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The annual H-1B season is off to a very slow start as USCIS has indicated that only 9,525 H-1B applications have been received (as of April 5th) for the new H-1B year beginning in October. 6,791 of those applications apply directly towards the main quota amount of 65,000. The low turnout was to be expected…especially … The New York Times ran an excellent piece outlying the immigration consequences that face innocent immigrants who are placed on the National No Fly List. A focal point of the article is the story of Rahinah Ibrahim, who was a doctoral student at Stanford University in 2005 when her name was placed on the National … Continue reading “No Fly Watchlist and Immigration Consequences” A few days ago, New York Times writer Thomas Friedman wrote a thoughtful editorial discussing how immigration has enhanced America’s entrepreneurial growth. More importantly, Mr. Friedman asked Congress to stop messing around and actually pass pragmatic immigration reform. Now, will Congress only listen? The United States Supreme Court issued an important decision last week for foreign nationals living in the United States. In Padilla v. Kentucky, the Court ruled that attorneys representing foreign nationals in criminal proceedings must inform them of the immigration consequences of any plea agreements or convictions that may arise. This is an important decision … Continue reading “Criminal Defense Attorneys, Plea Bargains, Immigrants & Removal Proceedings” The Washington Post recently ran a story that highlights the barriers that many foreign nationals with Muslim names are facing when they attempt to enter the United States. Foreign nationals entering the United States must pass certain security database watch lists before they are allowed to enter the United States. These databases use powerful algorithms … Continue reading “Have a “Muslim” name? Expect Administrative Processing?” Last week the New York Times ran a rather disturbing story about how Haitians who had been evacuated to the United States are now being detained in ICE facilities due to their lack of a visa. These Haitians, many of whom were seeking medical treatment when they were evacuated from Haiti, should be granted Humanitarian … According to ICE Assistant Secretary John Morton, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency “definitively do[es] not set quotas.” Mr. Morton’s statement is difficult to reconcile with recently uncovered ICE documents that clearly indicate that ICE has set goals for the number of removals it will reach this year. In fact, the subject line in an … Becoming a U.S. citizen is a long and difficult path. Many newly minted American citizens have had to endure years filled with almost endless immigration hoops and barriers. Once they become newly minted American citizens, some of the first questions that they ask are about their parents: Can a U.S. citizen sponsor his or her … Continue reading “Can A US Citizen Sponsor His or Her Parents?” The USCIS recently announced new procedures for the filing of the I-485 form. Additionally, the USCIS has created a new I-485 form that must be used by all applicants who need to adjust status to permanent residency. The I-485 form allows foreign nationals to “adjust status” and become lawful permanent residents in the United States … The New York Daily News recently ran an excellent piece detailing the struggles of a young New York City lady who is unable to obtain a U Visa because the New York Police Department has been refusing to issue a certification since May 2009. The young lady became an orphan when, as a first grader, … Continue reading “New York Police Department Hold Up Orphan’s U Visa” In 2007 the Texas city of Farmers Branch initiated an ordinance that banned unlawfully present foreign nationals from renting within the city. Due to Court changes, the ordinance has yet been enforced. In fact, a Federal Judge recently ruled against the immigration ordnance (Ordnance 2052) and it is highly doubtful that it will ever be … Continue reading “City Spends $3.2 Million Defending Unenforceable Immigration Ordinance” Recently, the Columbus Dispatch ran a story about a former Soviet Gymnast who had won Olympic Gold in the 1980s, but was denied an EB 1-1 extraordinary abilities visa. The story is an all to common problem that many EB 1-1 visa applicants face. The EB 1-1 visa is available to applicants who are currently … Continue reading “A Cautionary Tale of the Extraordinary EB-1 Visa” Senators Schumer and Graham recently put forth an immigration bill that President Obama has called a good launching point for immigration reform. The immigration reform bill promises to path a way forward for unauthorized immigrants, create an enhanced social security card, and strengthen the borders. Given the harsh political atmosphere currently in Washington, it is … Continue reading “Senators Put Forth Immigration Reform Bill” Is there a need for immigration reform? Isn’t it easy to get a visa as a smart, young, go-getting foreign national? Surprisingly, many believe that it is easy to get a work visa in the United States if you are smart enough. As the video clip below illustrates, that isn’t the case. … Continue reading “How Easy Is It To Get A Visa As An Entrepreneur” On March 24th, the NYC Immigrant Advocacy Initiative is leading a free immigration clinic for Haitian nationals who wish to apply for temporary protected status (TPS). The clinic will help Haitians determine their eligibility for TPS and will help qualifying individuals to prepare the correct documents and applications. The Clinic will be held at the … |
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