28 Jun

Passing of the new Immigration bill-An Understanding of what it means to Immigrants to the US

It was a momentous occasion in every way possible and especially for immigrants, those already there in the US and those who have been contemplating on moving to the country in search of work or education. After much debate, the Senate finally passed the historic legislation on Thursday, the 27th June 2013 a much needed…

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24 Jun

Message from Senator Baldwin to an H4 Visa Holder

Thank you for contacting me about immigration reform. I appreciate you taking the time to write about this important issue. Every day I hear from people across Wisconsin that our current immigration system is broken. I agree, and believe that now is the time to work in a bipartisan manner to fix our system with…

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24 Jun

Answer from Senator Dianne Feinstein on the H4 Visa Issue

Dear  Harr : Thank you for contacting me to share your story and express your views about the ineligibility of H-4 visa holders for employment in the United States.  It is helpful for me to have your feedback on this matter, and I welcome the opportunity to respond. I recognize your frustration that H-4 visa…

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16 Jun

Extension of TPS for Syria

“Through this Notice, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announces that the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) is extending the existing designation of Syria for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from October 1, 2013 through March 31, 2015, and redesignating Syria for TPS for 18 months, effective October 1, 2013 through March 31,…

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09 Jun

Shattered Freedom (the movie) now FREE on vimeo

The Immigration Lawyer: Shattered Freedom from peerallylaw on Vimeo.

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21 May

Senate Judiciary committee clears Immigration overhaul, now going to Senate for debate.

The new amended bill clears the Senate Judiciary, now the bill need to be debated in the Senate. Some interesting amendments can be found here: amendments. The provisions which most of our readers are concerned with are the H1B cap and the H4 employment. From what we understood on the amendments, it seems that the…

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