Letter from North Carolina AG’s Office on Eligibility of Undocumented Students for Community College may shed some light on this controversial issue. Should students that lived in this country illegally for years be eligible for community college admissions? Read the Letter from the AG here Download file
In recent weeks I heard two horrible stories from European clients about their experience entering the US. One a fairly know author from France was kept in secondary inspection for 14 hours, before finally letting him enter the US. The officers never explained why he was detained and never offer…
Long overdue but the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Michael Chertoff signed on April 18, 2008 a Visa Waiver Program (VWP) agreement with Korean Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Yu Myung-hwan. The security enhancements outlined in the agreement puts Korea on the path toward visa-free travel to…
Clients have been waiting patiently for the visa Bulletin to be out this month. Excellent news in many categories. The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has issued the May 2008 Visa Bulletin. It contains continued good news for some EB2 applicants from India and China. It also reflects significant forward…
Here is an interesting discussion on what is illegal immigration by the Pinky Show
How many times have I been getting complaints from clients about ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents harassing and violating rights of clients. There was this one client “under investigation” by ICE agents pretending to be a couple looking for a lost dog, asking him questions, only later to use…
A few days ago, USCIS issued an Update announcing revised filing instructions for Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. As many of you may know, Form I-130 is the most common form to be used when filing a relative petition. Unlike immediate relative (Parents and Spouses) petitions that are normally…
I have been dealing with USCIS offices in all 50 states, but the one in Fresno has always been one of my favorites. We process many adoptions cases and family petitions at that office, and I often fly over there to represent local clients. Don Riding (The Chief) staff are…
Arizona Law Mandating E-Verify went into effect on January 1, 2008 and is the nation’s toughest workplace enforcement law. It is aimed at punishing employers who knowingly hire illegal immigrants. Many other states are watching Arizona’s example and considering similar legislation. The AZ District Court Dismisses Challenge to Employment Verification…
I was featured on a special edition of the Rick Amato Show on Monday from 8pm-11pm immediately following the President’s State Of The Union speech. Scheduled guests included Congressman Bob Filner and Brian Bilbray. The president discussed the economy and Immigration in the speech. Listen to my commentary after the…