Officials recommend that U.S. citizens apply for their passport as early as possible to prevent delays. Beginning June 1, 2009 everyone is required to have a passport or federally approved ID when traveling by land or sea. A passport is already required for international air travel, but under new legislation, travelers will no longer be [...]
Continue reading …An article from the New York Times reports that an obscure ballot initiative in Florida intended to end a legacy of bias against Asian-Americans was defeated Tuesday, apparently because voters incorrectly assumed it would prevent illegal immigrants from owning property.
Continue reading …This is a painful reminder that you need to have competent immigration advice or else run the risk of the most severe immigration consequences. It has been rumored that former Thai PM, Thaksin Shinawatra, has filed for asylum while in the UK when he left Thailand in August, but according to the Homeland Secretary in [...]
Continue reading …The Associated Press reported that the Bush Administration has accomplished substantial immigration goals in light of failing to pass comprehensive immigration reform in 2007. By example, the government recently hired IBM to bring their paper process into an electronic system, a move that has many applauding the system but opponents are mindful of the fact [...]
Continue reading …The Washington Post is reporting that USCIS has obtained the services of IBM to assist immigrants with obtaining their visas, application for citizenship and work permits. Just a note here, while we applaud USCIS for taking the initiative to bring their archaic system of paper processing into the new age, but who will be paying [...]
Continue reading …N-400 expires October 31, 2008, but remains valid until USCIS releases the revised version. The prior edition of the N-400 application for Naturalization expires October 31, 2008 however a new edition has not been released by USCIS. A new edition of the N-400 application for Naturalization has not been posted to the USCIS website. USCIS [...]
Continue reading …On October 30, 2008, the UK Border Agency announced that a new business visitor category is likely to be implemented by late November 2008.
Continue reading …Foreign nationals coming to the U.S. for business purposes and to invest in legitimate businesses are normally encouraged, especially when the global economy is sliding into a recession.
Continue reading …The Presidential Election is but one day away and on the eve, we are bombarded in the news about sensationalized campaigning in a last ditch attempt to sway voters. It seems too much is focused on fluff and not enough on substantive issues, such as comprehensive immigration reform.
Continue reading …This just came in regarding illegal immigrants and the meatpacking plant. No mention about the working conditions for these immigrants, but after having read Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser, I can just imagine the filth and abuse these people suffer every day.
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