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Immigration/Immigration Law

Immigrants Win on California College Fee Issue

November 16, 2010

Illegal immigrants in states like California, New York, and Texas have for a long time now been allowed to pay the lower, in-state tuition rates or fees to attend public colleges. California has been the lightning rod for those in that state who are opposed for illegal immigrants gaining access to the lower fee [...]

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The Not So Good Result of the Election…

November 4, 2010

Now that the balance of power has been shifted once again, many are left wondering what the shift will really mean. From an immigration point of view, it could be kind of scary. Here’s why:
In the new Congress, Lamar Smith (R-TX), the current Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee will likely be [...]

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A Green Card Success Story

November 3, 2010

This clip is one of the most popular of almost 300 clips we have on our YouTube with over 31,000+ views. It’s worth showing to the many who follow this blog who may not have seen this yet.

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Who’s Defending Arizona’s Immigration Law?

November 1, 2010

As I have posted on this blog before, the Arizonia immigration law is bunk. Clearly, a state should never be in the business of setting up laws that are the domain of the federal government. Who would defend a law that clearly cannot be defended?
Answer: How about enough people to [...]

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$55 million Visa Fraud Scheme

October 29, 2010

Immigration fraud doesn’t pay. Here’s a recent case that proves it, courtesy of the American Immigation Lawyer’s Association (AILA).
ORLANDO, Fla. – A Brazilian husband and wife were sentenced Thursday for their involvement in a $55 million visa fraud scheme, following an investigation led by the U.S. Immigration and
Customs Enforcement (ICE) Office of Homeland Security [...]

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Federal Deportation Program Expands

October 20, 2010

Have you heard about the Department of Homeland Security program for scanning local jails for illegal immigrants? If not, you certainly will be. The Wall Street Journal recently reported that the state of Texas is the first border state to fully deploy this federal scanning program. The program, known as Secure Communities, [...]

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Have You Heard About S. 3982?

October 8, 2010

Have you heard about the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2010 (S. 3932) by Senators Robert Menendez (D-NY) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT)? No? If you haven’t, you will. This recently introduced bill restarts the discussion and debate in this country about immigration reform. It gives us hope that perhaps after the [...]

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What Record Deportations Mean to Employers and Illegals

October 7, 2010

The Washington Post was reporting this morning that nearly 392,000 people have been deported from the U.S. during the 2010 fiscal year ending September 30th. That’s an astounding number that reflects the current focus of our country to locate and deport unauthorized immigrants. The Post noted that about half of that 392,000 deportations [...]

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Immigration Fee’s Increasing Soon

October 6, 2010

Most people I meet are not aware of the fact that the USCIS will be increasing most fee’s related to immigration processing as of November 23, 2010. I reviewed the pricing changes and with a few exceptions, almost all of them are going up! When have you seen fee’s go down? Neither [...]

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Geographic Immigration Distribution in the U.S.

September 30, 2010

I always enjoy Jay Leno when during his show he does his ‘man on the street’ routine. That’s where Leno and a camera crew go out into the streets and ask a basic question to see it the general public is aware. In the past, he’d ask ‘who’s the Vice-President of the U.S.?’ [...]

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Immigration & the Labor Market

September 28, 2010

I’m often asked if I think immigration has a positive or negative affect on the U.S. labor market. My answer is always the same: Positive! Immigration has always had a positive impact throughout U.S. history. More commonly today, you’ll hear many talking up idea that immigrants are ‘taking jobs way from a [...]

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Immigration: The Gas for Job Growth

September 27, 2010

Whatever twists and turns the debate on immigration policy in this country takes, no one can refute the fact that immigration plays a huge role in the American economy. The truth is, it always has. Back in July, I was on John Stossel’s show on the Fox Business channel discussing that same thing. [...]

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Obama Won’t Use Administrative Action to Push Immigration

September 23, 2010

Source: The Hill
http://thehill.com/
By Michael O’Brien
President Obama suggested that he would not pursue reforms to the immigration system through regulations or other administrative policies.
The president said it was important for immigration reform to go through Congress, lest opponents of comprehensive reform use regulations as a political opportunity.
“You know, it is a very difficult thing to do [...]

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FAQ: Converting from H-1 to H-4, Then Maybe Back Again

September 23, 2010

By the Staff of New York Immigration Attorneys
The Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein
http://www.4immigration.com/
Question: I have a friend who came to the U.S. on H-4. She was on H-4 for two years. Then she applied for H-1B from two companies and got approved from both. She got a project (three months ago) working for Company [...]

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Get Ready for a Month of Fiery Immigration Politics

September 22, 2010

By the Staff of New York Immigration Attorneys
The Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein
http://www.4immigration.com/
With the primary season over and the countdown starting for the November elections, look for the debate about immigration reform to ratchet up several notches any day now.
The demagogues, the hyperpartisans, the nutjobs will be coming out from everywhere – and hopefully, [...]

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Immigration FAQ: K-1 Fiancee Visa & Fiancee’s Child

September 22, 2010

By the Staff of New York Immigration Attorneys
The Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein
http://www.4immigration.com/
Question: I am a U.S. citizen. I’ve had a long distance relationship with my fiancee, who I just asked to marry me. I met her on my vacation to Ochos Rios about three years ago. Since then, I have been going back [...]

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DREAM Act Delayed in the Senate

September 21, 2010

Source: Immigration Policy Center
Today, the Senate voted 56 to 43 against proceeding to the Defense Authorization Act. This procedural vote, which basically followed party lines, ends consideration of critical social issues that affect the military and were to be offered as amendments to the bill. Among the amendments not considered is the DREAM Act, an [...]

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Immigration FAQ: H-1 Visa Denial and Investigation

September 21, 2010

By the Staff of New York Immigration Attorneys
The Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein
http://www.4immigration.com/
Question: I had filed for H-1B visa last year but the VISA consulate in Delhi denied it, as it wanted tax returns of the client company and other details which my H-1B sponsor company was not willing to share. I was [...]

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The DREAM Act: Creating Economic Opportunities

September 21, 2010

Source: Immigration Policy Center
The DREAM Act: Creating Economic Opportunities
As the bipartisan call for passing the DREAM Act gets louder – from military, education, faith, and Republican leaders alike – some may overlook the economic benefits of granting legal status to eligible undocumented youth who want to attend college or join the military. There are currently [...]

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Arizona Immigration Law SB 1070 Back to Court!

September 20, 2010

By the Staff of New York Immigration Attorneys
The Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein
http://www.4immigration.com/
Just when we thought we were done with Arizona immigration law SB 1070, we’re pulled right back in.
According to reports released around a half-hour ago, a federal appeals court says it will, in fact, hear arguments on Nov. 1 in Arizona Gov. [...]

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