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Employers of Illegal Aliens Beware!
Employers who knowingly hire illegal aliens may soon face harsh penalties under DHS policy change: In over 6,000 worksite arrests made by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) last year only a paltry 135 were employers. The rest targeted were all illegal aliens. Today the Department of Homeland Security published a “Fact Sheet” essentially scrapping old immigration enforcement methods to focus instead on the employers who knowingly violate the law by hiring illegals--and criminal aliens. What's your opinion on this? … Read entire article »
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Homeland Secretary Calls for Repeal of Real ID Act
REAL ID Act Play Now | Play in Popup | Downloads 30 podPressShowHidePlayer('1', 'http://www.immigrationnewsradio.com/podpress_trac/play/172/0/real_id.mp3', 290, 24, 'false', 'http://www.immigrationnewsradio.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress//images/vpreview_center.png', 'REAL ID Act', 'Goldman & Loughlin, PLLC'); In response to a question at a conference of the Anti-Defamation League, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said she plans to work with governors to repeal the REAL ID Act, which was passed in 2005. The Act has specific identification requirements for driver’s licenses and identification cards. While states would benefit by not incurring the responsibilities and costs associated with validating citizenship or permanent resident status for holders of driver’s licenses, this move will certainly add to the immigration controversy. What about you? What do you think? … Read entire article »
Filed under: US Immigration Legislation
Is Foreign Investment in U.S. Real Estate Dead?
Why would anyone want to invest in U.S. real estate today—particularly a foreign investor? Seasoned foreign and domestic investors have long been aware of the benefits of direct investment in U.S. real estate. Despite what have sometimes been described as draconian real estate investment laws that impose unfair tax consequences on foreign investors, their effects are actually quite negligible when one considers how tax treaties and good tax planning strategies provides substantial advantages to the astute investor. Participate in the conversation by leaving your comment below. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Investment Visa
Haitian TPS Update
UPDATE: Since TPS was denied by the Bush administration, Haitian advocates are pressing President Obama to take action and grant TPS to Haitians. The Miami Herald recently reported that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton commented on the burden deported Haitians would be to Haiti at this time, and the help that remittances provide to Haitians. Currently, there are about 30,000 Haitians facing deportation, but if TPS is granted, Haitians in the United States would receive work permits and be able to live temporarily in the United States. Enjoy this post? Leave a comment below and add to the discussion. Thanks! … Read entire article »
Filed under: TPS Temporary Protected Status
Affidavits of Support for Immigration: Should I Sign?
We receive a lot of questions about Affidavits of Support, but all too often, the question that sponsors fail to ask is, “What are my financial responsibilities if I sign an Affidavit for someone?” If you sponsor an alien to live permanently in the United States, (i.e., for a green card) by signing an Affidavit of Support you are legally obligated to supporting this individual if the alien receives certain assistance from the government. The Affidavit, which is Form I-864, is legally binding and commits you from the time the alien arrives in the United States and becomes a lawful permanent resident, until the alien is credited with 40 quarters of work or until he or she becomes a US citizen. Looking forward to your comments... … Read entire article »
Filed under: Green Cards
Stay of Deportation Standards Relaxed
Latest Immigration News: NKEN v. HOLDER, ATTORNEY GENERAL The U.S. Supreme Court issued its opinion today in Nken v. Mukasey. The Court held that in considering requests for stays of deportation pending judicial review of orders of removal, the traditional standard should be applied. So, what do you think? … Read entire article »
Filed under: Immigration: Court Decisions
Immigration Reform 2009: Take Action Now!
Coming up with a comprehensive immigration reform bill that serves our national security and economic interests and without giving away too much amnesty, remains a major issue of contention. We realize that there are strong emotions on both fronts, but ignoring a problem will, as it always does, make the problem worse. Thoughts? … Read entire article »
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President Obama Intends to Address Comprehensive Immigration Reform
President Obama on Immigration Reform [ 0:01 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Downloads 93 podPressShowHidePlayer('2', 'http://www.immigrationnewsradio.com/podpress_trac/play/104/0/obama_immigration_reform.mp3', 290, 24, 'false', 'http://www.immigrationnewsradio.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress//images/vpreview_center.png', 'President Obama on Immigration Reform', 'Goldman & Loughlin, PLLC'); The New York Times reported last week that the White House will take steps to tackle the controversial subject of immigration by the end of this year. the President will speak publicly in May, and serious work on legislation will begin in the summer with the expectation that legislation will be ready in the fall. Many people see this as a natural step for the President to take since he is fulfilling a campaign promise. While the immigration system is dysfunctional to say the least, there is strong opposition to comprehensive legislation, especially in a time when many Americans … Read entire article »
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DREAM Act May Help Thousands of Young Immigrants
DREAM Act [ 0:01 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Downloads 32 podPressShowHidePlayer('3', 'http://www.immigrationnewsradio.com/podpress_trac/play/62/0/dream_act.mp3', 290, 24, 'false', 'http://www.immigrationnewsradio.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress//images/vpreview_center.png', 'DREAM Act', 'Goldman & Loughlin, PLLC'); When Marcus came to the United States from Brazil, he was 2 years old. His father was hired by an internationally known company which any American teenager would readily recognize, and his family had the opportunity to live and work in the United States. During the years in which his father was employed in the United States, Marcus led a normal life growing up and attending school with the hopes of being a professional baseball player. Unfortunately, all of this changed when he received a college baseball scholarship. After visiting the college and completing his application, he was notified he could not attend college or … Read entire article »
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