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Same-Sex Immigration Rules: No Signs for Reform; Couples in a Bind

Tens of thousands of same-sex couples in the United States live under the threat of separation because federal law prohibits immigration authorities from treating them the same as married opposite-sex couples. And in a country where feelings run deep on...Tens of thousands of same-sex couples in...

Smartphone App Being Developed to Help Detained Undocumented Immigrants

A group of immigrant activists in Arizona is developing a smartphone application that will enable people arrested on immigration charges to inform their family and attorney of their whereabouts and detention. The "Emergency Alert and Personal Protection" app will send...A group of immigrant...

EB-2 India & China Priority Date Projections

On March 16, 2012, at the AILA Midwest Regional Conference in Chicago, Charlie Oppenheim, Chief, Visa Control and Reporting at DOS, informed participants that he will likely retrogress India and China-mainland born Employment-Based Second Preference priority dates to around August...On March 16,...

On March 16, 2012, at the AILA Midwest Regional Conference in Chicago, Charlie Oppenheim, Chief, Visa Control and Reporting at DOS, informed participants that he will likely retrogress India and China-mainland born Employment-Based Second Preference priority dates to around August...On March 16,...

I-360 Battered Spouse Petition: Senator Feinstein defends inclusion of gays, lesbians and illegal immigrants in Violence Against Women Act

Under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), victims of domestic violence and cruelty have an alternative to waiting for their abusive spouse or parent to submit the paperwork for a green card on their behalf. They can submit a “self-petition,”...Under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), victims...

Misrepresentation of Law Practice Still Prevalent in the Field of Immigration Law

Recently, the Washington Post published the story about a man accused of practicing law without a license. His story represents a serious issue that is faced in immigration law, namely how so many individuals are taken advantage of by "notarios"...Recently, the Washington Post published the story...

H1B Visa Employer-Employee Relationship March 2012 Update: Consulting and Staffing Firms

A recent USCIS Q&As, updated on March 12, 2012, provide information on establishing an H-1B employer-employee relationship. New questions include information on end-client documentation and establishing an employer-employee relationship in the consulting or staffing company context. The U.S....

E2 Investor Visa for Israeli Citizens: Current Congressional Bill H.R. 3992

As we reported previously on this blog, on February 9, 2012, legislators introduced H.R. 3992 which would allow otherwise eligible Israeli nationals to receive E–2 nonimmigrant visas if similarly situated United States nationals are eligible for similar nonimmigrant status in...As we reported...

H-1B Visa Lawyer: FDNS Site Visits - What to Expect and How to Prepare?

Administrative site visits of U.S. employers in connection with H-1B petitions are becoming increasingly common as USCIS is trying to preserve the integrity of H-1B program in response to the USCIS H-1B Benefit Fraud Analysis report of September 2008. This...Administrative site visits of U.S....

H2A Immigration Lawyer - New H-2A Ombudsman Program

The Department of Labor has announced a New H-2A Ombudsman Program to help with several issues faced by employers looking to hire agricultural workers or agricultural workers facing issues with their respective employers. As part of the Department’s continuing commitment...The Department of Labor...