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17 10, 2003

Student Adjustment and Farm Worker Legislation at the Forefront of Congressional Debate

By Richard Hanus|2003-10-17T14:00:36-05:00October 17th, 2003|Categories: Foreign Exchange Student Visas to the U.S., Immigration and Criminal Law / Detainees, Non-Immigrant Visas for Temporary Workers / H-1B, Undocumented Immigrants and Workers in the U.S.|

Student Adjustment and Farm Worker Legislation at the Forefront of Congressional Debate October 17, 2003 As previously discussed in this column, various pieces of immigration related legislation dealing with farm workers and undocumented status high school graduates have been introduced in Congress in the past year. Very recently, bi-partisan, compromise versions of these legislative proposals have worked their way toward the top of Congress’ agenda and are now the subject of lively debate, with some sort of resolution on the matter – one way or the other, expected in the coming weeks. The version of the farm worker proposal under consideration […]

11 07, 2003

Common Questions Facing Applicants for U.S. Citizenship

By Richard Hanus|2003-07-11T14:00:36-05:00July 11th, 2003|Categories: Citizenship / Naturalization and the N-400 Application, Conditional Permanent Residence Based on Marriage, Customs and Border Patrol / Travel to and from the U.S., Green Cards, Immigration and Criminal Law / Detainees, Lawful Permanent Residence in the U.S.|

Common Questions Facing Applicants for U.S. Citizenship July 11, 2003 The requirements to become a U.S. citizen by way of an N-400 Application for Naturalization are generally not complicated, although situations frequently arise where significant questions regarding an applicant’s eligibility are raised. General Requirements for Naturalization: The applicant must be at least 18 years of age and a lawful permanent resident for 5 years. For those who are married to a U.S. citizen, the requirement is only 3 years or residence, although the applicant must have been married to and living with that U.S. citizen spouse for at least 3 years […]

28 02, 2003

INS Adjudications Delays, INS Fees and Some Scary Legislative Proposals

By Richard Hanus|2003-02-28T14:00:36-06:00February 28th, 2003|Categories: Citizenship / Naturalization and the N-400 Application, Conditional Permanent Residence Based on Marriage, DHS / Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), DHS / Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Employment-Based Immigration Law, Family-Based Immigration Law, Immigration and Criminal Law / Detainees, Lawful Permanent Residence in the U.S., U.S. Immigration Law and Legislation, Undocumented Immigrants and Workers in the U.S.|

INS Adjudications Delays, INS Fees and Some Scary Legislative Proposals February 28, 2003 INS Adjudication Delays As previously covered in this column, INS offices around the U.S. have implemented new security check protocols in the processing of various applications for immigration benefits, particularly lawful permanent residence and U.S. citizenship. Specifically, before an applicant is granted their immigration benefit, the INS must receive the green light from the FBI after their name is processed through the FBI’s own security filter. This protocol is in addition to the fingerprint check wherein the applicant’s prints are analyzed against a nationwide database of federal, state […]

17 10, 2002

The Misadventures of a Skokie “Immigration Consultant”

By Richard Hanus|2002-10-17T14:00:36-05:00October 17th, 2002|Categories: Citizenship / Naturalization and the N-400 Application, Employment Authorization / Work Cards in the U.S., Employment-Based Immigration Law, Family-Based Immigration Law, Green Cards, Immigration and Criminal Law / Detainees, Removal / Deportation Proceedings and Court Hearings, Undocumented Immigrants and Workers in the U.S.|

The Misadventures of a Skokie “Immigration Consultant” October 17, 2002 As long as there are sign-makers to manufacture signs, individuals are free to purchase their services, create a sign, and call themselves whatever they like. Whether it be a witch doctor, cat psychologist or immigration consultant, the sign purchaser tries to tell the public that he or she is selling a service or product of value, with the ultimate goal of generating as much cash flow for themselves as possible. And it is not the sign-maker’s job of ensuring that the person ordering the sign is in any way worthy of […]

7 02, 2002

Major Changes Set to Be Implemented at Board of Immigration Appeals

By Richard Hanus|2002-02-07T14:00:36-06:00February 7th, 2002|Categories: DHS / Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Immigration and Criminal Law / Detainees, Removal / Deportation Proceedings and Court Hearings, U.S. Immigration Law and Legislation|

Major Changes Set to Be Implemented at Board of Immigration Appeals February 7, 2002 In an effort to reduce substantial case backlogs and overall, the processing time for many immigration related appeals, U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft has proposed regulations that will significantly alter the structure of the Board of Immigration of Appeals (BIA) and the way it does business. The rule, which is set to take effect immediately, spells mainly bad news for those with matters now pending before the BIA. What is the Board of Immigration Appeals? The BIA is part of the Executive Office of Immigration Review or […]

16 05, 2001

Immigration Legislation Now Pending in Congress

By Richard Hanus|2001-05-16T14:00:36-05:00May 16th, 2001|Categories: Amnesty for Immigrants in the U.S., Immigration and Criminal Law / Detainees, Lawful Permanent Residence in the U.S., U.S. Immigration Law and Legislation|

Immigration Legislation Now Pending in Congress May 16, 2001 Firstly, as of May 16, 2001, Section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act has not been extended beyond April 30, 2001. Among the bills now being considered by Congress, however, are at least 2 proposals for the extension of Section 245(i). A piece of legislation sponsored by U.S. Representative King (Republican, NY) would extend the deadline to accept applications to be covered under 245(i) through October 31, 2001. Another proposal, introduced by U.S. Representative Rangel (Democrat, NY) would extend the deadline even further, through April 30, 2002. Also, as has been […]

28 07, 2000

INS Softens its Position on Some Criminal Aliens

By Richard Hanus|2000-07-28T14:00:36-05:00July 28th, 2000|Categories: DHS / Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Immigration and Criminal Law / Detainees, Lawful Permanent Residence in the U.S., Removal / Deportation Proceedings and Court Hearings, U.S. Immigration Law and Legislation|

INS Softens its Position on Some Criminal Aliens July 28, 2000 Immigration laws enacted in 1996 practically wiped out the rights of permanent resident aliens to remain in the U.S. following the INS’ initiation of deportation proceedings because of a criminal conviction, including some misdemeanors. As recently touched on in this column and other local and national media, the hardships long time U.S. residents and their families are being forced to endure as a result of the draconian 1996 legislation have been significant. In a sign the Clinton administration favors the restoration of at least some of the rights taken away […]

7 01, 2000

INS Urged to Use Guidelines for Exercise of Discretion in Initiating Removal Proceedings

By Richard Hanus|2000-01-07T14:00:36-06:00January 7th, 2000|Categories: DHS / Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), DHS / Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Immigration and Criminal Law / Detainees, Removal / Deportation Proceedings and Court Hearings|

INS Urged to Use Guidelines for Exercise of Discretion in Initiating Removal Proceedings January 7, 2000 By now, most of our U.S. representatives and Senators across the U.S. are well aware of the extreme hardship many U.S. families are facing due to the U.S. Immigration & Naturalization Service initiation of removal (formerly deportation) proceeding against long time unlawful permanent residents who have been convicted of “removable” criminal offenses. In the past 5 years, the U.S. Congress took dramatic measures to eliminate most defenses long time permanent residents could avail themselves of when fighting to remain in the U.S. after a serious, […]

1 10, 1999

The Scams Continue

By Richard Hanus|1999-10-01T14:00:36-05:00October 1st, 1999|Categories: Amnesty for Immigrants in the U.S., Asylum in the United States, Citizenship / Naturalization and the N-400 Application, Employment Authorization / Work Cards in the U.S., Employment-Based Immigration Law, Family-Based Immigration Law, Green Cards, Immigration and Criminal Law / Detainees, Lawful Permanent Residence in the U.S., Removal / Deportation Proceedings and Court Hearings, Undocumented Immigrants and Workers in the U.S.|

The Scams Continue October 1, 1999 Make no mistake about it, for every vulnerable person in this world, there is always going to be a predator to take advantage of them, especially in the world of the visa overstay or undocumented alien. Who is doing the scamming? How can it be stopped? How can one avoid being scammed? How can the scammer be held accountable? Based on some of the experiences shared with me by several scam victims or targeted victims, I offer the following thoughts: Who is doing the scamming? From what I have gathered from victims who have consulted […]

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