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Todo el mundo ha escuchado del nuevo proyecto de la ley del Senado de Inmigración, la Seguridad Fronteriza, la Oportunidad de la Economía, el Acto de la Ley de Modernización de Inmigración del2013 (BSEOIMA) propuesta por la Banda bipartidista del grupo 8. La clave aquí es recordar que se trata de una propuesta, aun no es ley. Sin embrago, nada ha cambiado. Nuestras leyes actuales de inmigración, así como sean de malas, siguen vigentes. No hay necesidad de salir corriendo acontratar…

In its landmark decision in Padilla v. Kentucky, the Supreme Court confirmed that criminal defense attorneys have a constitutional obligation to advise their clients if pleading guilty to a particular offense could lead to deportation. On Thursday,* the Justices will consider a follow-up question of critical importance for many immigrants placed in removal proceedings on account…

It is “the first time in U.S. history a marriage-based green card petition filed by a gay couple has been approved,” advocacy group says. The move comes just days after the Supreme Court held DOMA’s ban on the federal government recognizing gay couples’ marriages unconstitutional. WASHINGTON — A married gay couple in Florida received notice on…

The H-2B ProgramThe H-2B non-agricultural temporary worker program allows U.S. employers to bring foreign nationals to the United States to fill temporary non-agricultural jobs. For more information about the H-2B program, see the link to the left under “H-2B Non-Agricultural Workers.” What is the H-2B Cap?There is a statutory numerical limit, or “cap,” on the total number…

On August 9, 2013, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) released a report containing recommendations aimed at improving the L-1 visa program in response to a request from Sen. Charles Grassley for an examination of the potential for fraud or abuse in the program. The L-1 visa program facilitates the…

SHABANI & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Today, August 3, 2012, USCIS announced that it would be providing the form necessary, or the exact details of the “DACA” (yes, a terrible acronym for the Obama Deferred Action process) plan until the day the application period begins, on August 15, 2012. Nothing like allowing folks to prepare in advance! Here…

In a press conference today, Director Mayorkas stated that the forms to be used in applying for DACA will be available on the USCIS website on Tuesday, August 14, 2012. The Form I-821D, along with the Form I-765 and the Form I-765WSwill be required as part of the filing. The Form I-821D is the form to be used for actual deferred action status.…

Employment Eligibility Verification or E-Verify is an internet-based US government controlled system to help employers verify the employment eligibility of new hires. The E-Verification program works in conjunction with the current I-9 forms that must be completed for every new hire. YOUR OBLIGATIONS UNDER ALABAMA LAWCongress is considering legislation that would mandate E-Verification participation nationwide…

WASHINGTON—Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today announced the posting of a final rule in the Federal Register that reduces the time U.S. citizens are separated from their immediate relatives (spouse, children and parents), who are in the process of obtaining visas to become lawful permanent residents of the United States under certain circumstances. The…

There is a great deal of confusion about the new provisional waiver regulation published by the Obama administration. Let’s be clear, this new regulation is nothing more than a locational change in waiver processing, with the benefit being a much shorter separation time between loved ones. Now, let’s get into the details! What Does It…