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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: 4153

ARG Immigration Law Blog

ARG Immigration Law Blog

Covers the transition from student status and worker status to legal permanent residency and/or citizenship. By Amanda R. Goodman.

http://arg-immigration.blogspot.com/
  • Apr 2

    It's H-1B Season...

    It's H-1B Season...
    The law permits employers to submit 85,000 cap-subject H-1B petitions for foreign-born professional employees each fiscal year. This year, the USCIS will start accepting H-1B petitions subject to the numerical cap starting on Monday, April …
  • Feb 11

    The H-1B "CAP-GAP" and the F-1 Student

    The H-1B "CAP-GAP" and the F-1 Student
    The cap of 65,000 H-1B petitions for FY2011 has been reached. As a result, one must wait to apply for H-1B status under the new quota for FY2012, starting October 1, 2011. The earliest an H-1B petition can be filed for the new fiscal year is…
  • Jun 14

    Demystifying Options for Student-Artist

    Demystifying Options for Student-Artist
    For students working in the arts, whether as performers, musicians, visual artists or technical personnel, the progression of immigration options from your F-1 status can be riddled with complexities. Of course it is not possible to describe…
Rank this Week: 4168

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: 4247

Seattle Immigration Lawyer Blog

Seattle Immigration Lawyer Blog

Published By the Law Office of Bonnie Stern Wasser

http://www.seattleimmigrationlawyerblog.com/
  • May 15

    CBP Issues I-94 Examples and Options for Government Agencie

    CBP Issues I-94 Examples and Options for Government Agencie
    I mentioned in my earlier blog post, I-94 Automation Begins: What you need to know, that US Customs and Border Patrol started implementation of its new automated I-94 system. I-94s are a key document used to verify lawful status in the US.…
  • May 15

    Work Visa Amendments Marked Up in the Senate

    Work Visa Amendments Marked Up in the Senate
    On Tuesday, May 14, the Senate Judiciary Committee completed another round of markups to Title IV of the comprehensive immigration reform (CIR) bill, S. 744. Besides additional enforcement provisions, the Senate tackled amendments to the…
  • May 10

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

    Military Enlistment and Selective Service FAQs for Immigrants, Citizens and Dual Citizen
    The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) has put out a very useful FAQ on Selective Service registration and military enlistment rules for immigrants of all types (in legal status, not in legal status, permanent v. temporary residents, and…
Rank this Week: 4299

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: 4384

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/
  • May 15

    Requesting Expedited Processing of an EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa Petition

    Requesting Expedited Processing of an EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa Petition
    The EB-5 visa, also known as the immigrant investor visa, allows immigrant entrepreneurs and investors to come to the U.S. if they meet certain criteria related to the amount of their investments and the number of jobs they can create for…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 4389

Miami Immigration Lawyers Blog

Miami Immigration Lawyers Blog

Published By Revilla Law Firm

http://www.miamiimmigrationlawyersblog.com/
  • Jul 17

    DREAMer Benefits from Deferred Action for Young People

    DREAMer Benefits from Deferred Action for Young People
    Revilla Law Firm is proud to announce that one of our clients has been offered - and has accepted - Deferred Action for Young People, as part of the Department of Homeland Security's policy announcement that it will offer Deferred Action to…
  • Jun 25

    U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Parts of Arizona Immigration Law

    U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Parts of Arizona Immigration Law
    Source: New York Times WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court on Monday delivered a split decision on Arizona's tough 2010 immigration law, upholding its most controversial provision but blocking the implementation of others. The court…
  • Jun 15

    Obama administration to stop deporting some young illegal immigrant

    Obama administration to stop deporting some young illegal immigrant
    Washington (CNN) -- In an election-year policy change, the Obama administration said Friday it will stop deporting young illegal immigrants who entered the United States as children if they meet certain requirements. The shift on the…
Rank this Week: 4420

Canadian Advocate

Canadian Advocate

Covers immigration, refugee, employment/labour, and occupational health & safety law in Canada. By Abimanyu Singam.

http://canadianadvocate.wordpress.com/
Rank this Week: 4433

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: 4507

Immigration and Visa Lawyers Blog

Immigration and Visa Lawyers Blog

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

http://www.immigration-visa-lawyers-blog.com/
  • May 14

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

    COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM (CIR) - SENATE BILL S. 744 - FULL SUMMARY OF HEARINGS
    Full summary of today's hearing located below On 5/14/13 the Senate Judiciary Committee held Day Two of the markup on S. 744 and completed most of the debate on Title IV of the bill (non-immigrant visa provisions). 15 amendments were passed…
  • May 8

    OBAMA'S 'DEPORTATION MACHINE' EXILES AMERICAN CITIZEN

    OBAMA'S 'DEPORTATION MACHINE' EXILES AMERICAN CITIZEN
    According to some media sources, one American's story is shining new light on an all-too common problem. As U.S. immigration authorities reportedly aim for 400,000 deportations a year, the bureaucratic monolith has begun unlawfully exiling…
  • May 1

    USCIS ANNOUNCED TODAY NEW ACCEPTABLE EVIDENCE OF LAWFUL ADMISSION

    USCIS ANNOUNCED TODAY NEW ACCEPTABLE EVIDENCE OF LAWFUL ADMISSION
    Good news! Today, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) started implementing the automated version of Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record, at air and sea ports of entry and wil by week's end include Charlotte Douglas International Airport…
Rank this Week: 4520

ImmigRantings

ImmigRantings

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

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

    Senator Introduces 49 Amendments to the Immigration Reform Bill

    Senator Introduces 49 Amendments to the Immigration Reform Bill
    Almost immediately after the Gang of Eight introduced the comprehensive immigration reform bill (the "Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act"), Congress and political interest groups began debating its many…
  • May 14

    Congressional Black Caucus Opposes Immigration Reform Bill

    Congressional Black Caucus Opposes Immigration Reform Bill
    The comprehensive immigration reform bill has been the subject of much media attention since its introduction into the U.S. Senate last month. If the bill passes, it will likely change U.S. immigration law in many significant ways including…
  • May 8

    Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Appeal on Controversial Alabama Immigration Law

    Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Appeal on Controversial Alabama Immigration Law
    Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court decided to not hear a case regarding a controversial Alabama state law involving immigration law. The Alabama law, which was passed in 2011, would have criminalized the acts of transporting or harboring…
Rank this Week: 4522

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: 4524

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: 4569

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: 4582

Arizona Immigration Law

Arizona Immigration Law

By Ariano & Reppucci.

http://www.arizonaimmigrationhelp.com/immigration-law-blog/
  • Aug 22

    Crimes and Immigration: Threatening or Intimidating

    Crimes and Immigration: Threatening or Intimidating
    Another week is here. Happy Monday everyone! Hopefully everyone had a great weekend and is out and about to enjoy the summer. Today’s topic is the crime of threatening or intimidating codified in ARS § 13-1202. ARS § 13-1202 states, “A…
  • Aug 22

    Perjury and Immigration: Just Don’t Lie

    Perjury and Immigration: Just Don’t Lie
    It’s almost Friday! That should put everyone is a great mood. I know it puts me in a great mood. But, I should lie, for me every day is a great day when I get to talk immigration law. Today’s topic is Perjury and False Swearing. A person…
  • Aug 22

    Crimes, Crimes, and More Crimes: Forgery and Immigration

    Crimes, Crimes, and More Crimes: Forgery and Immigration
    Hope everyone is doing well out there in the blogosphere. Today, as we have done for the past week, we are going to continue on our journey of crimes and their immigration consequences. Today’s topic is forgery (A.R.S. 13-2002).
Rank this Week: 4597

DC Immigration Lawyer Blog

DC Immigration Lawyer Blog

By Schaefer Law Firm.

http://www.dcimmigrationblog.com/
  • Oct 22

    What is an immigrant visa?

    What is an immigrant visa?
    If you are interested in helping your spouse or another family member immigrate to the United States, then you likely are interested in finding out how you can help them join you in the United States as quickly as possible. After all, who…
  • Oct 22

    Do I need an immigration lawyer for my immigrant visa case?

    Do I need an immigration lawyer for my immigrant visa case?
    There is no requirement to use the services of an immigration lawyer in order to file for an immigrant visa to get a green card. But, many people will find the services of an immigration lawyer to be extremely valuable to successfully…
  • Oct 19

    Who is the best immigration waiver lawyer in Virginia?

    Who is the best immigration waiver lawyer in Virginia?
    The ability for your family to live together is at stake… If you need an immigration waiver, then your ability to live with your family in the United States is at stake. If your waiver application is not approved, you may be separated from…
Rank this Week: 4707

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: 4743

Immigration Law Blog

Immigration Law Blog

Provides immigration law information and advice for consumers in Denver, Colorado. By Law Offices of Trunnell & Sellers.

http://immigrationlawyersdenver.com/blog/
  • Jul 5

    Why Paperwork Should Never Keep Your Loved Ones Out of the Country

    Why Paperwork Should Never Keep Your Loved Ones Out of the Country
    Too Often, the Difference Between Staying and Going is Paperwork! You have a loved one in the country.  It may be a spouse needing a fiancee visa or a family member needing a work visa.  Before the loved one is forced to leave the country…
  • Oct 10

    How Long Should Love Wait?

    How Long Should Love Wait?
    Should Love Wait?I
  • Aug 19

    The Trials of One of Our Clients… Part 1

    The Trials of One of Our Clients… Part 1
    Keeping Families Together... Meet “Matt” – A teacher in Denver who went on a missions trip a few years back to the Dominican Republic.  He meets a lovely woman while on this service trip named “Eva.”
Rank this Week: 4756

Investor Visa Lawyer Blog

Investor Visa Lawyer Blog

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

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

    Registered Provisional Immigrant Deadline

    Registered Provisional Immigrant Deadline
    Immigration reform is a contentious issue. We have been tracking the immigration reform proposed by the Senate Group of 8. Our Senator, Marco Rubio has been very involved in this effort. The proposal earmarks funds to beef up border…
  • May 15

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

    Immigrants and Voting Rights - Activities in a Non-election Year
    In May 2012, Florida State officials began purging state voter rolls of nearly 2,700 suspected noncitizens. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued an order to the state to stop the voter purge because it violated the Voting Rights Act…
  • May 8

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

    May Day Protests are International Issue, With National and Local Meaning
    Dancing with ribbons around May Poles and lighting bonfires are ancient traditions to celebrate May Day. But in the late 1800s, May Day was used by worker's movements to strike for better working conditions. On May 1, 1886, worker's groups…
Rank this Week: 4765

Immigration Law, Policy and…

Immigration Law, Policy and Procedure

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

http://www.serranoimmigration.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 4774

Immigration Las Vegas Blog

Immigration Las Vegas Blog

Covers family immigration and non-immigrant visas. By Goodin Law.

http://www.immigrationlasvegas.com/
  • Mar 26

    Important Message from Immigration Attorney Gary Goodin

    Important Message from Immigration Attorney Gary Goodin
    To serve readers better the blog posts on Immigration Las Vegas will be migrated to the far more widely read blog www.ImmigrationNavigator.com by the end of March. Immigration Navigator is published by Goodin Law P.A., an immigration law…
  • Feb 22

    Family green card for brothers and sisters of adult U.S. citizens - proving the sibling relationship

    Family green card for brothers and sisters of adult U.S. citizens - proving the sibling relationship
    Very often a U.S. citizen or a green card holder may ask about how to obtain a green card for a brother or sister (a sibling). At other times a foreign national may ask 'I have a green card brother living in the United States, can he sponsor…
  • Feb 3

    Removing conditions on permanent residence when the U.S. petitioner die

    Removing conditions on permanent residence when the U.S. petitioner die
    One of the most common questions asked by those who get a green card by a marriage that is less than two years old is, "how and when do I remove the conditions on my green card?" Sometimes the U.S. spouse may be unwilling to file a joint…
Rank this Week: 4803

About US Visas

About US Visas

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

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

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

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

    Should You Practice Immigration Law

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

    Top 11 Filing Tips for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival

    Top 11 Filing Tips for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival
    President Obama and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced that certain foreign nationals who were brought to the U.S. before the age of 16, and who were under age 31 as of June 15, 2012, can apply for protection…
Rank this Week: 4827

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.…
Rank this Week: 4830

Immigration Attorneys Blog

Immigration Attorneys Blog

Covers K1 and K3 visas. By AmeriLawGroup.

http://www.immigrationattorneysblog.com/
Rank this Week: 4841

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: 4865

San Francisco Immigration Lawyer…

San Francisco Immigration Lawyer Blog

Covers immigration law. By Schwartz and Brown, LLP.

http://www.sanfranciscoimmigrationlawyerblog.com/
  • Feb 23

    Judgment Day: Explosion of Immigration Appeals in San Francisco Federal Court

    Judgment Day: Explosion of Immigration Appeals in San Francisco Federal Court
    Last year, the Obama Administration announced that it would pursue a different policy with respect to the 300,000 or so deportation cases languishing in the federal court system. Immigrants with "low priority" cases may be granted a stay,…
  • Feb 15

    Cancellation of Removal: A Catch-22

    Cancellation of Removal: A Catch-22
    Over the past few months, I have received a couple of calls from people asking for cancellation of removal. When I tell them that cancellation of removal is only available in deportation proceedings, they ask, "So should I surrender myself…
  • Feb 7

    Family Visas: How to bring family members to San Francisco?

    Family Visas: How to bring family members to San Francisco?
    When it comes to family members, people will do almost anything to ensure unity, be it a long lost cousin or their mother. When they hear that one family member might arrive by Christmas but another might arrive by Christmas 2014, they start…
Rank this Week: 4902

Immigration Law Chronicles

Immigration Law Chronicles

Covers the legal barriers and complexities of immigration law. By LeClair Ryan.

http://immigrationlawchronicles.com/
  • Feb 27

    2013 H-1B Visa Season Kicks Off Soon

    2013 H-1B Visa Season Kicks Off Soon
    April 1st marks the beginning of duck season for immigration lawyers around the globe.
  • Feb 21

    Visa Bulletin Issued – March 2012

    Visa Bulletin Issued – March 2012
    The U.S. Department of State has issued the Visa Bulletin for March 2012. The Visa Bulletin is a monthly publication of the U.S. Department of State which tracks the numerical limit or quota on the number of immigrant visas (aka “green…
  • Feb 16

    Deciphering the Visa Bulletin–Mission Impossible?

    Deciphering the Visa Bulletin–Mission Impossible?
    Actually, I can explain how the Visa Bulletin works.  What I can’t do is (i) explain why the government continues an outdated quota system that fails to meet the goals of the U.S. immigration system, or (ii) predict exactly how long it…
Rank this Week: 4952

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: 4959

EB5 Investor Visa Lawyer Blog

EB5 Investor Visa Lawyer Blog

Covers business and investor immigration law. By Roy M. Doppelt and Associates.

http://www.eb5investorvisalawyer.com/
  • Aug 20

    Washington Post: EB 5 Investor Visa Article: January 2010

    Washington Post: EB 5 Investor Visa Article: January 2010
    The EB 5 investor visa has been implemented for some time. The Washington Post, in an article from 2010, has details regarding immigrants investing in United States business' in exchange for a visa. The article discusses that the number of…
  • Aug 20

    Washington Post: EB 5 Investor Visa Article: January 2010

    Washington Post: EB 5 Investor Visa Article: January 2010
    The EB 5 investor visa has been implemented for some time. The Washington Post, in an article from 2010, has details regarding immigrants investing in United States business' in exchange for a visa. The article discusses that the number of…
  • Aug 15

    United States Customs and Immigration Service Blog Posting: August 2011: EB 5 comment

    United States Customs and Immigration Service Blog Posting: August 2011: EB 5 comment
    USCIS has a blog website: The Beacon. The Beacon posts blogs regarding immigration issues and a recent blog posting in August of 2011 includes information on the EB5 immigrant investor visa.
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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: 5115

Immigration and Deportation

Immigration and Deportation

By Gehi & Associates.

http://gehilaw.blogspot.com
  • Mar 13

    DHS Will Employ New Tracking System for Visa Holder

    DHS Will Employ New Tracking System for Visa Holder
    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) plans on implementing a new, improved system to track individuals who overstay their U.S. tourist or work visa. DHS plans to begin the program in the next few weeks, and the program will trace future…
  • Mar 12

    U.S. the Leading Destination for Several Religious Group

    U.S. the Leading Destination for Several Religious Group
    Since the 19th century, immigrants have been coming to the U. S. in hopes of creating better lives for themselves and their families. Since then, the U.S. has become a melting pot of different ethnicities, cultures and religions. According to…
  • Mar 10

    Obama Speaks About Immigration Reform In Response to Fox News Latino Poll

    Obama Speaks About Immigration Reform In Response to Fox News Latino Poll
    A Fox News Latino poll conducted under Latin Insights was released on Monday, March 5 and consisted of 1,200 likely Latino voters in the U.S. The poll showed that 73 percent think Obama’s performance in office is satisfactory and more than…
Rank this Week: 5181

Questions & Answers About…

Questions & Answers About Immigration to the U.S.

Covers immigration law. By Berd & Klaus PLLC.

http://www.berdklauss.com/questions-answers/
  • May 21

    Proving Good Moral Character when Applying for Naturalization

    Proving Good Moral Character when Applying for Naturalization
    One of the major requirements to qualify for naturalization is to have good moral character (GMC) for the statutory qualified period prior to being granted citizenship. In general, the statutory period for GMC for an applicant filing under…
  • May 14

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

    Remove Conditions on Permanent Residence after Divorce – Form I-751
    Generally, if a couple separates or is divorced after filing forms I-130 and I-485 and before an interview, you will be denied adjustment of status because you are no longer living in “marital union”. The purpose of the adjustment…
  • May 3

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

    Electronic Format of I-94 Arrival/Departure Card implemented by Customs Border and Protection (CBP)
    An I-94 is a form denoting the Arrival-Departure Record of particular foreigners used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) uses Form I-94 also. Form I-94 must be completed at the time…
Rank this Week: 5235

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…
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