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“Veterans” of the U.S. immigration system know that when a non-immigrant enters the United States, their passport is stamped and they receive an I-94 card that is often stapled into their passport. The I-94 card shows how long a person is authorized to remain in the United States and is suppose to be returned to … The United States is known the world over as a country of freedom and liberty. In fact, many consider it to be a country that values individual accomplishments and freedoms above all else. A part of that freedom is characterized by an individual’s right to privacy that protects him or her from unreasonable search and … Travel while adjusting status must be done in accordance with stringently enforced restrictions (i.e. advance parole, in certain nonimmigrant visa statuses, etc). However, if done correctly, traveling while adjusting status is not an uncommon occurrence. So what happens if you are traveling overseas when your AOS application is approved? According to recent Customs and Border … The Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency has recently stopped performing “transportation center” checks along the northern border. Previously, the CBP often stopped and questioned individuals riding trains and buses that were within 100 miles of the border. Almost always, the trains and buses that were stopped were not crossing the border. Instead they were … Continue reading “Transportation Checks Halted Along Northern Border” These days most people find out about their friends’ engagements through Facebook. It is posted on the wall and followed by many likes and posts of congratulations. No big deal, right? But what if you are a foreign national studying in the United States? Or working temporarily in the United States? Or coming for a … Continue reading “The Immigration Pearls of Facebook (and Texting)” The New York Times recently ran an article that highlights a concern that many New York immigration lawyers have been aware of for many years. Most people know that the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency is responsible for maintaining the border crossing integrity of the United States. However, in an effort of maintaining border … Continue reading “Travel Warning to Noncitizens Traveling Near Northern Border” The “Let’s build a Wall” debate is center stage in the discussion surrounding Comprehensive Immigration Reform. A secondary story to that debate is the destructive effect that “enhanced” border security is having on the communities along the Northern border. For hundreds of years, Canadians and Americans have developed towns, cities, and communities along the border. … Arizona Governor Brewer has told CNN that she is ready to “meet [the Federal Government] in Court” if it decides to bring court proceedings against the state. Governor Brewer, with a sense of arrogance, stated that she has a pretty good record in court. Unfortunately for Governor Brewer, and the rest of the Arizona populace, … Continue reading “Arizona Governor Ready To Spend Money Fighting Federal Government In Court” For years the United States has stood alone in banning individuals with HIV from entering the United States. This ban has caused significant hardship for relatives of U.S. citizens and many others. Last year, the ball started rolling for the removal of the ban and, as of last Monday, the ban is no more. Now … The Customs and Border Protection Agency (CBP) recently released statistics about its operations at the 17 New York land border entry points. According to the CBP, “21.3 million passengers, 8.2 million autos, 1.4 million trucks and 41,660 buses” entered the United States during the 2009 fiscal year. Of those 21.3 million passengers, 19,000 travelers were … Continue reading “New York Immigration Statistics for Fiscal Year 2009” |
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