Immigration Reform bill is here! It was released today and is expected to be introduced before Senate next week. The outline of the Immigration Reform bill is available here .
Immigration Reform Bill
April 16, 2013
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Политическое убежище в США
April 16, 2013
Иммиграционный адвокат США Политическое убежище в США – статус при получении которого лицо может жить и работать в США и путешествовать заграницу. Лицо должно подать на убещище в течение года по приезду в США. Однако, бывают исключения такие как болезнь, […]
Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers
April 15, 2013
BREAKING NEWS: Work Authorization for Asylum Seekers Author: New York Immigration attorney An important agreement was reached in connection with asylum clock and ability of asylum seekers to obtain an EAD (employment authorization). The law states that if an application […]
How to Get Citizenship
April 15, 2013
How to get citizenship is a question of many immigrants. The immigration reform drafters are also discussing paths for citizenship for undocumented workers. However, no matter what they will decide, to get citizenship, one have to first obtain a green […]
Provisional Waiver of Unlawful Presence I-601A
April 12, 2013
In March, 2013, USCIS started accepting applications for Provisional Waiver of Unlawful Presence, I-601A. The waiver can help those who are related to the U.S. citizens, and who came to the country illegally or overstayed their visas. In particular, the […]
Provisional Waiver In Effect Starting Today
March 4, 2013
Provisional Waiver I-601A is In Effect Starting Today, March 4, 2013 Author: New York Immigration Lawyer Alena Shautsova The new provisional unlawful presence waiver process is for certain individuals who seek a waiver of inadmissibility only for unlawful presence. They […]
Supreme Court Ruled That Padilla Does Not Have A Retroactive Effect
February 26, 2013
Supreme Court Ruled That Padilla Does Not Have A Retroactive Effect Author: New York Criminal Immigration Lawyer Alena Shautsova The case of Padilla v. Kentucky, 559 U. S. 356 (2010) was one of the most exciting decisions in the recent […]
No Padilla Retroactive Effect Scotus Holds
February 25, 2013
Author: Immigration Attorney Alena Shautsova On February 20, 2013, the United States Supreme Court held that Padilla does not have a retroactive effect and cannot be applied to convictions finalized prior to its decision. The text of the opinion in […]
ICE Detainers Targets
February 21, 2013
TRAC Immigration releases report on subjects of ICE detainers. http://trac.syr.edu/immigration/reports/310/ Surprisingly, the prevailing majority of those for whom the detainer is issued do not have criminal record: the charges either were dropped prior to os subsequently to the filing of […]
Draft Of The Immigration Reform Act Leaked
February 19, 2013
Draft Of Immigration Bill Is Available USA Today reported on leaked parts of a draft White House immigration reform bill. The released portions – legalization, border security, interior enforcement, and worksite enforcement–take a moderate approach and are consistent with the […]