Archive for September, 2007
Tuesday, September 18th, 2007
If you have a pending I-765 or I-131, you may be able to expedite the application process, if you can show that there are exigent circumstances. The USCIS field offices are responsible for deciding whether or not to expedite applications. The criteria that the field office will look to when ...
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Monday, September 17th, 2007
In the latest United Press International poll, the respondents favored stricter immigration laws with more restrictive policies. 37 percent of responders believed that stricter immigration policies would benefit U.S. economy. Although in my belief this is a regrettably high number, at least it shows that a majority of Americans (~63%) ...
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Monday, September 17th, 2007
Due to the large backlog in the employment-based third preference professional or skilled worker category (EB-3), many hopeful immigrants have requested their employers to sponsor their visa under the second preference category (EB-2), which is reserved for members of professions holding advanced degrees or aliens of exceptional ability. Unlike the ...
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Friday, September 14th, 2007
This is a repost of info found on Immigration Voice. I highly encourage anyone who is able to attend this rally and support a major change in the high-skilled legal immigration system in this country.
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September 18 Rally: Updates and what you should know
This is a historic rally and happening for ...
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Friday, September 14th, 2007
Here is an article I wrote for our law firm discussing the common misconception that an employment based visa applicant has a visa number reserved when USCIS accepts the case for processing.
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To file an I-485 petition your particular visa category must be current on the Department of State visa bulletin. ...
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Thursday, September 13th, 2007
Stay tuned to this website, because soon we will be launching an immigration forum for people to share their immigration experiences. You will be able to discuss current immigration issues, tips on how to apply for visas or otherwise navigate the U.S. immigration system.
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Thursday, September 13th, 2007
New York's Ellis Island was not the only entry point for immigrants. Check out this website to learn about Baltimore's historical role as a welcome center for millions of immigrants to the United States. According to the site Baltimore ...
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Wednesday, September 12th, 2007
Have you ever wondered where people coming to the U.S. are from? DHS has just released a new report showing those exact facts based on arrival and departure records (I-94) for 2006. It is filled with very interesting information. For example, who would have thought that there ...
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Wednesday, September 12th, 2007
Protesters marched in several cities across the U.S. today to pressure Congress into taking up comprehensive immigration reform bills. Chicago Tribune reported that about 150 protesters marched through a Washington, DC congressional hall calling on the recent deportation raids to stop. Two were arrested by the Capitol police.
I ...
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Tuesday, September 11th, 2007
The questions is always asked, even by those that consider themselves liberal on the issue of immigration: Why don't they learn English? Well for a long time I argued that immigrants do want to learn English, but find it difficult to do and many simply give up. ...
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