminal defense, immigration, business and litigation.

http://hernanfirm.com/blog/
  • Mar 30

    Georgia Legislature passes bill (HB 150) restricing the publication of mugshots for commercial gain

    Georgia Legislature passes bill (HB 150) restricing the publication of mugshots for commercial gain
    In a tremendous victory for many people whose mugshots are posted on websites that require payment in order to take them down, the 2013 Georgia Legislature has approved a measure (HB 150) restricting the publication of such mugshots and…
  • Jan 2

    Approvals come through for Deferred Action petition

    Approvals come through for Deferred Action petition
    USCIS has finally begun to issue approvals of the deferred action petitions filed beginning in August 2012, including for many clients of the Hernan Law Firm.  Early applicants have been receiving approval notices over the last month or…
  • Jan 2

    USCIS announces final rule to allow for provisional waiver process supporting family unity

    USCIS announces final rule to allow for provisional waiver process supporting family unity
    On January 2, 2013, USCIS announced the long awaited posting of the final rules for the provisional waiver process, a sensible solution to a component of immigration law that caused families to be separated during the petition process for…
Rank this Week: 3514

About US Visas

About US Visas

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

http://aboutusvisas.com/blog/
  • 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…
  • 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: 3513

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,…
Rank this Week: 3727

Peek and Toland Blog

Peek and Toland Blog

Covers immigration policies and criminal defense law in Austin, Texas.

http://www.peekandtoland.com/blog
  • Jan 29

    President Obama outlines his Immigration Reform Proposal

    President Obama outlines his Immigration Reform Proposal
    Today, President Obama outlined his immigration proposal in Las Vegas, Nevada in an effort to address the eleven million undocumented immigrants now living in the U.S. The President's proposal arrives just one day after a Bipartisan…
  • Jan 28

    Bipartisan Framework for Comprehensive Immigration Reform

    Bipartisan Framework for Comprehensive Immigration Reform
    Today U.S. Senators from both parties gathered to propose comprehensive immigration reform. The proposal includes endorsements from prominent Republican and Democratic leaders and arrives just one day before the President's expected proposal…
  • Jan 28

    Senate Leaders Propose Immigration Reform

    Senate Leaders Propose Immigration Reform
      Today U.S. Senators announced a new proposal on immigration reform set to affect nearly 11 million undocumented immigrants current in the U.S. The new proposal was a bipartisan effort endorsed by Democrats Charles Schumer of New York,…
Rank this Week: 3549

US Immigration Law Blog

US Immigration Law Blog

Covers immigration news. By Ashwin Sharma.

http://ashwinsharma.com
Rank this Week: 3853

Immigration Law Answers Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 3453

Delaware Immigration Lawyer Blog

Delaware Immigration Lawyer Blog

Covers news, information and resources in immigration law. By Xiaojuan Huang.

http://deimmigration.blogspot.com/
  • Jul 23

    U.S. Consulate in Beijing Creates NIV Appointment Availability Link on Website

    U.S. Consulate in Beijing Creates NIV Appointment Availability Link on Website
    The U.S. Embassy in Beijing is currently allowing non-immigration visa applicants to “forum shop” around China’s consular districts. The Embassy has also posted estimates of the next available tourist and student visa interview…
  • Jun 17

    USCIS Updated H-1B Count

    USCIS Updated H-1B Count
    On June 11, 2010, USCIS issued an update count of Fiscal Year 2011 cap-subject numbers. Approximately 22,200 H-1B cap-subject petitions counting towards the 65,000 general cap were receipted in by the Service. Only 9,400 H-1B petitions for…
  • Apr 30

    USCIS Issued A Revised FAQ on Federal Contractors and E-Verify

    USCIS Issued A Revised FAQ on Federal Contractors and E-Verify
    In April 2010, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (“USCIS”) issued a revised Frequently Asked Questions on Federal Contractors and E-Verify. The FAQ addresses what Federal contracts are impacted by the Federal…
Rank this Week: 3257

Martin Immigration Law

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.
Rank this Week: 3234

Guru Immigration Law Blog

Guru Immigration Law Blog

The Guru's meditations and musings on Immigration Law. By Larry Liem Doan.

http://guruimmigration.wordpress.com
Rank this Week: 3668

RSS Canadian Immigration News

RSS Canadian Immigration News

Features information and research related to immigration to Canada. By Robinson Sheppard Shapiro.

http://www.rsscanadaimmigration.com/en/blog/
  • Oct 9

    Listed in the 2010 Edition of the Best Lawyers in Canada

    Listed in the 2010 Edition of the Best Lawyers in Canada
    I am pleased to announce that Mr. Stephane Duval, Partner and Chair of the Immigration Department of RSS, has been named to BEST LAWYERS IN CANADA.Best Lawyers in Canada, the premier rating organization for attorneys in Canada, has just…
  • Jul 17

    New Canadian Visa Requirement

    New Canadian Visa Requirement
    Beginning on July 14, 2009, Czech and Mexican nationals require a passport visa to travel to Canada, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced For the first 48 hours, such citizens may apply for entry on…
  • Jul 2

    Canadian Immigration Officials Consider Czech Visa Reinstatement

    Canadian Immigration Officials Consider Czech Visa Reinstatement
    Citizenship and Immigration Canada recently removed the passport visa requirement for Czech nationals visiting Canada. This meant that such individuals became eligible to seek admission at a Canadian port of entry without first seeking a…
Rank this Week: 3235

Global Immigration Blog

Global Immigration Blog

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

http://www.globalimmigrationblog.com
  • May 9

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

    H-1B Work Visa Application Established Employee Contract, New York Court Rule
    In a departure from prior interpretations of H-1B sponsorship, a New York state court ruled an H-1B work visa application established an employment contract sufficient to support the employee’s breach of contract claim. Kausal v.…
  • Apr 30

    Elimination of I-94 Cards Begins Today!

    Elimination of I-94 Cards Begins Today!
    AUTHOR:  Nicola A. L. Prall. As reported previously, CBP is eliminating the Form I-94, Arrival / Departure Record, the familiar white card that foreign nationals are asked to complete on the airplane prior to entering the United States.…
  • Apr 29

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

    DHS and DOL Jointly Issue Interim H-2B Wage Methodology Rule
    AUTHOR:  Otieno Ombok. The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Labor have issued a joint interim final rule that establishes a new methodology for calculating prevailing wages under the H-2B low-skilled, nonagricultural…
Rank this Week: 4620

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: 4796

immigrationblog.us

immigrationblog.us

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

http://www.immigrationblog.us/
  • May 2

    USCIS - Temporary Protected Status Extended for Nicaraguan

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

    USCIS - Temporary Protected Status Extended for Honduran

    USCIS - Temporary Protected Status Extended for Honduran
    USCIS - Temporary Protected Status Extended for Hondurans Temporary Protected Status Extended for HonduransReleased Apr 3, 2013WASHINGTON—Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for…
  • Apr 17

    ID Required to enter JFK Federal Building

    ID Required to enter JFK Federal Building
    AILA NE President Vincent Lau has informed us that (until further notice) a photo ID will be required to gain entry to the JFK Federal Building in Boston. Well, the immigration court is in JFK; and while I appreciate the need for additional…
Rank this Week: 5032

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: 5248

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: 4840

New York & New Jersey Immigration…

New York & New Jersey Immigration Lawyer Blog

Covers immigration news, deportations, and visas. By Samuel C Berger, PC.

http://www.newjerseyimmigrationlawyer-blog.com/
  • Apr 19

    Lawmakers Introduce Immigration Reform Bill in Congre

    Lawmakers Introduce Immigration Reform Bill in Congre
    Senator Charles Schumer of New York, joined by a bipartisan group of seven senators, introduced Senate Bill 744, the "Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act," on April 16, 2013. The bill tries to address a…
  • Apr 6

    H-1B Visa Cap for Fiscal Year 2014 Reached in Just Five Days, USCIS to Hold Lottery

    H-1B Visa Cap for Fiscal Year 2014 Reached in Just Five Days, USCIS to Hold Lottery
    High demand for skilled immigrant workers led to one of the briefest H-1B visa petition periods in recent years, with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announcing that the number of petitions it received met or exceeded the…
  • Mar 21

    USCIS Issues Draft of Policy Memorandum for EB-5 Visa Program

    USCIS Issues Draft of Policy Memorandum for EB-5 Visa Program
    U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), as part of a general effort to consolidate its policies and procedures, has issued a draft memorandum for the EB-5 investor visa, which allows immigrant investors and entrepreneurs to obtain…
Rank this Week: 4587

Salt Lake City Legal News

Salt Lake City Legal News

Covers personal injury, criminal defense, immigration, and drug recall news. By Anderson & Young.

http://saltlakecity-injuryattorneys.com/blog/
  • Apr 18

    Utah immigrants excited about reform bill

    Utah immigrants excited about reform bill
    Tony Yapias says a taco street vendor showed the excitement — and questions — that the estimated 125,000 immigrants who are in Utah illegally have about the new bipartisan immigration-reform bill just introduced in…
  • Apr 18

    Woman Escapes Wrecked Car Before it Burts into Flame

    Woman Escapes Wrecked Car Before it Burts into Flame
    A woman may owe quick-acting passers-by for escaping her wrecked minivan before it burst into flames. West Valley City Fire Department spokesman Bob Fitzgerald said the 43-year-old woman’s minivan rolled after being involved in a crash…
  • Apr 5

    Woman hit by car in downtown Salt Lake City upgraded to serious condition

    Woman hit by car in downtown Salt Lake City upgraded to serious condition
    A woman was in serious condition Friday, the day after she was struck in downtown Salt Lake City by a car. Salt Lake City police said the 58-year-old woman was hit while crossing the intersection of 900 S. West Temple … Continue…
Rank this Week: 3945

Bardavid Law

Bardavid Law

Covers current trends in immigration law. By Joshua Bardavid and Bardavid Law.

http://www.bardavidlaw.com/blog
  • Apr 17

    Mark Noferi on the Proposed Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill

    Mark Noferi on the Proposed Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill
    Prof. Mark Noferi from Brooklyn Law School has a really good summary of the new bill’s provisions relating to appointed counsel, detention, bond, and stipulated removal provisions. Follow this link to read it.  
  • Apr 17

    Immigration Reform Bill

    Immigration Reform Bill
    Comprehensive Immigration Reform Proposal A so-called comprehensive immigration reform bill has been proposed.  It is over 800-pages long and, if passed, will drastically alter the legal and human landscape of the U.S.  From the…
  • Apr 6

    Two Wrongs Take Away Right

    Two Wrongs Take Away Right
     We’ve written before about the frightening number of ineffective lawyers in the immigration field.
Rank this Week: 4183

Immigration Ramblings

Immigration Ramblings

Provides news and opinions on current US immigration issues and developments. By Franklin W. Nelson.

http://nelsonassociates.blogspot.com/
  • Apr 16

    Immigration Reform Not Here Yet - But Progress Is Being Made

    Immigration Reform Not Here Yet - But Progress Is Being Made
    Today, the President was briefed on the Immigration Reform Bill soon to be introduced in the Senate. The following is is statement following the briefing:The White HouseOffice of the Press SecretaryStatement by the President on Commonsense…
  • Jan 29

    Senate Proposal Is A Good Start

    Senate Proposal Is A Good Start
    Yesterday, January 28th, 2013, a bi-partisan group of Senators issued a 4 page memo outlining their vision for immigration reform. The memo admits that our current immigration system is broken, and discusses, among other things both a path to…
  • Jun 18

    President

    President
    President Obama has announced that he is expanding the eligibility criteria for “deferred action” to include individuals who would be protected by the DREAM Act. Even though the DREAM Act has not become law yet, this new policy will…
Rank this Week: 4787

Orbit Law Blog

Orbit Law Blog

Provides commentary on immigration issues in the news and a review of immigration related policies. By Orbit Law, PLLC.

http://seattleimmigrationblog.com/
  • Apr 16

    USCIS PROVIDES UPDATE ON ADJUDICATION OF H-1B APPLICATIONS

    USCIS PROVIDES UPDATE ON ADJUDICATION OF H-1B APPLICATIONS
    Update: USCIS has provided the following update re: adjudication of H-1B filings: Premium Processing cases are currently being receipted, and adjudication of these cases has begun (official adjudication clock for PP began April 15)…
  • Apr 16

    Brief Highlights of Comprehensive Immigration Reform Proposal Released Today!

    Brief Highlights of Comprehensive Immigration Reform Proposal Released Today!
    The Senate’s Gang of Eight on Tuesday released the details of a broad agreement to overhaul the nation’s immigration laws. A combination of Republican Sens. Marco Rubio (Fla.), John McCain (Ariz.), Lindsey Graham (S.C.), Jeff…
  • Apr 5

    H-1B Cap for Fiscal Year 2014 Met!!

    H-1B Cap for Fiscal Year 2014 Met!!
    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. USCIS has also received more than 20,000 H-1B petitions filed…
Rank this Week: 4601

Bilingual Minnesota Attorney Blog

Bilingual Minnesota Attorney Blog

Provides immigration law and criminal law information in Spanish. By Tamara Caban-Ramirez.

http://bilingualmnattorney.wordpress.com
  • Apr 3

    EXTENSIÓN DE TPS PARA NICARAGÜENSES – FECHA LIMITE 3 DE JUNIO DE 2013

    EXTENSIÓN DE TPS PARA NICARAGÜENSES – FECHA LIMITE 3 DE JUNIO DE 2013
    El Servicio de Inmigración anunció que extenderían el estatus de TPS, por sus siglas en inglés, a nicaragüenses. La fecha límite es el lunes, 3 de junio del 2013. De no re-inscribirse, perderá…
  • Apr 3

    EXTENSIÓN DE TPS PARA HONDUREÑOS – FECHA LIMITE 3 DE JUNIO DE 2013

    EXTENSIÓN DE TPS PARA HONDUREÑOS – FECHA LIMITE 3 DE JUNIO DE 2013
    El Servicio de Inmigración anunció que extenderían el estatus de TPS, por sus siglas en inglés, a hondureños. La fecha límite es el lunes, 3 de junio del 2013. De no re-inscribirse, perderá sus…
  • Jan 2

    2012 in review

    2012 in review
    The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 600 people reached the top of Mt. Everest in 2012. This blog got about 9,600 views in 2012. If every person who reached the top of…
Rank this Week: 4736

Chicago Immigration Lawyer Blog

Chicago Immigration Lawyer Blog

Covers immigration law and visas. By Kalita Law Group, P.C.

http://www.chicagoimmigrationlawyer-blog.com/
  • Mar 27

    DO I QUALIFY FOR THE I-601A PROVISIONAL WAIVER FOR UNLAWFUL PRESENCE?

    DO I QUALIFY FOR THE I-601A PROVISIONAL WAIVER FOR UNLAWFUL PRESENCE?
    Now that the new Provisional Waivers for Unlawful Presence are in place, I am getting many phone calls from people who are inquiring as to whether they qualify for the waiver. There are many misconceptions about this from person-to-person…
  • Mar 11

    Immigration Reform Moves a Step Closer

    Immigration Reform Moves a Step Closer
    The LA Times reported today that the Senate version of the Immigration Bill is gathering steam, as eight senators working together to write a bipartisan bill to overhaul immigration laws announced today that they have agreed on a pathway for…
  • Jan 30

    Obama's Immigration Speech

    Obama's Immigration Speech
    Speaking in Las Vegas, President Obama revealed his intention to pursue comprehensive immigration reform during his second term. He outlined a rough sketch of a plan that would involve an increase in border security and enforcement of…
Rank this Week: 4242

Atlanta Employment & Injury Lawyer…

Atlanta Employment & Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers immigration and personal injury law in Georgia. By Betts & Associates.

http://www.bettslaw.net/
Rank this Week: 4466

Silicon Valley Immigration Lawyer…

Silicon Valley Immigration Lawyer Blog

Covers work visas, green cards, and adjustments of status. By The Gee Law Firm.

http://www.siliconvalleyimmigrationlawyer.com/
  • Mar 21

    Congress Considers Amending "Temporary Protected Status"

    Congress Considers Amending "Temporary Protected Status"
    In the last few months, comprehensive immigration reform has been pushed into the national spotlight as Congress works to pass legislation to amend the U.S. immigration system. While most of these discussions and prospective changes involve…
  • Mar 20

    Congress Reauthorizes the Violence Against Women Act

    Congress Reauthorizes the Violence Against Women Act
    The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is a law that Congress initially enacted in 1994. The purpose of the VAWA law was to create safeguards and legal remedies for victims of domestic violence. VAWA authorized federal funding allocations…
  • Mar 20

    Congressman Mike Honda Reintroduces the Reuniting Families Act

    Congressman Mike Honda Reintroduces the Reuniting Families Act
    Silicon Valley Congressman Mike Honda recently reintroduced an immigration bill into Congress called The Reuniting Families Act. The goal of this legislation would be to improve the waiting time for family members trying to immigrate under…
Rank this Week: 5186

Immigration & Deportation Law

Immigration & Deportation Law

Covers trends in immigration law with a focus on deportation litigation. By Isaul Verdin.

http://deportlaw.blogspot.com/
  • Mar 18

    How and When to File a Stay of Removal

    How and When to File a Stay of Removal
    What is a stay of removal?  A stay of removal is a decision made by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to put off or “stay” a person’s removal from the United States.  A person may apply for a stay of…
  • Mar 12

    How Mexican Investors Can Obtain an Investor E2 visa? Growing Trend?

    How Mexican Investors Can Obtain an Investor E2 visa? Growing Trend?
    In the most recent compilation of immigration statistics from the 2011 fiscal year, a total of 329,230 E-2 Treaty Trader Visas were issued to investors and their spouses and children. Of that number, 81,859 E-2 Visas were issued to Mexican…
  • Feb 13

    Hiring Foreign Employees by an E1 or E2 Busine

    Hiring Foreign Employees by an E1 or E2 Busine
    Businesses in the United States hire new employees every day to further their growth and expand their business. While the current workforce in this country primarily consist of United States citizens or permanent residents, companies…
Rank this Week: 4808

Austin Immigration Lawyer Blog

Austin Immigration Lawyer Blog

Covers immigration news and family-based immigration law. By Lyttle Law Firm, PLLC.

http://www.austinimmigrationlawyerblog.com/
  • Mar 4

    "Expedited Removal" Process Limits Access to Legal Counsel

    "Expedited Removal" Process Limits Access to Legal Counsel
    As an immigration attorney in Texas, I recognize that the legal system has its faults and that the immigration system possesses its share of problems, but I also firmly believe that everyone should have access to the judicial process. It has…
  • Mar 3

    Senate Reauthorizes Violence Against Women Act

    Senate Reauthorizes Violence Against Women Act
    On February 12, 2013 the U.S. Senate voted to ratify the Violence Against Women Act by a vote of 78 to 22. This now leaves reauthorization of VAWA up to the members of the U.S. House of Representatives. Last year, both chambers of Congress…
  • Mar 2

    Texas Supreme Court Approves Standardized Divorce Document

    Texas Supreme Court Approves Standardized Divorce Document
    The highest court in the Texas judicial system approved the introduction and use of standardized divorce documents in a 5-3 decision. The Texas Supreme Court's decision was hailed by some low income advocates as an improved mechanism for poor…
Rank this Week: 4384

New Jersey Immigration Lawyers…

New Jersey Immigration Lawyers Blog

Covers immigration reform, citizenship, and naturalization. By Lee & Garasia.

http://www.newjerseyimmigrationlawyersblog.com/
  • Feb 27

    Supreme Court rules on retroactivity of Padilla

    Supreme Court rules on retroactivity of Padilla
    Rosevela Chaidez was a permanent resident of the United States. She was arrested for mail fraud in connection with an insurance scam, and was advised by her lawyer to plead guilty. Her lawyer advised her to plead guilty, and she only received…
  • Feb 12

    The Economics of Immigration Reform

    The Economics of Immigration Reform
    Can our country afford Immigration Reform? That is the question raised by Robert Rector of the Heritage Foundation. He argues making 11 million illegal immigrants eligible for legal status would "generate costs in Medicare and Social Security…
  • Jan 30

    Understanding the 3 and 10 year unlawful presence bar

    Understanding the 3 and 10 year unlawful presence bar
    Confusion is rife when it comes to the topic of unlawful presence in the United States, as is on how long an offending alien has to wait before re-entering the United States. At the most basic level, an alien is unlawfully present when they…
Rank this Week: 4140