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The Facts on How Immigration Works for America
This election cycle has brought about the worst immigrant bashing in decades—most of it completely unsupported by any facts. The constant barrage of blame is having an effect on many immigrant communities, and not simply the new arrivals, refugees, and unauthorized workers who are most often targeted through fearmongering. What is consistently lost in the…
Read MoreMichael Shabani chosen Top Lawyer 2016
Preparing for Possible Immigration Reform
A final immigration reform plan has not yet been approved and could take many months. If Congress approves a new plan, these are documents that you can start collecting now. Special thanks to our Spring 2013 law students, Andrew Briggs and Maria Dominguez, for their efforts in helping to create this resource. Preparing for Possible…
Read MoreFamily-Based Immigration: Now and Under S.744
Immigration reform has only been approved by the Senate, but as the bill currently stands, S.744 changes several things about the family-based system and also adds merit-based tracks. This document summarizes the proposed changes and additions. Family-Based Immigration: Now and Under S.744 is available HERE.
Read MoreMarriage Equality in Immigration Law: Immigration Benefits for Same-Sex Married Couples
This practice advisory summarizes the immigration benefits for same-sex spouses after the U.S. Supreme Court decision in United States v. Windsor declared section 3 of DOMA (Defense of Marriage Act) unconstitutional. It covers family-based petitions (including VAWA) and nonimmigrant visas for same-sex spouses and children. Marriage Equality in Immigration Law: Immigration Benefits for Same-Sex Married…
Read MoreRepresenting LGBT Immigrants Webinar Series
Supplementary materials to the Representing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Immigrants: Navigating the Challenges Faced by LGBT Clients Seeking Lawful Immigration Status webinar series.LGBT Webinar Series Materials Packet Families & Immigration: A Practical Guide, Chapter 1
Read More2015 Green Card Lottery Open for Registration on October 1, 2013
The U.S. State Department has announced that registration for the 2015 Diversity Visa (DV-2015) Lottery will be available from noon, Eastern Standard Time (EST), on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 through noon EST on Saturday, November 2, 2013. Individuals seeking to enter the lottery program must register online by completing the electronic diversity visa entry form…
Read MoreKeeping your green card and eligibility for USA citizenship
“How often do I need to come to the United States to keep my green card and apply for US citizenship?” I have heard this question countless times from our lawful permanent resident clients. We are able to help many of our clients keep their green card and file for citizenship, even when they have…
Read MoreNew Mexico’s Martinez targets driver’s licenses for illegal immigrants
In what has become something of an annual ritual, New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez (R) said Tuesday she will renew a push to force the state legislature to repeal a 10-year-old law that allows undocumented immigrants to get driver’s licenses. In an e-mail to supporters Tuesday, Martinez asked for financial support to help convince Democrats,…
Read MoreLabor Department Indefinitely Delays H-2B Wage Methodology Final Rule
The Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration has delayed indefinitely the effective date of its final rule on the wage methodology for the H-2B temporary non-agricultural employment) to comply with legislation that prohibits the agency from using any funds to implement it, and to permit time for consideration of public comments on the interim…
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