From the monthly archives:

August 2010

Stop the Insanity: 22 States Ready for AZ Immigration Law

August 20, 2010

According to research compiled by the Reform Immigration for America Campaign, since the passage of Arizona’s law, legislators in 22 states have publicly stated that they intend to introduce legislation similar to the dreaded (and thankfully now, partially blocked) SB 1070: Alabama, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, [...]

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Immigration FAQ: Divorcing & Filing for Naturalization

August 20, 2010

By the Staff of New York Immigration Attorneys
The Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein
http://www.4immigration.com/
Question: I received my green card as the spouse of a U.S. citizen, but we were married less than one year and so I received a conditional green card. Even before I got my green card, our marriage was falling apart. Within [...]

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What’s with the Visa Problems? Let Larry King Retire!

August 20, 2010

By Brad Bernstein
President, The Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein
http://www.4immigration.com/
Ok, so this morning I’m reading the New York Post and I see that CNN is postponing Larry King ’s retirement from Larry King Live because supposed replacement Piers Morgan, the British journalist and “America’s Got Talent” judge, is “apparently having trouble obtaining a work [...]

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Another LOL Funny Jon Stewart/Daily Show Clip on Immigration

August 20, 2010

If this doesn’t make you fall on the floor laughing, you ain’t breathing.
From July, 8, 2010

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart
Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c

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An End to Anti-Immigrant Sentiment? Sadly, I Don’t Think So

August 19, 2010

By Mariana Vázquez-García
Managing Attorney/New York Immigration Attorney
The Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein
http://www.4immigration.com/
Attacks against immigrants seem to be making the rounds these days, with states seemingly eager to legislate racial profiling of anyone born South of the Border, Asian or Arab-looking.
But the fact is, anti-immigrant sentiment has been around for centuries. It is the [...]

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Add Alabama to List of AZ Immigration Law Sympathizers

August 19, 2010

Along come news today that Republican candidates for the Alabama Legislature have endorsed a set of goals that includes an Arizona-style immigration law.
Great. That adds Alabama to the list with Virginia and Florida.
What state is next?
How many more will follow?
And where does all this end up?
A showdown, clearly, is coming. You can bet on it. [...]

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Frequently Asked Immigration Question: Derivative Status

August 19, 2010

By the Staff of New York Immigration Attorneys
The Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein
http://www.4immigration.com/
Question: My father sponsored me about eight years ago. I finally got everything straightened out and got my immigrant visa at the U.S. Embassy. I entered the U.S. as a lawful permanent resident a few months ago at the age of 35. [...]

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Huffington Post: Parents, Children, and Citizenship by Birth

August 19, 2010

Source: The Huffington Post
By Paul Finkelman
President William McKinley Distinguished Professor of Law and Public Policy and Senior Fellow, Government Law Center, Albany Law School
Under the Fourteenth Amendment, children born in the United States are citizens, even if their parents are not. Inspired by Arizona’s new (and partially suspended) law regulating unauthorized immigration, Senators Mitch McConnell, [...]

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FAQ: Effect of Bankruptcy on Immigration

August 19, 2010

By the Staff of New York Immigration Attorneys
The Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein
http://www.4immigration.com/
Question: I tried to find information on the internet on how bankruptcy affects H-1 visa status and future green card processing, but couldn’t find any information on this?
Spar & Bernstein: Bankruptcy should have no effect on H-1 or on future green card. [...]

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Brad Bernstein on Immigration Reform: Wait for the Lame Duck

August 18, 2010

By Brad Bernstein
President/Immigration Attorney, The Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein
If you’re waiting for any kind of immigration reform, as we all have for longer than we ever expected, you better be prepared to be patient for at least another few more months.
I’ve been convinced for quite a while that nothing, except maybe some sweet-sounding [...]

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Arizona Shelves Idea to “Tweak” Immigration Law

August 18, 2010

Source: The Associated Press
Arizona legislators are setting aside Gov. Jan Brewer’s suggestion that lawmakers consider changing parts of the state’s controversial immigration law.
Brewer on July 30 floated the idea of making “tweaks” to the law shortly after a federal judge blocked implementation of numerous provisions. Legislative aides said Tuesday the idea has been shelved, at [...]

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Immigration:Death of Petitioner & Who Can Substitute Him/Her

August 18, 2010

By the Staff of New York Immigration Attorneys
The Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein
http://www.4immigration.com/
Question: We have a little brother (14 yrs old) in Haiti whom our father (non-citizen) had filed for in October 2002. We already have the approval for him, but unfortunately, our father passed away last year. We would like to know what [...]

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Cartoon: BoPeep Going Home? Not So Fast!

August 18, 2010

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Exploding Myths of Immigration

August 17, 2010

Daniel Griswold, director of Cato’s Center for Trade Policy Studies, explains what’s wrong with the immigration debate, exploding myths of immigration.
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Immigration Quote of the Day: Cardinal Roger Mahony

August 17, 2010

“We should embrace our immigrant roots and recognize that newcomers to our land are not part of the problem, they are part of the solution.” – Cardinal Roger Mahony

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Calculating Child’s Usage Under Child Status Protection Act

August 17, 2010

By the Staff of New York Immigration Attorneys
The Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein
http://www.4immigration.com/
Question: Please explain if there is any new law…or will the Child Status Protection Act help my sister? Her preference category is F-4, priority date March 2003. Will her two sons who are now over 21 be granted visas to travel with [...]

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Immigration Issue Heats Up as Nov. Elections Approach

August 17, 2010

The immigration debate burns on as protesters disrupt an Arizona Diamondbacks baseball game in Washington.

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Immigration FAQ: False Claim to U.S. Citizenship

August 17, 2010

By the Staff of New York Immigration Attorneys
The Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein
http://www.4immigration.com/
Question: A few years ago, I tried to apply for a U.S. passport. I presented a Michigan birth certificate as my own. After I submitted my application for the passport, federal investigators came to speak to me. After a whole big mess, [...]

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Border Patrol Suicide Rate Spikes

August 16, 2010

Source: The Associated Press
After a bad day on the job as a Border Patrol agent, Eddie DeLaCruz went home and began discussing with his wife how to celebrate her upcoming birthday. Then he casually pressed his government-issued handgun under his chin and pulled the trigger.
“It was the ugliest sound I ever heard in my [...]

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Criminal Conviction & Immigration Consequences

August 16, 2010

By the Staff of New York Immigration Attorneys
The Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein
http://www.4immigration.com/
Question: In 1981, I was convicted of felony possession of marijuana. I have a green card. I want to travel to Trinidad for my grandmother’s funeral, but I am afraid that they won’t let me back in. Can I travel?
Spar & Bernstein: [...]

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