Our daily update continues, the following topics were discussed today at the Senate: • A Coleman amendment to allow local government officials to inquire about immigration status was narrowly defeated, 48-49. • A Dorgan amendment to sunset the new worker program also was defeated, 48-49. • A Sanders amendment to…
We continue to update our readers with the recent developments from the Senate. The summary is courtesy of the American Immigration Lawyer’s Association. Today, the Senate passed Senator Feinstein’s amendment on unaccompanied alien children and Senator Bingaman’s amendment to halve the number of Y visas. Two troubling amendments proposed by…
As promised, we continue to uodate you with the daily developments in US Immigration Law and the upcoming reform. I wish to thank AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association) which I am a member of, for the continued updates and strong advocacy efforts. Today, the Senate began formal debate and consideration…
Theses are exciting and historic times in Immigration law. In order to keep you apprised of the important legislative proceedings during the CIR debate in Congress, each evening I will try to post the Congressional News and a daily summary of events. I will also inform about upcoming votes on…
It seems like a deal has been reached and the countdown begins for new Immigration Reform. Key senators in both parties and the White House announced agreement Thursday on an immigration overhaul that would grant quick legal status to millions of illegal immigrants already in the U.S. and fortify the…
Advance copy of final rule, scheduled for publication on 5/17, regarding prohibition of substitution of aliens on labor certification applications, limited validity period for labor certifications, and payment of costs of obtaining the certification. So what is in the regulations: 1. The regulation prohibits the practice of substituting beneficiaries in…
Recently I have been getting numerous inquiries to process K1 Fiancee visa from the Philippines and Thiland? It is typical to get such requests this time of year as the desire to process the visa and marry in the summer is very popular with clients. The K1 Fiancee visa is…
Just like I told many of my clients last month, the Visa Bulletin for June 2007 brings good news for many of you. The immigrant visa cutoff dates moved forward significantly in EB2 for China and India, as well as in EB3 for all countries of chargeability. This means that…
We often receive calls from frustrated employees on H1B visas complaining that employers are not paying them the required wages. Many are about to loose their jobs and want to learn more abot their rights. The DOL’s Administrative Review Board recently addressed what circumstances constitute termination of employment for purposes…
We all expect an announcement from the USCIS regarding proposed fee increases in the very near future. The USCIS had scheduled a press conference to announce the fee changes for Thursday, May 10, 2007, but has postponed it. No new date has been announced. American Immigration Lawyers Association, which I…