By Richard Hanus|2007-05-02T14:00:36-05:00May 2nd, 2007|Categories: Family-Based Immigration Law, Immigrant Visas for Spouse / Fiancee / Child Visas, U.S. Immigration Law and Legislation|
The Immigration Components of the Adam Walsh Act May 2, 2007 In recent years, outrage over crimes against children has led many states to enforce a variety of laws aimed at protecting children from child predators. One such law, the [...]
By Richard Hanus|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 [...]
By Richard Hanus|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 [...]
By Richard Hanus|2007-02-22T14:00:36-06:00February 22nd, 2007|Categories: Immigrant Health Care Workers in the U.S., United States Embassies Abroad|
CGFNS Halts Visa Screen Issuance To Certain Filipino RN’s February 22, 2007 For final U.S. immigrant visa processing to be completed, most foreign Registered Nurses are required to present evidence of special certification confirming the bona fides of their educational [...]
By Richard Hanus|2007-02-15T14:00:36-06:00February 15th, 2007|Categories: DHS / Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Family-Based Immigration Law|
New Poverty Guidelines In Effect For Sponsors Completing Affidavits Of Support February 15, 2007 Before any intending family-based immigrant is issued their visa, or approved for adjustment of status, the petitioning U.S. family member or their joint co-sponsor will have [...]
By Richard Hanus|2007-01-25T14:00:36-06:00January 25th, 2007|Categories: DHS / Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Lawful Permanent Residence in the U.S., Removal / Deportation Proceedings and Court Hearings, U.S. Immigration Law and Legislation|
U.S. Supreme Court Expands Rights of Permanent Residents Fighting Deportation January 25, 2007 While it may seem contradictory that the U.S. Supreme Court would rule that a felony under state law is not a felony under federal law, that is [...]
By Richard Hanus|2007-01-11T14:00:36-06:00January 11th, 2007|Categories: Employment-Based Immigration Law, Green Cards, Immigration and PERM / Labor Certification, Lawful Permanent Residence in the U.S.|
Can PERM Applications Lead to a Green Card in Less Than a Year? January 11, 2007 Unless the worker has a Master’s Degree or equivalent AND generally, is in lawful immigration status (if in U.S.), the answer is NO. The [...]
By Richard Hanus|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 [...]
By Richard Hanus|2006-11-29T14:00:36-06:00November 29th, 2006|Categories: Citizenship / Naturalization and the N-400 Application, DHS / Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)|
Feds Testing New Naturalization Exam in Designated Cities November 29, 2006 The start of the New Year not only brings wishes for a better year or New Year’s resolutions, but early 2007 will also bring a trial run of a [...]
By Richard Hanus|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 [...]
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