Latest Immigration News » US Immigration Legislation
Congress Eliminates The Widow Penalty
New law provides long awaited relief for widows and widowers of U.S. citizens. Your thoughts? … Read entire article »
Filed under: US Immigration Legislation
DUE PROCESS RESTORED IN IMMIGRANT REMOVAL CASES
DUE PROCESS RESTORED IN IMMIGRANT REMOVAL CASES On June 3, 2009, Attorney General Eric Holder withdrew a decision issued by outgoing Attorney General Michael Mukasey which disallowed the right of immigrants to seek redress if their rights were violated because of incompetent representation. So, what do you think? … Read entire article »
Filed under: US Immigration Legislation
DHS: Relief for Widows of U.S. Citizens
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today granted deferred action for two years to widows and widowers of U.S. citizens—as well as their unmarried children under 21 years old—who reside in the United States and who were married for less than two years prior to their spouse’s death. Anyone else have feelings about this? … Read entire article »
Filed under: US Immigration Legislation
Immigation Reform: Tell Congress How You Feel!
We’re asking everyone to pull together to be heard and to pressure Congress to enact real immigration reform once and for all. We just found a great website that will let you tell Congress how you feel, instantly. Please register your support for immigration reform now. Send a fax to Congress to let them know how you feel at: http://www.reformimmigrationforamerica.org/index.php Your support is needed. Agree or disagree? … Read entire article »
Filed under: US Immigration Legislation
When is Amnesty not Amnesty?
When is Amnesty not Amnesty? [ 0:01 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Downloads 56 podPressShowHidePlayer('1', 'http://www.immigrationnewsradio.com/podpress_trac/play/208/0/amnesty_1.mp3', 290, 24, 'false', 'http://www.immigrationnewsradio.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress//images/vpreview_center.png', 'When is Amnesty not Amnesty?', 'Goldman & Loughlin, PLLC'); The debate has started once again. Congress is holding hearings on what may eventually be a breakthrough in the immigration stalemate. That is, if the economy does not derail the latest attempt to deal with undocumented workers. The concern on the part of some is that allowing legalization of people who entered the United States illegally, or remained in the United States illegally, after entering with a visa, is unfair to those who have been waiting in line for years. In effect, amnesty penalizes those who have tried to do things the right way. And, what happened to the Rule … Read entire article »
Filed under: US Immigration Legislation
Naturalization for Military Members and Family
USCIS recently released the following new Fact Sheet concerning its policy and procedure for members of the U.S. military to become U.S. citizens. Fact Sheet: Naturalization Process for the Military USCIS recognizes the important sacrifices made by non-U.S. citizen members of the United States armed forces and their families and is committed to processing their naturalization applications in a timely and efficient manner while providing exemplary customer service, maintaining the integrity of the immigration system, and the security of the process. Qualifying military service is generally in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and certain components of the National Guard and the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve. Do YOU have any ideas on this? Please comment. … Read entire article »
Filed under: US Immigration Legislation
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. Please let me know what you thought of this post... I'm dying to find out... … Read entire article »
Filed under: US Immigration Legislation
Homeland Secretary Calls for Repeal of Real ID Act
REAL ID Act Play Now | Play in Popup | Downloads 30 podPressShowHidePlayer('2', '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's your opinion on this? … Read entire article »
Filed under: US Immigration Legislation
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. Agree or disagree? … Read entire article »
Filed under: US Immigration Legislation
President Obama Intends to Address Comprehensive Immigration Reform
President Obama on Immigration Reform [ 0:01 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Downloads 94 podPressShowHidePlayer('3', '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 »
Filed under: US Immigration Legislation
    |
Action Optin
Recent Comments
- mohan on Business Visas: A Chance Meeting with E2ers
"This is so true . I invested over a $500,000.00 created employment for over 20 f…" - Karlene on President Obama Intends to Address Comprehensive Immigration Reform
"I mean somewhere in the desert for those people who are wasting resources.…" - Karlene on President Obama Intends to Address Comprehensive Immigration Reform
"I agree that a comprehensive immigration reform bill is way over due.Yes there s…" - syed . m . imam on How To Apply For Asylum – New Guide Released
"i have applied for asylum in 2002 but i came to the u.s in 2000.judge has given …" - Sam Martin on H1B Visa Cap Reached – New Season Begins For H1B Visa Lawyers
"Thanks for sharing the blog post on H1b Visa.It was an interesting read.This is …"