I wanted to point out to an excellent article by staff writer for the ABA, Lynda Edwards, about the faith of those that help our armed forces in Iraq. Many of these people risk their lives to help our soldiers, and you would think that our government will make it…
The government is stepping up enforcement efforts against employers. ICE announced that a former and current top executive for a McDonald’s franchisee in Nevada, plead guilty to federal felony immigration offenses for encouraging undocumented foreign nationals to live in the United States. ICE officials claim that company management employed individuals…
Compete America on behalf of thousands of US employers write to congress in support of immigration reform. They write: U.S. employers rely on EB green cards to keep foreign-born talent living, working and innovating in America. Yet, despite the critical importance of these visas, Congress has failed to address the…
The American Immigration Lawyers Association released an excellent piece on the above referenced topic. Please read and let me know your thoughts. Let the debate begin! America’s economy is flailing, and 78 million baby boomers are nearing retirement, at which point they will leave the workforce to receive massive amounts…
Obama knows how important is the Latino vote, and he makes it a priority to meets leaders of this powerful voting Group. Obama addressed National Council of La Raza convention, which has attracted more than 20,000 people to the San Diego Convention Center. He promised today he would make immigration…
We all know that Hispanics will play a significant role in this year’s presidential race between Barack Obama and John McCain. The Census Bureau reports an 18 percent jump in Hispanic voters in 2006, compared with the previous election. They are also a big part of the population in key…
I am a big fan of the 80’s music and was pleased to learn of Boy George’s upcoming Concert Tour, passing through San Diego as well in July. Now it seems that we will be be expecting a refund for the tickets.Boy George has been denied a visa to enter…
I-140 Premium processing is back, but wait not so fast. The USCIS issued an official notice informing that, as of June 16, 2008, premium processing will be available for I-140 petitions on a limited basis. The premium processing service for I-140s will only be available for foreign nationals who are…
Our country’s commitment to bring to justice criminals against humanity is remarkable. The pursuit of Holocaust criminals shows that even after 60 years, they will face justice and be deported. The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) affirmed an order directing the removal of Josias Kumpf, 83, due to his participation…
Following the recent announcement of the audit of all PERM cases filed by Fragomen, largest immigration law firm in the nation. A new set of rules was issued by DOL on the role of Lawyers following the PERM process. The Department has long held the view that good faith recruitment…