A great Analysis by the Immigration Policy Center released. This analysis breaks down the population potentially eligible for deferred action by nationality and age at the national and state level, as well as the congressional district level. The deferred action initiative, announced by Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano on June…
The United States is favored to win the most medals of any country in the 2012 London Olympics, continuing a long tradition of dominance in the Summer Olympics. A survey of all the summer Olympics shows that the United States consistently finishes in the top three, and has the most…
Yesterday, July 24, 2012, USCIS San Diego Field Office held a meeting with attorneys, local community based organizations, local governmental organizations and other interested agencies to address the implementation of Deferred Action. Paul Pierre, District Director of San Diego District Office, ICE and CBP representatives were present at the meeting.…
We have received reports of a new scam potentially victimizing aliens. According to one report, the individual will receive a call purporting to be from a USCIS officer, who will have certain correct information on the individual, including the individual’s name and address. The caller will state that there is…
In new statements regarding Obama’s immigration policy, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano defended President Barack Obama’s decision to stop deporting many illegal immigrants brought to the U.S. as children and letting them apply for work permits. “Our nation’s immigration laws must be enforced in a strong and sensible manner,” Napolitano…
Sergio Garcia’s long fought story may be coming to an end soon. The 35 year old earned his law degree three years ago and passed the bar exam on his first try. As great an accomplishment as this is, Garcia is still pursuing the right to a lawyer’s license because…
USCIS has recently published Questions & Answers on EB-5 Economic Methodologies. This Q&A document prepared by two USCIS economists came after a 6/22/12 public engagement where stakeholders sought clarification on issues related to hotel/resort development & acquiring real estate related to EB-5 program. Two of the primary questions raised at…
More changes coming. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently published a proposed revision of ETA Form 9035 and its instructions. Form 9035 is more commonly known as the Labor Condition Application (LCA), and is required for all H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 visa petitions. The proposed revisions would, among other…
According to the Center for American Progress the Deferred Action Order will be good for the economy, here is Why? The policy makes good economic sense in addition to the self-evident humanitarian reasons for letting undocumented youth remain in the country, work, and live with legal status. The following are…
I am currently in Israel enjoying a much needed vacation. The upcoming E2 visa for Israelis is a hot topic around here, and once people know what I do, the questions start coming. During my stay here, I have communicated with the Israeli Embassy in Tel Aviv, in an effort…