U.S. IMMIGRATION DECLINES IN 2007 US ImmigrationWashington, D.C. – According to reports released by the U.S. Census Bureau, immigration rates substantially decreased in 2007, with only 511,000 individuals immigrating to America, compared to over 1 million per year since 2000. Immigration from Asia and Africa showed the most dramatic drop, with a 60% decrease, and [...]
Continue reading …In February 2008, new sanctions against the unauthorized employment of foreign nationals will take effect. A formal employment relationship is not necessary for these penalties to apply provided sufficient indicia of an employer-employee relationship exist between the U.K. company or organization and the foreign national worker. Knowingly employing unauthorized foreign nationals could result in fines [...]
Continue reading …The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) provides for the issuance of an immigrant visa to the spouse of a United States Citizen (USC) after a petition for that specific benefit, filed by the USC petitioner has been approved by the USCIS office or Regional Service Center. In order for such a petition to be approved, [...]
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