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U.S. Immigration Law and Legislation

15 11, 2005

U.S. Department of State: New Guidance for Student Visa Issuance

By |2005-11-15T14:00:36-06:00November 15th, 2005|Categories: Foreign Exchange Student Visas to the U.S., U.S. Immigration Law and Legislation|

U.S. Department of State: New Guidance for Student Visa Issuance November 15, 2005 Although the regulations governing the decision-making process for the issuance of student visas for foreign nationals abroad have not changed, a recent U.S. Department of State’s directive reminds U.S. consular officers of present day realities that need to be taken into account when deciding student visa applications. First, the essential unchanged rules: the student visa applicant must be in possession of Form I-20 – a document issued by the U.S. institution reflecting that the applicant has been accepted to an educational program at the school, < the student […]

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15 10, 2005

Yet Another Policy Revision for Registered Nurse and Physical Therapist Immigrant Petitions

By |2005-10-15T14:00:36-05:00October 15th, 2005|Categories: Employment-Based Immigration Law, Immigrant Health Care Workers in the U.S., U.S. Immigration Law and Legislation|

Yet Another Policy Revision for Registered Nurse and Physical Therapist Immigrant Petitions October 15, 2005 Healthcare facilities seeking to commence immigrant visa processing on behalf of foreign registered nurses and physical therapists have lately faced numerous, often confusing, rule changes significantly impacting an already complicated procedure. The most recent change has to do with the exact language to be contained on the notices the facility is required to post in advance of filing immigration paperwork on behalf of a registered nurse or physical therapist. The Notice of Filing, which is a part of most every employment based immigration filing, is to […]

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1 10, 2005

THE NEW VISA LOTTERY (DV-2007)

By |2005-10-01T14:00:36-05:00October 1st, 2005|Categories: Employment-Based Immigration Law, Family-Based Immigration Law, U.S. Immigration Law and Legislation, Visa Lottery and Diversity Visas to the U.S.|

THE NEW VISA LOTTERY (DV-2007) October 1, 2005 Like in years past, many foreign nationals do not get to participate in this year’s visa lottery where millions from all over world submit entries to have a chance at one of 50,000 diversity immigrant visas and obtain “green card” status in the U.S. Excluded from the program are natives of Canada, China (mainland born), Colombia, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Haiti, India, Jamaica, Mexico, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Russia (new to the list), South Korea, United Kingdom (except Northern Ireland) and Vietnam. That is because these are considered to be “high admission” nations, and […]

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1 07, 2005

Amnesty, 245(i) – Will Either Ever Happen Again?

By |2005-07-01T14:00:36-05:00July 1st, 2005|Categories: Amnesty for Immigrants in the U.S., Non-Immigrant Visas for Temporary Workers / H-1B, U.S. Immigration Law and Legislation, Undocumented Immigrants and Workers in the U.S.|

Amnesty, 245(i) – Will Either Ever Happen Again? July 1, 2005 In the past 20 years or so, the terms “amnesty” and “245(i)” have been music to the ears of our country’s undocumented population, with the former generally referring to President Reagan’s all-encompassing initiative of the mid-80’s and the latter to President Clinton’s more limited program of the mid 90’s and early part of 2001. Both initiatives gave our undocumented population an opportunity to come out from the shadows and legalize their stay in the U.S. With the number estimated to be somewhere between 10 and 12 million, today’s undocumented population in […]

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25 02, 2005

Comprehensive Immigration Reform Package Once Again Reintroduced In Congress

By |2005-02-25T14:00:36-06:00February 25th, 2005|Categories: Non-Immigrant Visas for Temporary Workers / H-1B, U.S. Immigration Law and Legislation|

Comprehensive Immigration Reform Package Once Again Reintroduced In Congress February 25, 2005 Earlier this month a bipartisan group of 32 senators have sponsored and reintroduced immigration reform legislation in the U.S. Senate known as “The Agricultural Jobs, Opportunity, Benefits and Security (AgJobs) Act of 2005.” A bi-partisan group of U.S. representatives have also taken measures to have a companion piece of legislation introduced before the U.S. House of Representatives. For all practical purposes, the provisions contained in this years proposed legislation are no different from those contained in last year’s proposed bill. In sum, the bill would present an opportunity for […]

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11 02, 2005

Extension of V Status Now Possible for Those Turning 21

By |2005-02-11T14:00:36-06:00February 11th, 2005|Categories: Family-Based Immigration Law, Immigrant Visas for Spouse / Fiancee / Child Visas, U.S. Immigration Law and Legislation|

Extension of V Status Now Possible for Those Turning 21 February 11, 2005 In 2001, the U.S. Congress made available V visas for spouses and under 21 year old children of U.S. lawful permanent residents provided: a) the permanent resident family member filed a Form I-130 on their behalf prior to December 21, 2000 and b) their petitions had been pending more than 3 years. The purpose of the provision was to allow U.S. permanent residents to be reunited with their spouses and young children while they wait out visa availability in the Family Second Preference A immigrant visa category – […]

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2 12, 2004

Law Enforcement Association Opposes CLEAR Act Proposal

By |2004-12-02T14:00:36-06:00December 2nd, 2004|Categories: DHS / Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Employment-Based Immigration Law, Immigration and Criminal Law / Detainees, Removal / Deportation Proceedings and Court Hearings, U.S. Immigration Law and Legislation|

Law Enforcement Association Opposes CLEAR Act Proposal December 2, 2004 CLEAR, or Clear Law Enforcement for Criminal Alien Removal, is a federal legislative proposal currently under consideration in Washington, which includes provisions that would impose mandatory financial penalties on local governments that do not actively enforce federal immigration laws. The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) has recently announced its opposition to this proposal, urging Congress to allow State and Local government agencies greater latitude in determining whether to opt in on immigration law enforcement measures. Included in proposed CLEAR Act provisions is a measure whereby the federal government would […]

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12 11, 2004

U.S. Supreme Court Rules on DUI / Deportation Issue

By |2004-11-12T14:00:36-06:00November 12th, 2004|Categories: DHS / Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Immigration and Criminal Law / Detainees, Removal / Deportation Proceedings and Court Hearings, U.S. Immigration Law and Legislation|

U.S. Supreme Court Rules on DUI / Deportation Issue November 12, 2004 Firstly, contrary to the impression the general public might have been given based on recent media coverage of a recent Supreme Court decision, a conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol has not, to this point, been automatically leading to the deportation of non-U.S. citizens. However, pursuant to an overly harsh set of laws enacted in 1996 creating expanded classifications of “deportable” offenses, many non-citizens residing across the U.S. who have been convicted of a felony DUI found themselves in removal (formerly known as deportation) proceedings and without […]

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2 04, 2004

Is Immigration the Answer to America’s Health Care Worker Shortage?

By |2004-04-02T14:00:36-06:00April 2nd, 2004|Categories: Immigrant Health Care Workers in the U.S., Non-Immigrant Visas for Temporary Workers / H-1B, U.S. Immigration Law and Legislation|

Is Immigration the Answer to America’s Health Care Worker Shortage? April 2, 2004 A report recently issued by the American Immigration Law Foundation (AILF) brings to light an issue of great urgency and importance to our society. The report, entitled, Health Worker Shortages & the Potential of Immigration Policy, was published in February of this year, and addresses the current shortcomings in U.S. immigration policy governing foreign healthcare workers and the ramifications for a rapidly aging U.S. population. Medical care in the U.S. is world-renowned for its sophistication and quality. As the report illustrates, however, high-quality health care is unavailable to […]

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23 01, 2004

The Latest on Immigration Reform Proposals

By |2004-01-23T14:00:36-06:00January 23rd, 2004|Categories: Amnesty for Immigrants in the U.S., Customs and Border Patrol / Travel to and from the U.S., Employment-Based Immigration Law, Non-Immigrant Visas for Temporary Workers / H-1B, U.S. Immigration Law and Legislation, Undocumented Immigrants and Workers in the U.S.|

The Latest on Immigration Reform Proposals January 23, 2004 No doubt about it, there is lots of talk going around. What about Bush’s amnesty? Who qualifies? How, when and where can I apply? etc. As of this writing, no new amnesty type immigration legislation has been enacted, although loads of proposals are on the table. That means, as of today, there is nothing to apply for, and the requirements to qualify under any new law have not yet been established. Thus, my message to those in the undocumented community and others who may stand to benefit from new legislation, such as […]

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