Immigration law is important and that is all that we cover most of the time. But our immigrant readers, may be facing other legal challenges from time to time. So we rely on our lawyer friends from across the country, to provide guest articles and reports. This week we are…
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services (“CIS”) announced that it has submitted to the Federal Register an Interim Final Rule that will streamline the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) process. The Interim Final Rule narrows the list of acceptable identity documents and further specifies that expired…
The nursing shortage in the United States is becoming increasingly problematic and may adversely affect the health care industry. According to a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) 2007 study, the United States will require 1.2 million new Registered Nurses (RNs) by 2014 to meet the nursing demand:…
I wanted to wish a happy and healthy Thanksgiving to our readers and clients. We hope you will take the time to relax this holiday and spend time with your families. During this week of Thanksgiving — the most American of holidays — NPR is spending time discussing about what…
According to ComputerWorld President-elect Barack Obama’s leading choice to be secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano, has been a strong advocate of increasing H-1B visas — a stance that could turn out to be a major issue during her confirmation. Napolitano was one of 12…
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The American Immigration lawyers Association requested an update on USCIS plans to test and issue a combined EAD/Advance Parole (AP) document. AILA understands that USCIS believes a combined EAD/AP document may help further the agency’s goal of increased efficiency and workload reduction. The concern is that the use of such…
On 11/3/08 DHS announced that Secretary Chertoff signed a Visa Waiver Program (VWP) declaration with Romanian Ambassador Adrian Vierita. The declaration outlines security measures required for Romania’s possible designation as a VWP member. Visa Waiver Program (VWP) is a program of the United States of America which allows citizens of…
Sen. Barack Obama didn’t know his aunt might be living illegally in the United States, as media outlets are reporting, and his campaign will return contributions she made, an aide said Saturday. According to The Associated Press, a court refused four years ago to accept the asylum application of Zeituni…