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Underdog Blog

Covers constitutional law, criminal law, DUI, drugs, First Amendment and immigration. By Jon Katz, P.C.

http://katzjustice.com/blog/

Sep 24
Diplomacy must trump Trump’s bellicose tweets – and athletes are free to kneel

Diplomacy must trump Trump’s bellicose tweets – and athletes are free to kneel

Donald Trump as president is a sad reality. He was never fit to sit in the White House. He made his money despite his perpetual thin-skinned, undiplomatic name-calling immaturity. Many talented non-Trump-admirers have joined Trump's…
Sep 22
Virginia criminal lawyer on the gamble of contested sentencing

Virginia criminal lawyer on the gamble of contested sentencing

Contested sentencing in Virginia is a gamble. Unless the criminal defendant and prosecutor enter a plea deal involving an agreed sentence that binds the judge, the only sentencing guarantee is that the judge is prohibited from sentencing…
Sep 21
A cop needs probable cause to say s/he will search

A cop needs probable cause to say s/he will search

A cop needs probable cause to say s/he will search a suspect or the suspect's property. If the suspect responds by consenting to a search, handing over contraband or telling where the contraband will be found, the Defendant may still…

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ImmigrationProf Blog

By Kevin R. Johnson, Bill O. Hing and Rose Cuison Villazor.

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

Sep 24
Your Playlist: Cheech & Chong (and Springsteen)

Your Playlist: Cheech & Chong (and Springsteen)

Cheech and Chong's Born in East LA is the citizenship song you need this semester. You get the beauty of Bruce Springsteen's original song (Born in the USA) without the Vietnam War commentary. You students will love lyrics like these:...
Sep 24
After Hate Murder, Widow Battles Deportation

After Hate Murder, Widow Battles Deportation

Photo of Sunayana Dumala courtesy of Wired A picture of Srinivas Kuchibhotla, an immigrant from India who was recently shot and killed in Kansas, is surrounded by roses during a vigil in honor of him at Crossroads Park in Bellevue,...
Sep 24
Law Student Katie Kelly Commentary: The Various Claims Challenging the Rescission of DACA

Law Student Katie Kelly Commentary: The Various Claims Challenging the Rescission of DACA

This is a guest post by third year UC Davis law student Katie Kelly: The Trump administration disappointed millions of people across the United State on September 5, when it announced its rescission of President Obama’s Deferred Action for…

Rank this Week: 194

www.immi-usa.com

Covers immigration topics in the United States.By SGM Law Firm.

http://www.immi-usa.com/immigration-news/

Sep 24
EB-1A Denial: Top 4 Reasons for Rejection | SGM Law Group

EB-1A Denial: Top 4 Reasons for Rejection | SGM Law Group

Immigration law is rarely an easy road to navigate. Without help, the complicated processes and documents can be overwhelming. If you have experienced an EB-1A denial or wish to avoid one, keep reading for the top 4 reasons for denial…
Sep 14
October 2017 Visa Bulletin | Report, Prediction & Analysi

October 2017 Visa Bulletin | Report, Prediction & Analysi

As more and more people have petitioned for green cards across the globe, a whole host of new opportunities are created in the U.S. for foreign nationals from all walks of life. For those waiting for their green card to become…
Sep 14
EB-1C RFE | Request for Evidence for a Manager or Executive Petition

EB-1C RFE | Request for Evidence for a Manager or Executive Petition

There are few things as alarming as an RFE in the world of immigration law. Fortunately, while an RFE may present an obstacle in your journey, it also presents an opportunity. If you’ve received an EB-1C RFE, here are the ……

Rank this Week: 1783

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/

Sep 23
Regional Focus: United State

Regional Focus: United State

Back to the 1970s? Criminalization and Context in US-Mexico Migration Statistics (Global Initiative, Aug. 2017) [text]Deportations in the Dark: Lack of Process and Information in the Removal of Mexican Migrants (American Immigration Council,…
Sep 22
Thematic Focus: Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity

Thematic Focus: Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity

"Assessing the Refugee Claims of LGBTI People: Is the DSSH Model Useful for Determining Claims by Women for Asylum Based on Sexual Orientation?," International Journal of Refugee Law, Advance Articles, 25 July 2017 [abstract]"Canada Raises…
Sep 21
Regional Focus: Europe

Regional Focus: Europe

"Asylum Policy: The EU’s ‘Crises’ and the Looming Policy Regime Failure," Journal of European Integration, vol. 38 (2016) [open access]Establishing a Common European Asylum System: Tracing the Impact of EU Policy Making on…

Rank this Week: 854

Peek and Toland Blog

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

http://www.peekandtoland.com/blog

Sep 23
Trump’s Travel Ban – What the Supreme Court Must Consider

Trump’s Travel Ban – What the Supreme Court Must Consider

President Donald Trump’s Travel Ban is heading to the Supreme Court in October after months of legal hearings. It is likely to be one of the most important cases the new look Supreme Court will decide. In June, the highest… Read…
Sep 22
USCIS Adds Restrictions Concerning Computer Programmers Qualifying for H-1B Visa

USCIS Adds Restrictions Concerning Computer Programmers Qualifying for H-1B Visa

The H1-B immigration program has been in the news in recent months due to proposals to change it. We also see less sweeping amendments. For instance, in March, U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a policy memorandum,…
Sep 21
Does Trump’s ‘Hire American’ Executive Order Impact Immigration Law?

Does Trump’s ‘Hire American’ Executive Order Impact Immigration Law?

In April, President Donald Trump issued his Hire American immigration order. The order issued on April 18 was called Buy American and Hire American. Although the executive order does not directly impact immigration law, it could have a longer…

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Chicago Immigration Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.chicagoimmigrationlawyer-blog.com/

Sep 22
Little Time Left to Renew your DACA Work Permit

Little Time Left to Renew your DACA Work Permit

On September 5, 2017, the Trump Administration rescinded the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. DACA gave work permits to undocumented immigrants who came to the United States as children and met other stringent…
Aug 31
Trump is Expected to End Dreamer Program Soon

Trump is Expected to End Dreamer Program Soon

Many news outlets are predicting that the White House will end the program known as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) as early as Friday, September 1. Ending DACA was a cornerstone of Trump’s campaign and he…
Aug 17
Trump Administration Increases the Number of Unskilled Labor Visa

Trump Administration Increases the Number of Unskilled Labor Visa

Amid all of Trumps bluster about Nationalism, building a wall at the Mexican border, and protecting American jobs, the Trump Administration has quietly and quickly raised the number of temporary unskilled labor visas to allow more Mexican…

Rank this Week: 710

Global Immigration Blog

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

http://www.globalimmigrationblog.com

Sep 22
Revised Travel Ban Coming?

Revised Travel Ban Coming?

The Trump Administration reportedly may replace the current travel ban with a country-specific set of restrictions. In June, the Supreme Court allowed the government to begin enforcing the 90-day travel ban against individuals from Iran,…
Sep 19
DHS Updates Temporary Protected Status for Sudan and South Sudan

DHS Updates Temporary Protected Status for Sudan and South Sudan

The Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Sudan will terminate in 12 months on November 2, 2018, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Elaine Duke announced on September 18, 2017. TPS is terminated when DHS determines that the country’s…
Sep 14
State Department Replaces Rule for Inconsistent Conduct by Alien

State Department Replaces Rule for Inconsistent Conduct by Alien

The Department of State has quietly revised guidance to Consular Officers on the “30/60 Day Rule” regarding adjustment of status applications. The Rule sets standards for determining whether an alien would be inadmissible for…

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Visaplace.com Canada & US…

Visaplace.com Canada & US Immigration Lawyers

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

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

Sep 22
US Immigration News: September 15, 2017 Copy

US Immigration News: September 15, 2017 Copy

Immigration News: Stories from the Border Several cities in Maryland and other states such as San Francisco and Chicago already allow noncitizens to vote locally. However, one Maryland city recently took it upon themselves to vote to…
Sep 18
Does the Midwest Need More Immigrants?

Does the Midwest Need More Immigrants?

Yes, the Midwest Needs Immigrants, Here’s Why A recent report written by demographer Rob Paral states “For the cities of the Midwest, restricting current immigration levels is the last thing they need: an unnecessary tourniquet…
Sep 18
Au Pairs Under Pressure As They Fear Losing J-1 Visa

Au Pairs Under Pressure As They Fear Losing J-1 Visa

American Nannies vs Foreign Au Pair President Trump has recently left not only individuals that are under J-1 visas themselves frightened but also American families that take part in the au pair program in the U.S. Many parents use au pairs…

Rank this Week: 988

H1B Visa Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.h1bvisalawyerblog.com/

Sep 22
Diversity Visa (DV-2019) Lottery

Diversity Visa (DV-2019) Lottery

Annually, the United States government issues a maximum of 50,000 green cards through a computer-generated random lottery drawing. Applications for the DV-2019 random lottery will be accepted from noon (ET) Tuesday, October 3, 2017 through…
Sep 21
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…
Sep 20
H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 9/6/17

H-2B Cap Count UPDATE – 9/6/17

The H-2B non-agricultural temporary worker program allows U.S. employers to bring foreign nationals to the United States to fill temporary non-agricultural jobs. There is a cap limit of 33,000 for the first half of the fiscal year and 33,000…

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Law Office of Michael West P.C.…

Law Office of Michael West P.C. Blog

Covers Georgia law.

http://lawofficeofmichaelwest.com/blog/

Sep 22
Three Things You Should Do After a Car Crash with Injurie

Three Things You Should Do After a Car Crash with Injurie

If you have never been in a car crash, you won’t know how stressful and difficult it can be. If you are in a car crash with injuries, the experience can be very traumatic. Often people who have been hurt in crashes don’t know what…
Sep 20
Spinal Cord Injuries – The Difference Between Quadriplegia, Tetraplegia and Paraplegia

Spinal Cord Injuries – The Difference Between Quadriplegia, Tetraplegia and Paraplegia

Spinal cord injuries that involve the severing of the spinal cord are among the most serious injuries that can be sustained in a car, truck or a motorcycle accident. These injuries typically involve paralysis and long term medical care for…
Sep 18
How Defensive Driving Can Protect You on the Roads of Georgia

How Defensive Driving Can Protect You on the Roads of Georgia

Defensive driving is a technique that helps drivers protect themselves from accidents. Rather than being reactive, if you are more proactive and look out for hazards in advance you are less likely to be involved in an accident. Defensive…

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Sarmiento Immigration Law Firm…

Sarmiento Immigration Law Firm Blog

Covers immigration law.

http://www.sarmientoimmigration.com/

Sep 22
I-140 EB2 Approved for Filipino Hydraulic Project Manager Beneficiary and Hydraulic Manufacturing Company Petitioner in Texa

I-140 EB2 Approved for Filipino Hydraulic Project Manager Beneficiary and Hydraulic Manufacturing Company Petitioner in Texa

CASE: I-140 (EB-2) EMPLOYER: Hydraulic Unit Manufacturing Company in Texas BENEFICIARY: Filipino Hydraulic Power Unit Design and Installation Project Manager Our client’s beneficiary is from the…
Sep 20
Marriage Based Petition and Adjustment of Status Green Card Approval for Korean Client in Buffalo New York

Marriage Based Petition and Adjustment of Status Green Card Approval for Korean Client in Buffalo New York

CASE: Marriage-Based Adjustment of Status NATIONALITY:…
Sep 19
Social Group Asylum Approval for Saudi Arabian Client in Brooklyn New York

Social Group Asylum Approval for Saudi Arabian Client in Brooklyn New York

CASE: Asylum CLIENT: Saudi Arabian LOCATION: Bethpage NY Asylum Office Our client retained us in July 2015 to help him with his asylum case. He is a Saudi Arabian living in New York. He was scared to go back home to Saudi Arabia, fearing that…

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Visa Lawyer Blog

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

https://www.visalawyerblog.com/

Sep 21
National Venture Capital Association Files Lawsuit to Enforce International Entrepreneur Rule

National Venture Capital Association Files Lawsuit to Enforce International Entrepreneur Rule

Image by Perzon SEO On September 19, 2017, the American Immigration Council in cooperation with Mayer Brown LLP, filed a lawsuit in federal district court on behalf of the National Venture Capital Association (National Venture Capital…
Sep 18
USCIS Resumes Premium Processing for H-1B Petitions Subject to FY 2018

USCIS Resumes Premium Processing for H-1B Petitions Subject to FY 2018

Today, September 18, 2017, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), announced that the agency will be resuming premium processing for all H-1B visa petitions subject to the fiscal year 2018 cap. This means that…
Sep 15
President Trump Will Support Legislation for Dreamers If Congress Funds Border Wall

President Trump Will Support Legislation for Dreamers If Congress Funds Border Wall

President Trump and Democratic leaders met on Thursday in an unexpected meeting to negotiate the future of the now defunct Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, a program that allowed undocumented immigrants, who came to the…

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UpCounsel Blog

About making your business leaner, faster and smarter.

https://www.upcounsel.com/blog

Sep 21
Everything You Need to Know About Software Patent Application

Everything You Need to Know About Software Patent Application

Patenting software recently got much more complicated. UpCounsel patent attorney Joseph Gross explains what these changes mean and how to navigate them.
Sep 18
4 Tips From a DreamWorks Lawyer who Risked Everything

4 Tips From a DreamWorks Lawyer who Risked Everything

We spoke with a DreamWorks lawyer who went back to law school after building a successful career. How did she find the courage to tackle something so life-changing, so huge?
Sep 14
The ABCs of Provisional Patent

The ABCs of Provisional Patent

UpCounsel patent attorney Ashkon Cyrus explains how provisional patents can help you protect your valuable intellectual property.

Rank this Week: 1552

Florida Immigration Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.floridaimmigrationlawyerblog.com/

Sep 21
I Have DACA. What Are My Immigration Options When DACA Ends?

I Have DACA. What Are My Immigration Options When DACA Ends?

The President recently announced that the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals or “Dreamers”) program is ending as we know it. The government will not accept any new applications for DACA effective September 5, 2017. If…
Sep 6
President Trump Has Ended DACA? What Do I Do Now?

President Trump Has Ended DACA? What Do I Do Now?

On September 5, 2017, President Trump announced that he was ending DACA . . . sort of. Its true, DACA, formally known as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, is ending as we have known it since 2012 when President Obama created the…
Aug 30
When A Dropped Criminal Charge Can Turn Into A “Conviction” For Deportation Purpose

When A Dropped Criminal Charge Can Turn Into A “Conviction” For Deportation Purpose

Typically, if the government is going to institute deportation proceedings on the basis of a criminal charge, there must be a conviction. In immigration court, the term “conviction” is interpreted very loosely. For…

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Chicago Immigration Lawyer Blog

Covers immigration law. By Zneimer & Zneimer, P.C.

http://www.theusimmigrationlawyer.com/

Sep 20
Diversity Visa Lottery Begins on October 3, 2017

Diversity Visa Lottery Begins on October 3, 2017

The Chicago law office of Zneimer & Zneimer PC reminds interested immigrants that the Diversity Lottery DV-2019 begins on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at 12:00 noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4), and ends on Tuesday, November 7,…
Aug 31
Graceful Ways to Stay Out of Trouble During the Grace Period

Graceful Ways to Stay Out of Trouble During the Grace Period

The Chicago attorneys of Zneimer & Zneimer PC reviewed the final regulations entitled Retention of EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 Immigrant Workers and Program Improvements Affecting High-Skilled Nonimmigrant Workers, 81 FR 82398-01, that the that…
Jun 16
A Businessmen Fails to Meet Threshold Requirement for a National Interest Waiver

A Businessmen Fails to Meet Threshold Requirement for a National Interest Waiver

Our law firm often works with foreign national whose work is in the national interest of the United States. The lawyers of Zneimer & Zneimer are tracking decisions under the new NIW framework under Matter of DHANASAR, 26 I.…

Rank this Week: 1589

Texas Immigration Lawyer Blog

Provides news and opinions on immigration law and policy. By Susan I. Nelson.

http://www.centeximmigration.com/

Sep 20
Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions: Texas Deferred Adjudication is a Conviction

Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions: Texas Deferred Adjudication is a Conviction

Don't Learn The Hard Way. What Happens When You Find Out Too Late That Your Criminal Case Will Result In Removal Proceedings If You Are Not A United States Citizen by Walter M. Reaves, Jr. This is a great article by Walter Reaves about what…
Sep 15
Baylor Law Immigration Clinic To Host Legal Clinic for DACA Renewal

Baylor Law Immigration Clinic To Host Legal Clinic for DACA Renewal

The Baylor Law Immigration Clinic is offering DACA renewal assistance to undocumented immigrants who's DACA status expires anytime before March 5, 2018. Those who's DACA status expires after March 5, 2018 are not eligible for renewal. The…
Sep 6
Waco Police Chief says SB 4 won't put Waco PD in immigration enforcement role

Waco Police Chief says SB 4 won't put Waco PD in immigration enforcement role

Waco Tribune Herald by J.B. Smith Waco Police Chief Ryan Holt says Texas’ new sanctuary cities law gives officers leeway to ask about immigration status, but he expects it will be rare and must be done with documentation justifying it.

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TN Visa Attorney Blog

Covers TN visa and green cards for Canadian professionals. By Brian D. Zuccaro.

http://www.tnvisabulletin.com/nafta-tn-blog/

Sep 20
New USCBP TN Filing Policy Change

New USCBP TN Filing Policy Change

According to the USCBP Buffalo Field Office, effective August 21, 2017, attorneys will not be allowed in the secondary inspection area of any port-of-entry with their clients. This is apparently a national policy affecting all U.S.…
Aug 8
Systems Analyst TN Visa Approval After 2 Denials for Lack of Computer Degree

Systems Analyst TN Visa Approval After 2 Denials for Lack of Computer Degree

TN VisaCase Info.Background:The applicant, a citizen of Canada, had been approved for TN visa status under the Computer Systems Analyst category for several years. When he recently applied for a new TN to change employers, a USCBP officer…
Jun 1
DOS Will No Longer Annotate TN Visa Stamps for Work Period

DOS Will No Longer Annotate TN Visa Stamps for Work Period

Despite past assurances as recently as Oct. 2016, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) has now stated that it will no longer annotate TN visa stamps to reflect the dates of employment requested by a TN visa petitioner. (TN visa stamps are…

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Immigration Law Blog

Covers immigration law and legislative reform. By the Law Office of Ruby L. Powers.

http://www.rubypowerslaw.com/category/immigration-law/

Sep 20
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Sep 18
DACA may be Down, but it is not yet Out

DACA may be Down, but it is not yet Out

DACA may be Down, but it is not yet Out Ever since the story hit the newswires that the Trump Administration was rescinding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, much has already been said and written by pundits on both…
Sep 5
New Interview Requirement

New Interview Requirement

by Attorney Michele L. Strickland, Powers Law Group Beginning October 1, 2017 Immigration (USCIS) will require in person interviews for green card applicants who are sponsored by employers and who are refugee/asylee relatives. In the past an…

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US Immigration Law Blog

Covers immigration news. By Ashwin Sharma.

http://ashwinsharma.com

Sep 20
How the Trump Admin’s ‘Merit-Based’ Immigration System actually works: Kill or Handicap the H-1B Visa

How the Trump Admin’s ‘Merit-Based’ Immigration System actually works: Kill or Handicap the H-1B Visa

Reuters has a great piece on how Trump’s infamous ‘Merit-Based’ Immigration System actually works – issue a record # of queries, delays and denials on US companies’ petitions filed for their professional…
Sep 18
USCIS Resumed Premium Processing H-1B Cap Petitions Subject to the Fiscal Year year (FY) 2018 Cap on September 18, 2017

USCIS Resumed Premium Processing H-1B Cap Petitions Subject to the Fiscal Year year (FY) 2018 Cap on September 18, 2017

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) resumed premium processing today for all H-1B visa petitions subject to the Fiscal Year year (FY) 2018 cap. The FY 2018 cap has been set at 65,000 visas. Premium processing has also resumed…
Sep 5
Trump Administration Rescinds Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

Trump Administration Rescinds Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

By rescinding DACA, the Administration has closed the door to 800,000 #Dreamers who consider America home. Dreamers are making America greater every day, building stronger communities and contributing their talents to our industry. By…

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Immigration View

By Fox Rothschild LLP.

https://immigrationview.foxrothschild.com/

Sep 19
The new redesigned Permanent Resident Card (“Green Cards”) and Employment Authorization Document

The new redesigned Permanent Resident Card (“Green Cards”) and Employment Authorization Document

On May 1, 2017, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services began issuing redesigned versions of the Permanent Resident Card (aka a “Green Card”) and the Employment Authorization Document (EAD) as part of the Next Generation…
Sep 18
Premium Processing of H-1B Petitions Further Expanded, Effective Immediately

Premium Processing of H-1B Petitions Further Expanded, Effective Immediately

The US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) announced today, September 18, 2017, that it will again expand its resumption of premium processing for additional types of H-1B petitions. Effective immediately, H-1B petitions subject to…
Sep 18
Key Points to know about the Rescission of DACA

Key Points to know about the Rescission of DACA

On September 5, 2017, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officially rescinded the program known as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and implemented a six month phase out…

Rank this Week: 1913

Cuba Law Blog

Covers business law, government law, and immigration law. By Brian Silber, Esq.

http://www.attorneycuba.com/

Sep 19
US Company Gaining Traction in Cuba

US Company Gaining Traction in Cuba

Manufacturing has been a shrinking industry in the United States since the end of World War II, when the country’s galvanized work force undertook one of the greatest military industrial efforts in history. Although manufacturing still…
Sep 12
Cubans Deal With Irma’s Aftermath

Cubans Deal With Irma’s Aftermath

Hurricane Irma charged through Cuba last weekend, demolishing buildings, uprooting trees, and leaving 10 dead in its wake. The Category 5 storm had winds as fast as 160 miles per hour when it made landfall in Cuba, making it the most powerful…
Sep 5
Five Months To Go? Transition Period Likely Marks End of Castro Era

Five Months To Go? Transition Period Likely Marks End of Castro Era

Yesterday, Cuba began a five-month transition period that is likely to end the Castro dynasty to make way for elections at the local, provincial, and national levels. The first phase of the transition will take place during September, where…

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Immigration Lawyer Blog

Covers immigration news and laws. By Jacob J. Sapochnick.

http://www.immigrationlawyerblog.com/

Sep 18
Two Sisters, a DACA holder and US Citizen, Discuss Trump’s Decision to End DACA

Two Sisters, a DACA holder and US Citizen, Discuss Trump’s Decision to End DACA

The story of two sisters. One is a US Citizen, the other a DACA holder. Share your Daca stories with us. We have to continue the fight. #daca #dreamers #passthedreamact Posted by San Diego Immigration Lawyer, Jacob J. Sapochnick on Sunday,…
Sep 11
Roundtable Discussion with DREAMERS: How Will Trump’s Decision to End DACA affect them?

Roundtable Discussion with DREAMERS: How Will Trump’s Decision to End DACA affect them?

In this video, attorney Jacob Sapochnick sits down with two Dreamers to discuss the President’s recent decision to terminate an Obama-era program, known as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), and how such a decision will…
Sep 5
Livestream with Attorney Jacob Sapochnick Discussing The End of DACA

Livestream with Attorney Jacob Sapochnick Discussing The End of DACA

In this post, attorney Jacob Sapochnick discusses the Trump administration’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, an Obama era program that granted more than 750,000 undocumented immigrants the…

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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/

Sep 18
USCIS Reinstates Premium Processing for FY 2018 Cap Subject H-1B petition

USCIS Reinstates Premium Processing for FY 2018 Cap Subject H-1B petition

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) announced today the reinstatement of premium processing for H-1B petitions subject to the Fiscal Year 2018 cap. USCIS previously reinstated premium processing…
Sep 12
October 2017 Visa Bulletin – Return to Normalcy

October 2017 Visa Bulletin – Return to Normalcy

The Visa Bulletin is released monthly by the Department of State and is used to determine when a sponsored foreign national can submit the final step of the green card process. The complete visa bulletin can be found here. Below is a summary…
Sep 5
DACA Dreamers on Life Support

DACA Dreamers on Life Support

Despite earlier hints that the “Dreamers” – undocumented youth who were brought to the United States illegally or lost their status while they were underage – might be allowed to retain their work permits and reprieve…

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PanCanadian Immigration Law Group

Covers the process of immigrating to Canada.

http://immigrationcanada.pro/blog/

Sep 18
DACA Dreamers and Canada Immigration Requirement

DACA Dreamers and Canada Immigration Requirement

Calgary immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah believes some DACA Dreamers may qualify to immigrate to Canada based on their education and work history: Many well-educated, talented and creative people want to move to our country to work or start a…
Sep 6
IRCC Caregiver Program: Nanny Wages in Canada

IRCC Caregiver Program: Nanny Wages in Canada

Many families in Canada need the help of in-home caregivers to provide childcare so that working parents can support their families, says immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah; and nanny wages are increasing. How to Immigrate to Canada as a Nanny…
Sep 1
August 2017 Ackah Law Newsletter

August 2017 Ackah Law Newsletter

31 August 2017 What New Service Is Coming For Employers and Job Seekers On The Job Bank? The Global Skills Strategy: What Is It All About? Startup Visa Program Has Come To Stay! August 2017 Ackah Law Newsletter is from PanCanadian…

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Montag Law blog

Covers current immigration legal issues. By Jonathan D. Montag.

http://www.montaglaw.com/blog

Sep 17
USCIS slipping into crisis.

USCIS slipping into crisis.

In dealing with the government, there are two principal ways of dealing with it. One is dealing with whatever agency you are dealing with according to its rules and its systems. The other is through litigation. We all deal with the government…
Sep 4
Ten DACA issues, myths, and fact

Ten DACA issues, myths, and fact

1. DACA kids have been accused of everything from being gang bangers to being valedictorians. They aren’t all everything. Just kids. (The oldest DACA recipients are 36 years old). 2. DACA kids should have become citizens in all…
Aug 27
Young v. Holder arises from the dead in Marinelarena v. Session

Young v. Holder arises from the dead in Marinelarena v. Session

In a week of expecting bad news on a lot of immigration-related fronts, changes to DACA (not yet), and the pardon of Sheriff Arpaio (happened), the one thing I did not expect was that the Ninth Circuit would resurrect Young v. Holder from the…

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Immigration and Employment Law…

Immigration and Employment Law Blog

By Coane & Associates.

http://immigrationandemploymentlaw.wordpress.com/

Sep 17
Homeland Security Required to Release Convicted Criminals by Supreme Court

Homeland Security Required to Release Convicted Criminals by Supreme Court

In a press release dated September 13, 2017, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)informed the public that they are issuing visa sanctions against certain countries (Guinea, Sierra Leone, Cambodia and Eritrea) who do not assist in issuing…
Aug 31
Houston update

Houston update

I have not done a blog-post in awhile, but after the Houston floods caused by Hurricane Harvey, I feel compelled to write again. First of all, the staff at Coane and Associates has managed to survive the flood with limited…
Jul 28
Immigration Arrests and Raids and Employment Law Update

Immigration Arrests and Raids and Employment Law Update

Here is a video of a speech that I gave a few months ago to an overflow crowd in Houston. I was talking about my predictions for immigration raids of churches, hospitals, synagogues, mosques and other places where immigration officials…

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Musings on Immigration

By Kuck Immigration Partners.

http://musingsonimmigration.blogspot.com/

Sep 15
El juez federal bloquea la ley de Texas…

El juez federal bloquea la ley de Texas que castiga a las "ciudades santuarios" que se niegan a cumplir con las solicitudes de retención de ICE.Los legisladores desinformados que buscan anotar puntos políticos baratos en los…
Sep 14
Federal Judge Blocks Texas Law Punishing “Sanctuary Cities” That Refuse to Comply With ICE Detainer Request

Federal Judge Blocks Texas Law Punishing “Sanctuary Cities” That Refuse to Comply With ICE Detainer Request

Uninformed lawmakers looking to score cheap political points on both the federal and state levels have been pushing legislation that would punish fake “sanctuary cities” (they don’t really exist) or those that do not comply…
Sep 13
4 puntos principales acerca de la…

4 puntos principales acerca de la pesadilla que comenzó esta semana por Trump.1. Jeff Sessions no es sólo frío, petulante y despiadado, él también miente. Yo podría haber quebrado un molar mordiendo…

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Florida Business Lawyers Blog

Covers business, immigration and real estate law. By Stok Folk + Kon, P.A.

http://www.floridabusinesslawyersblog.com/

Sep 15
Fraudulent Inducement and Commercial Contract Litigation in Florida

Fraudulent Inducement and Commercial Contract Litigation in Florida

If you find yourself in need of pursuing a civil lawsuit based upon the false statements someone made to persuade you to sign a contract, it is important that you take the proper preparations necessary to build your case. This includes…
Sep 8
Uncertainty Surrounding the Identity of the Correct Landlord Allows St. Petersburg Tenant to Avoid Summary Judgment

Uncertainty Surrounding the Identity of the Correct Landlord Allows St. Petersburg Tenant to Avoid Summary Judgment

A classic comedy bit from the first half of the 20th century involved Abbott and Costello and a baseball game. While “Who’s on First” may be good for a laugh, it also points to a basic truth – which is the importance…
Sep 1
How to Contest Jurisdiction in a Commercial Litigation Case in Florida

How to Contest Jurisdiction in a Commercial Litigation Case in Florida

In some cases, the preferred outcome is a victory on the merits of the dispute. In other situations, though, the best outcome is to avoid adjudication on the merits of the case entirely, if that adjudication would take place in some remote…

Rank this Week: 1694

Florida Immigration Law Blog

By Colombo & Hurd, PL.

http://www.colombohurdlaw.com/news-articles/

Sep 14
Obtaining an E-2 Visa in Florida

Obtaining an E-2 Visa in Florida

For immigrants looking to make an investment in the United States, an E-2 investor visa may be an appropriate option for an investor who wishes to direct and develop a commercial enterprise in which they have invested a substantial amount of…
Sep 13
Florida Police Acting Like Immigration Agents Despite Promise

Florida Police Acting Like Immigration Agents Despite Promise

It is no surprise that since President Donald Trump took office in January 2017, immigration raids and deportations have increased. President Trump campaigned on harsh anti-immigration policies, and has continued to take a stance against all…
Sep 13
E-2 Visa Approved at US Consulate in Caracas, Venezuela for Grocery Store

E-2 Visa Approved at US Consulate in Caracas, Venezuela for Grocery Store

The post E-2 Visa Approved at US Consulate in Caracas, Venezuela for Grocery Store appeared first on Colombo & Hurd, PL.

Rank this Week: 662

Immigration Lawyers Blog

Covers immigrant and non-immigrant visas, including H-1B visas. By Cornerstone Law Group.

http://www.immigrationlawyersblog.com/

Sep 14
Rescission of Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

Rescission of Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

On September 5, 2017, the Trump administration announced the rescission of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. This impacts almost 800,000 individuals who have been granted DACA. In a June 15, 2012 memorandum, the…
Sep 7
USCIS to Expand In-Person Interview Requirements for Certain Permanent Residency Applicant

USCIS to Expand In-Person Interview Requirements for Certain Permanent Residency Applicant

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin expanding in-person interviews for certain immigration benefit applicants beginning on October 1, 2017. This change will impact person with adjustment of status…
Sep 7
September 2017 Department of State Visa Bulletin

September 2017 Department of State Visa Bulletin

The visa bulletin is out at this link: September 2017 Visa Bulletin For the Application Final Action Dates, employment-based categories are as follows: EB-1 remains current for all countries except China and India (January 1, 2012); EB-2 is…

Rank this Week: 4505

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/

Sep 14
New Jersey Immigration Authorities Face Massive Backlog of Cases in Complex System

New Jersey Immigration Authorities Face Massive Backlog of Cases in Complex System

Immigration law in the United States involves a complicated set of laws and regulations, which are administered and enforced by agencies spread across several Cabinet-level departments of the federal government. The immigration system covers…
Aug 24
Supreme Court Limits Government’s Ability to Revoke Naturalized Citizenship

Supreme Court Limits Government’s Ability to Revoke Naturalized Citizenship

Immigrants to the United States can become citizens through the process of naturalization, and unlike natural-born citizens, it is possible for them to lose citizenship. The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) states that a conviction for…
Aug 10
2017 Brings Reported Increase in Naturalization Applications in New Jersey and Around the Country

2017 Brings Reported Increase in Naturalization Applications in New Jersey and Around the Country

The future of immigration law in the U.S. is, to put it as simply as possible, uncertain at the moment. The White House has expressed interest in reducing the total number of immigrants allowed into the country, and it has stepped up…

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Austin Immigration Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.austinimmigrationlawyerblog.com/

Sep 14
Supreme Court Allows Restrictive Refugee Policy, At Least for Now

Supreme Court Allows Restrictive Refugee Policy, At Least for Now

The Supreme Court has ruled to allow the Trump administration’s restrictive refugee policies, including a travel ban that will prevent up to 24,000 refugees from entering the country before the end of October 2017. A lower court ruling…
Sep 11
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Parts of Texas “Sanctuary City” Law

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Parts of Texas “Sanctuary City” Law

A federal judge has temporarily blocked parts of Texas Senate Bill 4 (SB4), a controversial state law that targets so-called sanctuary cities, or cities (and counties) that refuse to cooperate with the federal government’s efforts to…
Sep 7
DREAMers Fear Uncertain Future In The United State

DREAMers Fear Uncertain Future In The United State

Ever since DACA was repealed on September 5th, 2017 DREAMers have been left wondering what happens to them now. Congress has six months to come up with an effective legislative solution. DREAMers fear what that solution may be. Who Is…

Rank this Week: 3034

Immigration Visa Attorney Blog

Covers immigration law, including topics associated with family and employment visas, citizenship, and entry and exit issues. By Fong & Aquino.

http://www.immigrationvisaattorneyblog.com/

Sep 13
What can I do if USCIS is taking too long to make a decision in my case?

What can I do if USCIS is taking too long to make a decision in my case?

Starting October 1, 2017, USCIS has indicated that it would be start requiring in-person interviews for individuals seeking lawful permanent resident status who have been petitioned by their employers. According to a USCIS spokesperson,…
Aug 30
How Long Must We Wait?

How Long Must We Wait?

The Priority Date system has not been changed by the Trump administration. There is still a long wait for many preference immigrants.
Aug 11
Am I going to be deported because my green card has expired?

Am I going to be deported because my green card has expired?

Many people call the Coachella Valley immigration lawyers at Fong & Aquino LLP in a panic because their green cards are about to expire and they are concerned that the card’s expiration will subject them to deportation by the Trump…

Rank this Week: 425

EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program

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

http://eb5greencard.blogspot.com/

Sep 13
Regional Center aspect of EB-5 Program extended to Dec. 8

Regional Center aspect of EB-5 Program extended to Dec. 8

When H.R. 601 was signed into law, a provision in the bill reauthorized the regional center aspect of the EB-5 Program to Dec. 8. The new law, which contained an appropriation for Hurricane Harvey relief for the east coast of Texas,…
Jul 11
Republican senators want to roll back Obama proposal to increase investment amount

Republican senators want to roll back Obama proposal to increase investment amount

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Jul 11
This feels different

This feels different

Since I became involved in the EB-5 Program in 2006, the regional center part of the program has been extended five or six times. This makes the regional center program the oldest pilot program in federal government, despite the fact…

Rank this Week: 4241

Rabinowitz & Rabinowitz, P.C. Blog

Covers immigration law.

http://www.rabinowitzrabinowitz.com/blog/

Sep 13
Department of State Suspends Nonimmigrant Visa Issuance in Russia

Department of State Suspends Nonimmigrant Visa Issuance in Russia

Beginning August 23, 2017, the U.S. Department of State suspended all nonimmigrant visa operations across Russia. All appointments in Moscow were canceled until September 1, when the department said that visa operations would resume on a…
Aug 16
Supreme Court partially lifts injunction against enforcement of President Trump’s Muslim travel ban

Supreme Court partially lifts injunction against enforcement of President Trump’s Muslim travel ban

The U.S. Supreme Court lifted significant elements of orders from lower courts blocking President Trump’s ban on travel from six Muslim-majority countries. The high court also agreed to hear full arguments on the ban in the Fall of…
Jul 19
CBP to use facial recognition software in biometric exit processing

CBP to use facial recognition software in biometric exit processing

Facial recognition biometric exit technology will be deployed at Washington Dulles International Airport., U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced in early June, 2017. The technology will be used daily for one flight to Dubai from…

Rank this Week: 2006

Ayo and Iken PLC General Practice…

Ayo and Iken PLC General Practice Blog

Covers Florida law topics.

http://www.myfloridalaw.com/blog/

Sep 12
New Child Time-Sharing Legislation

New Child Time-Sharing Legislation

Child time-sharing in Florida could be a hot topic for attorneys and their clients in the coming months as one new law concerning the issue has already taken effect and another kicks off Jan. 1. Florida House Bill 329 became law in July and…
Aug 4
14 Mistakes Men Make in Divorce

14 Mistakes Men Make in Divorce

When a person is in the middle of an emotional time, it can be difficult to make good, long-term decisions. A divorce is the very definition of an emotional time, and plenty of divorced people have lived to regret decisions made in the heat…
Aug 2
Ayo and Iken Recap

Ayo and Iken Recap

It has been another impactful first half of the year for the Ayo & Iken law firm as our attorneys continue to fight for their clients facing difficult times, dealing with everything from freeing a client unfairly jailed to keeping a…

Rank this Week: 2456

The Immigration Answer Man

Covers US immigration law. By Ari Sauer.

http://immigrationanswerman.com/

Sep 11
When a US Citizen sponsors her parents for an immigrant visa, can her sibling get one too?

When a US Citizen sponsors her parents for an immigrant visa, can her sibling get one too?

QUESTION: I have a US citizen daughter and she will be 21 years old soon. We know that when she is 21 she will be able to sponsor me and my wife, … Continue reading →
Sep 6
September 5, 2017 – Attorney Ari Sauer explains how Dreamers are affected by the Trump administration’s plan to terminate DACA

September 5, 2017 – Attorney Ari Sauer explains how Dreamers are affected by the Trump administration’s plan to terminate DACA

September 5, 2017 – Attorney Ari Sauer explains how Dreamers are affected by the Trump administration’s plan to terminate DACA
Aug 29
The Immigration Answer Man along with Siskind Susser paralegal and DACA recipient Olga Zavala Burks discussed the DACA program and possible threats to its future

The Immigration Answer Man along with Siskind Susser paralegal and DACA recipient Olga Zavala Burks discussed the DACA program and possible threats to its future

Discussing the DACA program. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is being threatened. Help #DefendDACA. Call both your Senators and ask them to support DACA and the Dream…

Rank this Week: 3248

New York Traffic Ticket Attorney…

New York Traffic Ticket Attorney Blog

Covers immigration and injury and accident law. By The Claro Law Firm.

http://www.newyorktrafficattorneys.net/

Sep 8
New York State Driver License Suspension

New York State Driver License Suspension

A downward spiral for Adrian began in 2015. It started with a series of moves and job changes. Then he failed file his 2015 and 2016 taxes because he never received his W-2s. Monthly child support deductions from his paycheck were due to…
Sep 3
What Are My Options After Being Default Convicted in New York City?

What Are My Options After Being Default Convicted in New York City?

Is there anything that can be done if a driver has been default convicted in a New York City Department of Motor Vehicles, Traffic Violations Bureau (NYC DMV TVB)? If so, what is the process? These are questions that many people have asked.…
Sep 1
New York City Default Conviction

New York City Default Conviction

What does it mean to be default convicted in New York City? What are the consequences of being default convicted? And why should you care? Being default convicted in NYC can be a very big deal and cause serious headaches for a driver- even…

Rank this Week: 1852

Canada Immigration Blog

Covers issues related to immigrating to Canada. By David Cohen.

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-blog/

Sep 7
More Personnel Needed to Process Asylum Claim

More Personnel Needed to Process Asylum Claim

Earlier this year, in a previous entry to this blog titled No Easy Answers, I suggested that Canada may not be as prepared as it could be to deal with the potential entrance of thousands of migrants arriving at the Canadian border. Moreover,…
Jul 20
For the faint of heart

For the faint of heart

When Justin Trudeau and his cabinet colleagues ambled through Ottawa to be sworn in this time last year, the new Prime Minister was much-quoted for repeating the line “sunny ways”. This, of course, was an allusion to Wilfried…
Jul 20
Dear Phil . . .

Dear Phil . . .

I was in communication with an American friend of mine this week. It has been a tough few days for Phil, who lives in Ohio. Not only did his home state fall into the Trump column on election night, but the President-elect won enough states to…

Rank this Week: 3994

Immigration Legal Blog

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

http://immigrationlegalblog.com/

Sep 6
Memorandum on Rescission Of Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

Memorandum on Rescission Of Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

MEMORANDUM FOR: James W. McCament Acting Director U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Thomas D. Homan Acting Director U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Kevin K. McAleenan Acting Commissioner U.S. Customs and Border Protection…
Sep 4
USCIS Grants All Available U Visas for Fiscal Year 2017

USCIS Grants All Available U Visas for Fiscal Year 2017

USCIS has approved the congressionally mandated annual limit of 10,000 petitions for U nonimmigrant status for victims of certain crimes committed in the United States who assist law enforcement authorities. Although USCIS cannot grant any…
Aug 31
DACA might soon end

DACA might soon end

DACA, the famous and controversial program on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival, might well no longer exist in the next few months or years. President Trump, in his promises to curb on immigration is looking into actually end the program.…

Rank this Week: 3550

Law and Disorder: Performing Arts…

Law and Disorder: Performing Arts Division

Answers questions about basic legal and business issues, concepts, trends, problems, and practices important to the arts and entertainment field. By Goldstein & Guilliams PLC.

http://musicalamerica.com/mablogs/?cat=872

Sep 6
THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OF A TRIBUTE BAND

THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OF A TRIBUTE BAND

By Brian Taylor Goldstein, Esq. We hope everyone had a great summer. Sorry we haven’t posted in a while, but we’ve been a bit “pre-occupied” with in the world of artist visas. It seems something changes every time…
Mar 17
WHY ARE ARTISTS BEING DENIED ENTRY INTO THE US? HOW DID IT COME TO THIS AND WHO DO WE BLAME?

WHY ARE ARTISTS BEING DENIED ENTRY INTO THE US? HOW DID IT COME TO THIS AND WHO DO WE BLAME?

By Brian Taylor Goldstein, Esq. By now, you should all be aware that the incidents of artists and performers from a wide range of nationalities arriving in the United States as visitors (either on visitor visas (B-1/B-2) or…
Mar 10
What In The World Is Going On With Artist Visas as of March 7, 2017?

What In The World Is Going On With Artist Visas as of March 7, 2017?

By Brian Taylor Goldstein, Esq. Here we go again… On March 6, 2017, President Trump issued a new Executive Order regarding US immigration to replace the previous Executive Order of January 27, 2017. The new Order takes effect on March…

Rank this Week: 812

Immigration Law Blog

By Beach-Oswald Immigration Law Associates, PC.

https://immigrationlawdc.com/news

Sep 6
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TERMINATING DACA

TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TERMINATING DACA

On September, 5 2017 Attorney General Sessions announced on behalf of the Trump administration the phase out and termination in six months of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). The Obama administration had implemented…
Aug 29
USCIS to Expand In-Person Interview Requirements for Green Card Applicant

USCIS to Expand In-Person Interview Requirements for Green Card Applicant

USCIS announced its plan to expand in-person interviews for prospective green card applicants. This comes as part of the agencies strategy to improve the detection and prevention of fraud and enhance the immigration system. Beginning October…
Aug 21
THE RAISE ACT FORECAST

THE RAISE ACT FORECAST

The Reforming American Immigration for a Strong Economy Act (“Raise Act”) would “amend the Immigration and Nationality Act establishing a skills-based immigration point system to focus family-sponsored immigration on spouses…

Rank this Week: 3479

Orbit Law Blog

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

http://www.orbitlawpllc.com/blog-right-sidebar/

Sep 6
Phase out of DACA and What this means for DREAMers and Employer

Phase out of DACA and What this means for DREAMers and Employer

The Trump Administration announced on September 5, 2017, that it is terminating DACA. The program named Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has permitted people who were…
Jun 6
Employers: Be Prepared for Increased Audits from Department of Labor

Employers: Be Prepared for Increased Audits from Department of Labor

Department of Labor has today announced their intention to conduct sweeping audits against employers who hire foreign national employees on H-1B and other visa types, see here: https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/opa/opa20170606 Please make…
May 19
Starting a Business by an H-1B Visa Holder

Starting a Business by an H-1B Visa Holder

Increasingly, we find that we are answering questions from entrepreneurial souls who want to start their own businesses to market their great ideas but are hobbled in their goals due to the severe restrictions placed on certain visa…

Rank this Week: 3396

The HMA Law Firm Blawg

Covers immigration and criminal law. By Hassan M. Ahmad.

http://www.hmalegal.com/blawg.html

Sep 5
Some Legal Options During DACApolypse

Some Legal Options During DACApolypse

Some legal options for Dreamers to start thinking about during #DACApolypse.I preface this by saying don't let up advocacy and working with allies on the ground, and in the halls of Congress. Ultimately we need our leaders to act. But…
Sep 5
The Slow Killing of DACA

The Slow Killing of DACA

Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the end of #DACA today. Here is what that means (based on info we have now):If you have never filed for DACA, it's too late, as of today. You'll have to find another way to stay. There may be…
Jul 17
New Green Card Application Is No Joke

New Green Card Application Is No Joke

When you apply for a green card (permanent residency) from inside the US, you have to show you are admissible as if you were outside the US trying to come in. It's on Form I-485, which used to be 6 pages long and would ask you all kinds of…

Rank this Week: 4246

Immigration Lawyer Blog

Covers immigration law. By Hartzman Law Firm.

http://www.immigrationlawyerblog.net/

Sep 5
Trump Administration Announces End to DACA

Trump Administration Announces End to DACA

Earlier today, Attorney General Jeff Sessions, announced that the Trump administration will begin phasing out Deferred Action for Child Arrivals (“DACA”). The decision to begin to unwind DACA will affect approximately 800,000…
Aug 22
U.S. Department of State to Temporarily Halt Nonimmigrant Visa Processing in Russia

U.S. Department of State to Temporarily Halt Nonimmigrant Visa Processing in Russia

On August 21, 2017, the U.S. Department of State announced a temporary suspension of nonimmigrant visa services in Russia. The move comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on July 30th, 2017, that he was expelling 755 employees…
Jul 18
Government Announces A One-Time Increase in H-2B Visa

Government Announces A One-Time Increase in H-2B Visa

On July 19, 2017, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”), along with the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”), published a final rule increasing the number of H-2B visas available for the 2017 fiscal year by…

Rank this Week: 1837

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