This 60 Minutes episode shows the real heartbreak that happens everyday along the Southern Border.
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This 60 Minutes episode shows the real heartbreak that happens everyday along the Southern Border. 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. … The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has just released a statement outlying your options if you might overstay your immigration status. 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.
… Continue reading “USCIS Releases New Video on Naturalization” 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, it is … Continue reading “Senators Put Forth Immigration Reform Bill” 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. … Continue reading “How Easy Is It To Get A Visa As An Entrepreneur” 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 … 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 … 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. 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 … Continue reading “Cautionary Tale Of N-400 Naturalization Application” 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. 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 … Continue reading “Boulder Restauranteur Indicted for Defrauding Immigrants” The USCIS is tasked with efficiently adjudicating immigration petitions. A part of this task is to ensure that it is not approving fraudulent immigration applications. As is demonstrated by a recent LA Times Article, the USCIS is working hard to stop immigration fraud. A few highlights from the article: – The USCIS is planning to … The Vancouver Olympics are only a few weeks away. If you are traveling to the Olympics it is important to make sure that your travel documents are up to date. It is no longer possible to travel across the American-Canadian border with no travel documents. To cross the border, a person must have a passport … Continue reading “Going to Olympics? Check Your Travel Documents!” The virtues of the U visa are showcased in a recent New York Times article. The U visa is a newly available visa and is meant to protect immigrant victims of violent crime who cooperate with law enforcement. The article showcases the U visa’s use in domestic violence situations. The U visa has been on … |
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