WHY WE NEED COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM
Americans are justifiably frustrated and angry with our outdated and broken immigration system. The problem is complex, and a comprehensive, national solution is necessary. Politicians who suggest that the U.S. can deport its way out of the problem by removing 11 million people are unrealistic. The U.S. needs a fair, practical solution that addresses the…
Great News – it seems that the visa bulletin is showing a great jump for Green Card holders applying for their spouses.
According to the October 2010 visa bulletin the Family Petitions under Second A (FB2A) – Spouses and unmarried children of Lawful Permanent Residents has bumped to April 2010 for most countries even India, China and Philippines except for Mexico which is January 2010. This is really great news. It means that if you are a…
Selecting the Right Immigration Law Firm:
Choosing the right immigration law firm is critically important, and a decision that can not be taken lightly. With so much variety in quality in this field of practice, you need to be highly selective. Ideally, you will want to retain a law firm that possess the following characteristics: 1) Successful experience in your area…
Treaty Visa Countries
Nationals of the following countries are eligible to apply from Treaty Trader (E-1) or Treaty Investor (E-2) visas. In some cases as noted, the bilateral treaty only allows one kind of visa. • Albania (E-2 visa only) • Argentina • Armenia (E-2 visa only) • Australia • Austria • Azerbaijan (E-2 visa only) • Bahrain…
Criminal Contempt Charges Against Immigration Counseling Service Underline a Big Problem in Texas
In an unusual case, a Houston jury on Sept. 1 found that a non-attorney business owner and his immigration counseling service were in criminal contempt after they violated a permanent injunction 1,023 times that restricts them from representing clients in legal matters >>Read More
Effects of Invalid Puerto Rico Birth Certificates on the Form I-9 Process
WASHINGTON—On July 1, 2010, the Vital Statistics Office of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico began issuing new, more secure certified copies of birth certificates to U.S. citizens born in Puerto Rico because of a new Puerto Rico birth certificate law. After Sept. 30, 2010, all certified copies of birth certificates issued prior to July 1,…
