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DHS: Relief for Widows of U.S. Citizens

June 14th, 2009 | Add a Comment

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. Let's talk more about this... can you do me a quick 30-second favor and leave a comment below? … Read entire article »

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Employers of Illegal Aliens Beware!

April 30th, 2009 | 1 Comment

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. Looking forward to your comments... … Read entire article »

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Homeland Secretary Calls for Repeal of Real ID Act

April 29th, 2009 | 1 Comment

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. Looking forward to your comments... … Read entire article »

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