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In November, 2008 the 9th Court of Appeals overturned a prior ruling for Orozco v. Mukasey and determined that individuals who enter the United States illegally may still be eligible to adjust their status and apply for a Green Card, under certain circumstances. Mr. Orozco entered the country in 1996 with someone else’s Green Card. [...]
Continue reading …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 …On October 20, 2008, a Company in Virginia agrees to pay nearly $1.7 million in back wages to H-1B workers following the DOL Investigation. GlobalCynex Inc., a Sterling information technology company, has agreed to pay $1,683,584 to 343 H-1B non-immigrant workers after a U.S. Labor Department (DOL) investigation found the company violated the H-1B visa [...]
Continue reading …On November 3, 2008, the Department of Homeland expanded the Visa Waiver Program with Romania, a move that makes traveling to the U.S. and Romania less cumbersome as a visa may not be required prior to arrival.
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 …U.S. Immigration and Presidential Election: Uncertainty and Indecisiveness
November 4, 2008 No CommentThe 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.
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