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Examen Medico

Yvette Lopez-Cooper

April 16, 2008 20:38

Todos queremos ser saludables y tener una vida larga. Parece que cada día estamos bombardeados por todos lados con mensajes de cómo mantenernos saludables. Los expertos recomiendan hacer ejercicio físico, comer una dieta baja en grasa, no fumar, tomar alcohol en...

Ciudadania Americana

Yvette Lopez-Cooper

January 31, 2008 20:43

Ya estábamos contando nuestras bendiciones, como dicen, cuando muchas personas se estaban haciendo ciudadanos estadounidenses en menos de cuatro meses. Antes de julio del año pasado, el departamento de Ciudadanía y Servicio de Migratorios (USCIS, por sus siglas en inglás) estaba...

El TLC Creó Oportunidades: Visa TN (NAFTA)

Yvette Lopez-Cooper

November 05, 2007 17:16

En 1994, México, los Estados Unidos y Canadá entraron a una nueva era cuando firmaron el Tratado de Libre Comercio de América del Norte (TLC). Mucho se ha dicho acerca de las virtudes del pacto y las consecuencias positivas y negativas que ha traído a los Estados Unidos y a...

US-VISIT Biometrics Exit Process

Yvette Lopez-Cooper

June 29, 2007 23:01

Yesterday Department of Homeland Security officials testified before the Congress regarding the US-VISIT biometrics exit process.  The DHS plans to go forward with implementing the US-VISIT exit process at U.S. airports and require foreign travelers to provide their biometrics...

No Reclame Falsa Ciudadania

Yvette Lopez-Cooper

June 15, 2007 21:27

Hace 10 años, cuando Verónica le dijo a un oficial de inmigración que era ciudadana estadounidense (“United States citizen”) jamás imagino el problema en que se había metido. Verónica no era ciudadana. Ella había vivido en los Estados Unidos casi toda...

Unprecedented Hike in Application Fees

Yvette Lopez-Cooper

February 01, 2007 00:03

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service announced today a substantial increase in application fees. Generally, application fees are increased annually. However, this year some applications may nearly double.  Congressional members are warning the USCIS Director that they will investigate...

Deportation Proceedings End After 20 Years

Yvette Lopez-Cooper

January 31, 2007 18:40

Yesterday, Los Angeles Immigration Judge Bruce J. Einhorn ruled that the government had violated the constitutional rights of Khader M. Hamide and Michel I. Shehadeh who have been in deportation proceedings for two decades for their alleged ties to Palestinian terrorists. However, no substantial...

New Passport Rules Start Today

Yvette Lopez-Cooper

January 23, 2007 17:52

The new United States citizen passport rules start today for air travelers. All U.S. citizens will have to present their U.S. passports at the port of entry.  Certain individuals will be exempted including active military members.  The rules only affect air travelers.The new United States...

AgJobs Re-introduced in Congress

Yvette Lopez-Cooper

January 17, 2007 00:39

Last week, Senators Kennedy (D-MA), Feinstein (D-CA), and Craig (R-ID) and Representatives Berman (D-CA) and Cannon (R-UT) re-introduced the Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits and Security (AgJOBS) Act of 2007 (S.237/H.R. 371). The bill proposes an earned adjustment program for...

Naturalization Test To Be Revised

Yvette Lopez-Cooper

December 20, 2006 20:13

The USCIS announced that it will be conducting a pilot program of the redesigned naturalization test. The goal is to revise the testing process to ensure uniformity.The USCIS announced that it will be conducting a pilot program of the redesigned naturalization test. The goal is to revise...