03 Aug

DHS Outlines Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Process

USCIS to begin accepting requests for consideration of deferred action on August 15, 2012 released Aug. 3, 2012 WASHINGTON—The Department of Homeland Security today provided additional information on the deferred action for childhood arrivals process during a national media call in preparation for the August 15 implementation date. On June 15, Secretary of Homeland Security…

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02 Aug

Student Visa Reform Act passes the House on August 1, 2012- HR 3120

HR 3120 H.R. 3192, Student Visa Reform Act, introduced by Rep. Lofgren (D-CA) on May 6, 2011, requires F visa students to attend institutions accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education. The bill also provides for a 3-year exemption for students in institutions that have been certified by DHS but not…

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02 Aug

Breaking News: Sunnyvale-based Herguan University CEO has been indicted for visa fraud (school to possibly close down)

In another move by Federal authorities to crack down on fraudulent schools, the CEO of Herguan University located in Sunnyvale California has been indicted today on federal charges. Jerry Wang, 32, was arrested Thursday at his home in Santa Clara and charged in a 15 count-indictment, with maximum penalties totaling 23 years in prison and…

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01 Aug

USCIS – naturalization questions in 7 languages

100 Civics Questions and Answers  Official list of civics questions and answers for the naturalization test. English Arabic Chinese Korean Tagalog Vietnamese Spanish Civics Questions for the 65/20 Exemption  If an applicant is age 65 or older and has been a permanent resident for at least 20 years at the time of filing for naturalization,…

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25 Jul

Special Thursday law show from 10am to 11am – on Desi 1170 AM (KLOK 1170 AM)

The Shah Peerally Law Group PC is proud to announce the special Thursday July 26th 2012 law show with attorney Shah Peerally to be aired live from 10am to 11am. Do not miss the great show where we will be talking about few of the latest immigration  and debt settlement issues. Join us by calling…

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20 Jul

ACLU released thousands of emails demonstrating the “racism” of Arizona Immigration law (SB 1070)

In a lawsuit against Arizona demonstrating racial profiling by the Arizona immigration law, ACLU released thousands of emails written by former state senator Russell Pearce mentioning among other things: “Can we maintain our social fabric as a nation with Spanish fighting English for dominance … It’s like importing leper colonies and hope we don’t catch…

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