Building Walls With Our Neighbors

The “Let’s build a Wall” debate is center stage in the discussion surrounding Comprehensive Immigration Reform.  A secondary story to that debate is the destructive effect that “enhanced” border security is having on the communities along the Northern border.  For hundreds of years, Canadians and Americans have developed towns, cities, and communities along the border.  These [...]

Military Naturalization Provisions

Did you know that certain qualifying military personnel and veterans can apply for naturalization without having to pay any government filing fees? Qualifying foreign nationals can save up to $675 by using one of the special military naturalization provisions.

Sections 328 and 329 of the Immigration and Naturalization Act (INA) are the special naturalization provisions for active [...]

Sadly True Immigration Comedy

I often describe the immigration process as a long, arduous road.  Immigrating to the United States is a process that has many hoops and pitfalls.  Unfortunately, many would-be immigrants are not aware of the pitfalls until it is too late.

Here is just one Australian’s long path to American permanent residency.

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The All American Canal – Human Tragedy

This 60 Minutes episode shows the real heartbreak that happens everyday along the Southern Border.

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USCIS Wants Your Help?

USCIS is hoping that you can help it decide how to best use its resources to enhance its immigration policies.   From now until April 29th, it is requesting your input by taking a survey concerning what areas of immigration it should improve.   If you are interested in the survey, you can take it right here.

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Icelandic Volcano Delaying Your Departure?

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has just released a statement outlying your options if you might overstay your immigration status.

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USCIS Releases New Video on Naturalization

The USCIS has recently released a new video that explores the naturalization process.  The video, which is about fifteen minutes long, discusses the process, the interview, the examination, qualifications and the biometrics appointment.  To view the video, please visit the USCIS website.

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Senators Put Forth Immigration Reform Bill

Senators Schumer and Graham recently put forth an immigration bill that President Obama has called a good launching point for immigration reform.

The immigration reform bill promises to path a way forward for unauthorized immigrants, create an enhanced social security card, and strengthen the borders.  Given the harsh political atmosphere currently in Washington, [...]

How Easy Is It To Get A Visa As An Entrepreneur

Is there a need for immigration reform?  Isn’t it easy to get a visa as a smart, young, go-getting foreign national?  Surprisingly, many believe that it is easy to get a work visa in the United States if you are smart enough.   As the video clip below illustrates, that isn’t the case.

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Immigration Solutions for Chileans

Given the recent earthquake (and its many aftershocks) in Chile, the USCIS has issued a press release reminding Chileans of the many possible immigration accommodations that may be made to them.  These accommodations, which can be made upon request, include emergency work authorization for certain students, expedited processing of immediate relative petitions, expedited processing of appropriate [...]

Greece Added to Visa Waiver Program

The Department of Homeland Security recently announced that Greece has been added to the Visa Waiver Program.  The visa waiver program allows foreign nationals from select countries to enter into the United States for tourist and/or select business reasons without first obtaining a visa.  Recipients of the VWP can remain in the United States for only [...]

Chart Of Immigration Detention Center Inspections

The New York Times has an excellent chart of Immigration Detention Centers from throughout the United States. The chart shows the average daily population of each detention center and also how each detention center was graded in its annual inspection.

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Cautionary Tale Of N-400 Naturalization Application

Last week, the New York Times ran a great story about a judge trying to help out a young man who was once a juvenile delinquent, but has turned into a model citizen of the community.

Unfortunately, the young man is not an American citizen and didn’t realize that he would be denied citizenship and possibly deported [...]

A Report on Hispanic Immigration and Crime Rates

Tyler Cowen (of Marginal Revolution) recently noticed and commented on a report about Hispanic immigration and crime rates.  Many often equate Hispanic immigration with higher crime rates, however, it is evident from the report that many cities with large Hispanic populations have lower crime rates than other, commensurate cities.

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Boulder Restauranteur Indicted for Defrauding Immigrants

A Boulder Restauranteur has been indicted in federal court on allegations of defrauding immigrants whom he employed at his thai restaurants located in Colorado.  The restauranteur is accused of paying immigrants under the table, requiring immigrants to pay fictitious government fees, and requiring immigrants to sign “agreements” that would require an immigrant to pay $18000 to [...]

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