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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: 5050

The Immigration Answer Man

The Immigration Answer Man

Covers US immigration law. By Ari Sauer.

http://immigrationanswerman.com/
  • May 10

    DOS Visa Bulletin Update: June 2013

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

    Visa Bulletin Update: May 2013

    Visa Bulletin Update: May 2013
    Visa Bulletin Update: April 2013 By Ari Sauer, immigration lawyer with the Memphis, Tennessee office of the Siskind Susser Law Firm. The US Department of State has issued the May 2013 … Continue reading →
  • Mar 14

    Is it possible to be deported without seeing a judge?

    Is it possible to be deported without seeing a judge?
      Is it possible to be deported without seeing a judge?     By Ari Sauer, immigration lawyer with the Memphis, Tennessee office of the Siskind Susser immigration law firm.   … Continue reading →
Rank this Week: 3774

No Deportation

No Deportation

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

http://nodeportation.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 5243

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: 4050

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: 4670

Immigration Legal Blog

Immigration Legal Blog

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

http://immigrationlegalblog.com/
  • May 5

    What Might Happen at an Immigration Interview.

    What Might Happen at an Immigration Interview.
    Over the course of time, our law firm has handled many immigration interviews whether it was for marriage adjustment of status, asylums, and other investigative interviews. While most interviews follow a very a very similar pattern, we have…
  • Apr 29

    Support our upcoming movie “H4 The Curse”

    Support our upcoming movie “H4 The Curse”
    Upcoming Movie: H4 VISA-A CURSE is a MOVIE PROJECT that brings in light the plight of Women on H4 Visa, and their spouses who are on H1B Visa. Technically, H1 B is a non immigrant Visa, which allows employers to…
  • Apr 22

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

    Written Testimony of Brad Smith General Counsel and Executive Vice President Legal and Corporate Affairs (Microsoft)!
    My name is Brad Smith, and I am the General Counsel and Executive Vice President for Legal and Corporate Affairs at Microsoft Corporation. Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this hearing  and to provide the perspective of a…
Rank this Week: 4170

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: 5047

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: 5138

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: 2457

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: 3239

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: 2136

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: 2092

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: 3110

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: 4659

Delaware Immigration Lawyer Blog

Delaware Immigration Lawyer Blog

Discusses immigration issues, news and legal developments. By Xiaojuan "Carrie" Huang.

http://www.deimmigration.com
Rank this Week: 4452

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: 3259

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: 2075

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: 2043

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: 4346

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: 3663

Immigration Employment

Immigration Employment

Covers employment-based immigration. By Charles Miller.

http://immigrationemployment.blogspot.com/
  • Mar 28

    Stanford Law School Worksite Immigration Compliance Symposium

    Stanford Law School Worksite Immigration Compliance Symposium
    Stanford Law School 3rd Annual Worksite Immigration Compliance Symposium April 19, 2013 8:15am - 6:30pm Stanford Law…
  • Mar 28

    The 2013 I-9 and Handbook for Employer

    The 2013 I-9 and Handbook for Employer
     by Charles M. Miller  U.S. employers or recruiters for a fee have the duty to ensure that every newly-hired employee completes and signs section 1 of the Form I-9 on the first day of hire. The employer’s verification…
  • Mar 9

    Two-page Form I-9 causes employers to take notice

    Two-page Form I-9 causes employers to take notice
    The USCIS released a two-page Form I-9 on Friday, March 8, 2013 which was effective immediately. The new, revised Form I-9 has a revision date of (Rev. 03/08/13)N.  Employers will have a 60-day grace period, until May 7, 2013, and will…
Rank this Week: 2285

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: 3210

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: 3670

Immigration Visa Lawyer Blog

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: 4419

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: 4651

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: 4522

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: 3455

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: 3403

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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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…
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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.
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New Jersey Municipal Court Lawyer…

New Jersey Municipal Court Lawyer Blog

Covers immigration law news, cases and reports in New Jersey. By The Law Office Anthony J. Vecchio, LLC

http://www.newjerseymunicipalcourtlawyerblog.com/
  • Jan 31

    Highlands Municipal Court Information

    Highlands Municipal Court Information
    Lawyer for Highlands Municipal Court If you have been issued a traffic ticket, criminal complaint/summons, or DUI in Highlands, you should consult with an experienced defense attorney right away. While motor vehicle, disorderly persons, and…
  • Jan 25

    Old Bridge Speeding Tickets - Points Can Be Reduced

    Old Bridge Speeding Tickets - Points Can Be Reduced
    Lawyer for Old Bridge Traffic Tickets I have handled countless municipal court cases in Old Bridge. These have included speeding and traffic violations, drug and marijuana possession charges, and drunk driving cases ranging from first to…
  • Jan 1

    Bergenfield Arrests & Traffic Ticket

    Bergenfield Arrests & Traffic Ticket
    • Lawyers for Bergenfield Drug & Traffic Tickets Common traffic tickets in Bergenfield include failure to obey traffic control device or stop signs (NJSA 39:4-81, NJSA 39:4-144), careless driving (NJSA 39:4-97), speeding (NJSA…
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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,…
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Immigration Visa Attorney Blog

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: 4302

Immigration Law, Policy and…

Immigration Law, Policy and Procedure

Covers immigration law, policy, and procedure. By Federico B. Serrano.

http://www.serranoimmigration.blogspot.com/
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Immigration Navigator

Immigration Navigator

US immigration and green card information. By Gary Goodin.

http://www.immigrationnavigator.com/
  • Jan 1

    10 years green card and immigration marriage fraud

    10 years green card and immigration marriage fraud
    As a Las Vegas immigration lawyer dealing with marriage immigration cases, it is true that love knows no borders. Many bi-national couples have long and happy marriages. But it is also true that not every foreign national marries a US citizen…
  • Jan 1

    10 years green card and immigration marriage fraud

    10 years green card and immigration marriage fraud
    As a Las Vegas immigration lawyer dealing with marriage immigration cases, it is true that love knows no borders. Many bi-national couples have long and happy marriages. But it is also true that not every foreign national marries a US citizen…
  • Aug 6

    The US Green Card – Your ticket to the American dream

    The US Green Card – Your ticket to the American dream
    A US green card is the most desired card in the world. Hundreds of millions around the world dream of having a green card to begin a new and better life in the United States. The US green card (officially called Form I-551) is evidence of…
Rank this Week: 3554

Business Immigration Post

Business Immigration Post

Covers business immigration law and employment-based visas. By Kramer Levin.

http://blogs.kramerlevin.com/businessimmigrationpostblog/
  • Dec 5

    Recent Developments in Business Immigration Law

    Recent Developments in Business Immigration Law
    I.          New Legislation Introduced to Retain Foreign Talent   Over the past few months, a number of bills have been introduced that are designed to help employers recruit and retain…
  • Sep 20

    Diversity Visa (Green Card) Lottery

    Diversity Visa (Green Card) Lottery
    The Department of State recently announced the opening of the registration period for the DV-2014 Diversity Visa lottery. This year, the Diversity Visa lottery allows a maximum of 50,000 "diversity immigrants" to obtain permanent residence in…
  • Sep 13

    Recent Developments in Business Immigration Law

    Recent Developments in Business Immigration Law
    State Department Update on Visa Demand and Priority Dates The Department of State has issued the October Visa Bulletin, reporting that priority dates in the EB-2 (advanced degree holders) India category will move only to September 1, 2004.…
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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.…
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US Immigration Law Blog

US Immigration Law Blog

Covers immigration news. By Ashwin Sharma.

http://ashwinsharma.com
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Eliana Phelps Law Blog

Eliana Phelps Law Blog

Covers immigration articles, news, and laws.

http://www.phelpsattorneys.com/blog/news/opinion/attorneys.html
  • Nov 21

    Obama enviará proyecto de ley de reforma migratoria al Congreso

    Obama enviará proyecto de ley de reforma migratoria al Congreso
    There are no translations available.El presidente de los Estados Unidos Barack Obama, reelegido el pasado 7 de noviembre, ha prometido que enviará un proyecto de reforma migratoria integral al Congreso, a principios del año 2013 en el que…
  • Oct 31

    Tres documentales que muestran el drama de algunos inmigrantes hispanos en Estados Unido

    Tres documentales que muestran el drama de algunos inmigrantes hispanos en Estados Unido
    There are no translations available.A propósito de las próximas elecciones presidenciales en los Estados Unidos, el canal de televisión por cable Discovery en Español presentará, el próximo 4 de noviembre, tres documentales centrados en…
  • Oct 10

    Impacto económico en California de la ley de Dream Act

    Impacto económico en California de la ley de Dream Act
    There are no translations available.La ley de Dream Act, cuyo objetivo es legalizar la situación de aquellos jóvenes elegibles que fueron traídos a los Estados Unidos cuando eran niños, no sólo resultaría beneficiosa al asegurar un…
Rank this Week: 1992

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: 4992

Florida Immigration Lawyers Blog

Florida Immigration Lawyers Blog

Covers immigration law, visas, and deportation. By Punancy & Cosentino, P.A.

http://www.floridaimmigrationlawyersblog.com/
  • Nov 8

    Sandy VIctim

    Sandy VIctim
    Temporary Immigration Benefit Relief Measures Available to Those Affected by Hurricane Sandy USCIS has posted a reminder to immigrants and nonimmigrants affected by Hurricane Sandy of certain benefits and relief that may be available to…
  • Jul 23

    H-2 B Update

    H-2 B Update
    USCIS Publishes Updated H-2B Visa Number
  • May 10

    Dream Act Again

    Dream Act Again
    Senator Marco Rubio is going to introduce his version of the Dream Act with hopes of getting an approval by the end of the summer. We hope that this will help millions of young people who are living in the United States with no hope for the…
Rank this Week: 4156

Immigration Attorneys Blog

Immigration Attorneys Blog

Covers K1 and K3 visas. By AmeriLawGroup.

http://www.immigrationattorneysblog.com/
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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…
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Immigration and Employment Law…

Immigration and Employment Law Blog

By Coane & Associates.

http://immigrationandemploymentlaw.wordpress.com/
  • Oct 25

    K-1 Visa Adjustment of Status and the Affidavit of Support

    K-1 Visa Adjustment of Status and the Affidavit of Support
    A very common issue with K-1 visa holders, is whether they need an affidavit of support when they apply for adjustment of status in the USA. After-all, they would have provided an affidavit of support to the USA Consulate at the time that…
  • Oct 18

    Fighting Unemployment can Backfire on Employer

    Fighting Unemployment can Backfire on Employer
    In a recent case from Pennsylvania involving a retaliation claim under Title VII involving an employer who opposed a former employee’s claim for unemployment compensation who had also filed a charge of discrimination, the court found that…
  • Oct 10

    Shintech Faces EEOC Race Discrimination Charge

    Shintech Faces EEOC Race Discrimination Charge
    Our law firm filed a race discrimination charge against Shintech, of Freeport, Texas, on behalf of a Hispanic worker who was recently fired.
Rank this Week: 3998