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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: 2150

About US Visas

About US Visas

Covers immigration and nationality laws, as well as events in Arizona of interest to immigrants. By Tanya Lee.

http://aboutusvisas.com/
  • 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…
  • Jul 26

    DREAMer Deferred Action Applications Begin August 15, 2012

    DREAMer Deferred Action Applications Begin August 15, 2012
    Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano recently testified before Congress about the Deferred Action for DREAMers program that was announced by President Obama on June 15, 2012.  In her testimony she provided the…
  • Jul 18

    How to Prepare Now For Your Spouse's U.S. Green Card or Immigrant Visa Application

    How to Prepare Now For Your Spouse's U.S. Green Card or Immigrant Visa Application
    Most international couples seeking a U.S. green card or immigrant visa fall into one of three categories:
Rank this Week: 5253

Altro & Associates Blog

Altro & Associates Blog

Covers Canadian immigration news and laws.

http://www.altrolaw.com
  • May 22

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

    Breaking: Senate Judiciary Committee Votes to Support Gang of Eight’s US Immigration Reform Bill
    After long hours of debate and voting on various proposed amendments to the bill, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted last night to support the new US immigration reform bill. None of the amendments approved in committee appear to have any…
  • May 14

    Incapacity Issues when Owning Florida Real Estate

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

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

    Buying in the U.S. … What About your Canadian Plan?
    There is no denying that the United States continues to be a hot spot for many Canadians, and although the housing market crash has begun to recover, prices are still nowhere near where they once were. This coupled with the strength of our…
Rank this Week: 1716

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: 4307

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: 3463

Articles on Immigration -…

Articles on Immigration - International Child Advocacy - Human Rights

By Ama Appiah.

http://lawofficeofamanappiah.blogspot.com/
  • Apr 19

    Americans Abroad Giving Up Citizenship Because of Tax Requirement

    Americans Abroad Giving Up Citizenship Because of Tax Requirement
    According to the article below, more and more ex patriated Americans are giving up their citizenship because of the tax requirements imposed on them by U.S. tax laws.  Although the number giving up their citizenship is not astounding, the…
  • Apr 18

    Human Rights Violations Continue in Bahrain

    Human Rights Violations Continue in Bahrain
    Despite previous reports of reform in Bahrain, the following article reports that human rights violations continue to occur against anti-government protestors and detainees.  Read the full story below.
  • Apr 18

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

    Undocumented Immigrant Passes FL Bar Exam but Can't Practice Law
    An undocumented immigrant that successfully completed the FL bar exam, is unable to be admitted to the state bar to practice law because of his immigration status.  Read the complete story below.
Rank this Week: 2129

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: 4077

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: 4600

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: 4502

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: 2287

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: 2074

Boston Immigration and Nationality…

Boston Immigration and Nationality Blog

Covers immigration law topics in English and Portuguese. By Joshua Paulin.

http://bostonimmigrationblog.com
Rank this Week: 4813

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: 3882

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: 4230

California Immigration Lawyer Blog

California Immigration Lawyer Blog

Covers immigration law, asylum, and public benefits. By The Law Office of Geri Kahn.

http://www.californiaimmigrationlawyerblog.com/
  • Apr 24

    License requirements for H-1B employees in California

    License requirements for H-1B employees in California
    In order to obtain a H-1B visa, a potential employee is required to show that he or she has an unrestricted state license, registration or certification which authorizes him or her to fully practice the specialty occupation and be…
  • Apr 14

    The fees don't seem to end - USCIS immigrant filng fee

    The fees don't seem to end - USCIS immigrant filng fee
    When people start to file immigrant petitions with US Citizenship and Immigration Services ("USCIS"), they realize that there is a fee for every part in the process. There is a fee for the relative petition paid to USCIS, and a fee for the…
  • Apr 8

    Are original signatures required on USCIS forms?

    Are original signatures required on USCIS forms?
    Being close to Silicon Valley, and in this day and age, you would think that original signatures would no longer be required on USCIS forms. Unfortunately they are required. In fact, USCIS has stated in their official blog that if an…
Rank this Week: 1962

California Social Security…

California Social Security Disability Attorney Blog

Published by Howard Law, P.C.

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

    Emphysema Sufferers in Los Angeles May Qualify for SSDI

    Emphysema Sufferers in Los Angeles May Qualify for SSDI
    Recent wildfires in Glendale and Ventura County have made air quality especially difficult for those with breathing sensitivities in numerous parts of Los Angeles County. Los Angeles Social Security Disability Insurance Lawyer Vincent Howard…
  • May 18

    Some Rejected SSDI Claims May Be Eligible for Rehearing, Per Court

    Some Rejected SSDI Claims May Be Eligible for Rehearing, Per Court
    About 4,000 disability claims that were partially or fully rejected in Queens by one of five specific administrative law judges will likely have an opportunity to have their case heard, following a federal appellate panel's findings…
  • May 17

    Medical Advances Spur Increase in Federal Disability Claim

    Medical Advances Spur Increase in Federal Disability Claim
    Maybe if politicians and talking heads are so concerned about reducing the federal disability rolls in America, we should consider scaling back the kind of medical advances that allows us to save lives and help people live longer. Obviously,…
Rank this Week: 318

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: 4860

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: 4234

Canadian Toronto Immigration…

Canadian Toronto Immigration Lawyer Blog

Covers Canadian immigration law from a Toronto perspective. By Max Chaudhary.

http://www.chaudharylaw.com/
  • Sep 22

    Canadian immigration: fewer offices, longer processing times.

    Canadian immigration: fewer offices, longer processing times.
    The Processing time for in-Canada marriage cases that are deemed to be slightly unusual is at least three years.  Part of this is due to the curious transnational nature of in-Canada immigration processing.  An in Canada marriage case for…
  • Sep 13

    Canada: A mecca for the Sex Trade?

    Canada: A mecca for the Sex Trade?
    A client of mine is a pastor on a work permit in Canada. He arranged for his 40-something year old wife to enter Canada on a work permit as well. She obtained the work permit. It was an open work permit. Open work permits state, “any…
  • Aug 29

    Proposed regulations respecting Canada’s federal skilled worker program

    Proposed regulations respecting Canada’s federal skilled worker program
    On August 17 2012, Canada’s immigration Department announced proposed changes to the federal skilled worker program.  The department intends to give effect to these changes in January 2013.
Rank this Week: 5073

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: 4411

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: 4507

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: 3557

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: 2602

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: 5083

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.
Rank this Week: 4671

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: 5193

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: 3072

Florida Immigration Lawyer Blog

Florida Immigration Lawyer Blog

Covers immigration and personal injury law. By the Law Office of Shorstein & Lasnetski.

http://www.floridaimmigrationlawyerblog.com/
  • May 16

    Legislature still unable to pass immigration bill

    Legislature still unable to pass immigration bill
    The Legislature has still been unable to pass an immigration reform bill despite an extensive bipartisan proposal. House Speaker John Boehner voiced his concerns about the lack of progress in enacting an immigration reform bill. The proposed…
  • Mar 11

    Sequestration Results in Release of Detained Immigrant

    Sequestration Results in Release of Detained Immigrant
    The budget crisis in the Federal Government has led to a process known as sequestration. The government has furloughed government employees and otherwise reduced spending on governmental entities. One area where sequestration has been felt…
  • Feb 28

    Florida's Resisting an Officer With Violence is a Crime Involving Moral Turpitude

    Florida's Resisting an Officer With Violence is a Crime Involving Moral Turpitude
    The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently held that Florida Statute 843.01, Resisting an Officer With Violence, is a crime involving moral turpitude for immigration purposes. In Cano vs. U.S. Attorney General, the Eleventh Circuit…
Rank this Week: 1854

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: 4838

Forced Migration Current Awareness…

Forced Migration Current Awareness Blog

Highlights web research and information relatd to refugees, IDPs and forced migration. By Elisa Mason.

http://fm-cab.blogspot.com/
  • May 24

    Events & Opportunities: More June 2013

    Events & Opportunities: More June 2013
    Call for Panels: Third World Conference on Humanitarian Studies, Istanbul, 24-27 October 2013 [info] - The theme of the conference is "Human Security: Humanitarian Perspectives and Responses."  Deadline for panel proposals is 1 June…
  • May 24

    Regional Focus: Africa

    Regional Focus: Africa
    The Disappearance of Sudan? Life in Khartoum for Citizens without Rights, Citizenship and Displacement in the Great Lakes Region, Working Paper, no. 9 (International Refugee Rights Initiative, May 2013) [text via ReliefWeb] Humanitarianism…
  • May 23

    Thematic Focus: Statelessne

    Thematic Focus: Statelessne
    The European Network on Statelessness and the Statelessness Programme at Tilburg University are calling for the adoption of an "International Day on Statelessness," similar to Human Rights Day or World Refugee Day.  Share your…
Rank this Week: 323

Global Immigration Blog

Global Immigration Blog

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

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

    Immigration Reform Bill Advances to Senate Floor

    Immigration Reform Bill Advances to Senate Floor
    AUTHOR:  Nadine Trinh. Following five days of hearings over three weeks and consideration of 300 amendments, the Senate Judiciary Committee on May 21, 2013, passed the immigration reform bill in a bipartisan 13-5 vote. Three Republican…
  • May 9

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

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

    Elimination of I-94 Cards Begins Today!

    Elimination of I-94 Cards Begins Today!
    AUTHOR:  Nicola A. L. Prall. As reported previously, CBP is eliminating the Form I-94, Arrival / Departure Record, the familiar white card that foreign nationals are asked to complete on the airplane prior to entering the United States.…
Rank this Week: 1241

Greg Siskind on Immigration Law…

Greg Siskind on Immigration Law and Policy

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

    Boehner: House Will Do Immigration Their Way

    Boehner: House Will Do Immigration Their Way
    Things are going swimmingly over in the Senate while the House doesn't seem to be able to figure out what it's going to do on immigration. The LA Times reports on a couple of interesting developments today: Differences over whether immigrants…
  • May 23

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

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

    House Judiciary Committee Releases Skilled Worker Bill

    House Judiciary Committee Releases Skilled Worker Bill
    I'm working on my own summary of this bill and will post shortly.This is known as the SKILLS Visa Act and was introduced by Representative Daryll Issa (R-CA). The House Judiciary Committee is looking at piecemeal legislating and this is the…
Rank this Week: 222

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: 694

H1B Visa Lawyer Blog

H1B Visa Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.h1bvisalawyerblog.com/
  • May 24

    MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, May 24, 2013

    MVP LAW GROUP – Immigration Q&A Forum, Friday, May 24, 2013
    MVP Law Group, P.A. makes available the information and materials in this forum for informational purposes only. The information is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice or any contractual obligations. Further, the use of…
  • May 23

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

    Impact of New Americans: Delaware, Florida, Hawaii & Illinoi
    Immigration Policy Center Releases Updated State-by-State Fact Sheets! The Immigration Policy Center (IPC) has released the first twenty updated state-by-state fact sheets with accompanying info graphics. These fact sheets highlight the…
  • May 22

    BALCA Says Wall Street Journal Is a Newspaper of General Circulation

    BALCA Says Wall Street Journal Is a Newspaper of General Circulation
    The Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA) recently affirmed the decision of a Certifying Officer (CO) to deny labor certification for the position of “Producer.” After receiving & reviewing an Employer’s…
Rank this Week: 308

Heller Immigration Law Blog

Heller Immigration Law Blog

Covers green cards and immigration news. By Paul M. Heller.

http://hilglawarticles.blogspot.com/
  • Apr 12

    Visa Bulletin For April 2011

    Visa Bulletin For April 2011
    http://greencard1.com/uscis-visa-bulletin/
  • Apr 12

    H-1B Administration Service

    H-1B Administration Service
    Heller Immigration Law Group handles full H-1B Administration for corporate clients. Contract with Heller Immigration Law Group for completely trouble free management of your H-1B lottery applicants. Get the temporary workers you need to…
  • Apr 10

    Legal Services Update

    Legal Services Update
    While Heller Immigration Law Group is expert in handling all aspects of business, employment and family-based immigration (obtaining “green cards“), we are also widely known as the friendly immigration lawyers and a full service law firm…
Rank this Week: 4962

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: 3907

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: 5226

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: 1863

Immigrating to America

Immigrating to America

Focuses on business immigration law. By Lisa D. Ramirez and Daniel D. Kim.

http://immigrating.wordpress.com
  • Jun 5

    Inc.com Article: How to Obtain an H1-B Visa

    Inc.com Article: How to Obtain an H1-B Visa
      A good overview article on Inc.com on the H1-B. How to Obtain an H1-B Visa The employer-centric article hits hits the main points of an H1-B.  As noted before, the numbers for the H1-B visa this year is down as it was last two years, so…
  • May 16

    E-2 visa helps many non-U.S. citizens start small firm

    E-2 visa helps many non-U.S. citizens start small firm
    E-2 visa helps many non-U.S. citizens start small firms. Los Angeles Times article revisits an old standby, the E-2 visa, aimed at small business entrepreneurs. A few things to keep in mind about the article: 1) It discusses a $50,000 minimum…
  • May 16

    Wall Street Journal : H1-Bs Lose Cachet

    Wall Street Journal : H1-Bs Lose Cachet
    As a follow up to an earlier post about the plummeting H1-B applications, the Wall Street Journal discusses some of the issues plaguing the H1-B visas: Wall Street Journal:  Long-Prized Tech Visas Lose Cachet
Rank this Week: 4939

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: 3626

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: 4014

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: 3561

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: 2029

Immigration Attorney Blog

Immigration Attorney Blog

By Brian D. Lerner.

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

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

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

    100,000 Likes for Facebook Immigration Page

    100,000 Likes for Facebook Immigration Page
    Tagged: Brian D. Lerner, brian lerner, c/r, c/r for lprs, california immigration, cancellation, Cancellation of Removal, deportation attorney, deportation lawyer, facebook likes, Immigration Lawyer, Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner, los angeles…
  • May 14

    Another win for the Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner

    Another win for the Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner
    DHS agreed to join in a motion to reopen Client’s in absentia deportation order and terminate her proceedings based on an approved I-360 widow petition. We were initially hired to file a MTR but then Client’s husband died and we…
Rank this Week: 459

Immigration Attorneys Blog

Immigration Attorneys Blog

Covers K1 and K3 visas. By AmeriLawGroup.

http://www.immigrationattorneysblog.com/
Rank this Week: 4102