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10 05, 2008

Beware of the False Claim to U.S. Citizenship Trap

By |2008-05-10T12:45:59-05:00May 10th, 2008|Categories: Citizenship / Naturalization and the N-400 Application, Green Cards, Lawful Permanent Residence in the U.S., Non-Immigrant Visas for Temporary Workers / H-1B, Undocumented Immigrants and Workers in the U.S.|

Beware of the False Claim to U.S. Citizenship Trap Published May 10, 2008 Whether you are in the United States with no status (undocumented or visa overstay), temporary status or even permanent resident status it is important to take note of the “false claim to U.S. citizenship ” trap, a dangerous trap that is presenting itself to unsuspecting foreign nationals and immigration applicants with increasing frequency as of late. Since the last time I wrote on this topic, the landscape has become a little more daunting. Inquiries made by Immigration officials into whether or not an applicant for permanent residence, or […]

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14 04, 2008

CIS Issues New Rule Regarding OPT Program

By |2008-04-14T14:00:36-05:00April 14th, 2008|Categories: DHS / Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Employment-Based Immigration Law, Foreign Exchange Student Visas to the U.S., Non-Immigrant Visas for Temporary Workers / H-1B|

CIS Issues New Rule Regarding OPT Program April 14, 2008 The OPT (Optional Practical Training) program allows nonimmigrants who are in the United States – usually following the completion of their F-1 program – to temporarily, and with authorization, work in their field of training for one year. The Department of Homeland Security has made two changes to the OPT program, both of which went into effect on April 8. From the standpoint of an advocate, these are positive changes for both employers and foreign students studying in the U.S. Extension of OPT status for certain fieldsOne of the changes affects […]

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28 03, 2008

The H-1B Race is On Again

By |2008-03-28T14:00:36-05:00March 28th, 2008|Categories: Employment-Based Immigration Law, Non-Immigrant Visas for Temporary Workers / H-1B|

The H-1B Race is On Again March 28, 2008 Unless you are a governmental organization or a not for profit organization associated with an institution of higher learning (or the like), the odds of your business or organization successfully facilitating the issuance of an H-1B work visa on behalf of a prospective foreign national employee is about 1 in 3 – and that assumes the business files the paperwork with immigration authorities on exactly the right day – April 1. That is due to the fact that Congress allocates only 65,000 such visas for private businesses per year, and according to […]

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18 11, 2007

Applying for a Social Security Number

By |2007-11-18T14:00:36-06:00November 18th, 2007|Categories: Employment Authorization / Work Cards in the U.S., Employment-Based Immigration Law, Family-Based Immigration Law, Non-Immigrant Visas for Temporary Workers / H-1B, Undocumented Immigrants and Workers in the U.S.|

Applying for a Social Security Number November 18, 2007 One of the requirements for legal employment in the United States is a valid Social Security Number (SSN) issued by the Social Security Administration (SSA). For most people born in the U.S., their parents take care of obtaining this number when providing information for the birth certificate. For those non-U.S. citizens who complete their immigrant visa processing at U.S. Embassies and Consulates abroad and indicated that they would like to receive a SSN on their Form DS-230, the SSA will mail them their new Social Security card shortly after their admission to […]

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17 05, 2007

The Latest Comprehensive Immigration Law Proposal

By |2007-05-17T14:00:36-05:00May 17th, 2007|Categories: Amnesty for Immigrants in the U.S., Customs and Border Patrol / Travel to and from the U.S., Employment-Based Immigration Law, Green Cards, Non-Immigrant Visas for Temporary Workers / H-1B, U.S. Immigration Law and Legislation, Undocumented Immigrants and Workers in the U.S.|

The Latest Comprehensive Immigration Law Proposal May 17, 2007 Senate leaders from both parties have revived their discussion of immigration reform, this time around seeking a true compromise. A new bill is under construction, which the full Senate plans to begin debating and revising next week. The senators have created a 380 page document which includes seven titles. This bill will not become law until it is debated and approved by both houses and signed by the President, but in this early stage the following provisions are involved: heightening border security by hiring more Border Patrol and using advanced technological methods, […]

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12 04, 2007

H-1B Visa Cap Reached Within Hours

By |2007-04-12T14:00:36-05:00April 12th, 2007|Categories: DHS / Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Employment-Based Immigration Law, Non-Immigrant Visas for Temporary Workers / H-1B|

H-1B Visa Cap Reached Within Hours April 12, 2007 The general allotment of 65,000 H-1B work visas for fiscal year 2008, which runs from October 1, 2007 through September 20, 2008, was exhausted on the first day that applications were accepted by Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS). With employers allowed to submit their filings up to 6 months in advance of the start of the fiscal year, CIS reported that by mid-afternoon on April 2, 2007, CIS had received more than 150,000 applications. Fortunately for those foreign workers who have obtained an advanced degree while studying in the U.S., a separate […]

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29 03, 2007

The New Bi-Partisan Immigration Proposal: The Strive Act

By |2007-03-29T14:00:36-05:00March 29th, 2007|Categories: Amnesty for Immigrants in the U.S., Customs and Border Patrol / Travel to and from the U.S., 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, Non-Immigrant Visas for Temporary Workers / H-1B, U.S. Immigration Law and Legislation, Undocumented Immigrants and Workers in the U.S.|

The New Bi-Partisan Immigration Proposal: The Strive Act March 29, 2007 Our President, along with many U.S. politicians – including a few of our presidential candidates, think we should enact comprehensive immigration reform and find a way to legalize the undocumented population of the U.S. Other presidential candidates and politicians are vehemently opposed to any measure that would reward our undocumented population with an immigration benefit allowing for the right to legally remain in the U.S. So, within this setting, on March 22, 2007, U.S. Representatives Luis V. Gutierrez (D-IL) and Jeff Flake (R-AZ) introduced a comprehensive, bipartisan, immigration reform bill […]

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20 12, 2006

The Line Forms, Once Again, for R.N.’s and P.T.’s Seeking Green Cards

By |2006-12-20T14:00:36-06:00December 20th, 2006|Categories: Employment Authorization / Work Cards in the U.S., Employment-Based Immigration Law, Green Cards, Immigrant Health Care Workers in the U.S., Non-Immigrant Visas for Temporary Workers / H-1B|

The Line Forms, Once Again, for R.N.’s and P.T.’s Seeking Green Cards December 20, 2006 Registered nurses (R.N.) and physical therapists (P.T.) seeking permanent residence in the U.S. have once again tapped out the supply of available visas, and a new line has formed, not unlike the lines for family preference, immigrant visas. The good news is that at, unlike the complete visa unavailability for December 2006, immigrant visas are actually becoming available again in January for R.N.’s and P.T.’s (aka “Schedule A” workers), albeit only for those whose petitions were filed on or before June 15, 2004. This shortage of […]

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10 11, 2006

False Claims to U.S. Citizenship

By |2006-11-10T14:00:36-06:00November 10th, 2006|Categories: Citizenship / Naturalization and the N-400 Application, DHS / Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Foreign Exchange Student Visas to the U.S., Green Cards, Lawful Permanent Residence in the U.S., Non-Immigrant Visas for Temporary Workers / H-1B, Removal / Deportation Proceedings and Court Hearings|

False Claims to U.S. Citizenship November 10, 2006 Lying about one’s immigration status can have serious consequences, especially when it involves a false claim to U.S. citizenship. A false claim to U.S. citizenship can mean an applicant will forever be barred from obtaining U.S. permanent residence, or for those already lawful permanent residents (“green card” holder), being denied U.S. citizenship. In rare cases, it can even be the basis for the initiation of removal/deportation proceedings. But what exactly constitutes a false claim to citizenship, how it becomes an issue, and how the government can prove their case are important questions to […]

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15 09, 2006

Expedited, Premium Processing Further Expanded

By |2006-09-15T14:00:36-05:00September 15th, 2006|Categories: DHS / Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Employment-Based Immigration Law, Non-Immigrant Visas for Temporary Workers / H-1B, U.S. Immigration Law and Legislation|

Expedited, Premium Processing Further Expanded September 15, 2006 In the past few months, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (CIS) has extended “premium,” expedited processing to a variety of new immigration filings, including the I-140, Immigrant Worker Petition for 2 categories of “EB-3” workers, skilled workers and professionals. Employers seeking to facilitate permanent residence/immigrant visa processing for its employees in these categories can have an I-140 petition decided within 15 calendar days of receipt by submitting an additional $1,000.00 filing fee (on top of the standard $195.00 fee). Just 10 days ago, this program has been further expanded to include Employment […]

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