Selecting the Right Immigration Law Firm:
Choosing the right immigration law firm is critically important, and a decision that can not be taken lightly. With so much variety in quality in this field of practice, you need to be highly selective. Ideally, you will want to retain a law firm that possess the following characteristics: 1) Successful experience in your area…
Treaty Visa Countries
Nationals of the following countries are eligible to apply from Treaty Trader (E-1) or Treaty Investor (E-2) visas. In some cases as noted, the bilateral treaty only allows one kind of visa. • Albania (E-2 visa only) • Argentina • Armenia (E-2 visa only) • Australia • Austria • Azerbaijan (E-2 visa only) • Bahrain…
Criminal Contempt Charges Against Immigration Counseling Service Underline a Big Problem in Texas
In an unusual case, a Houston jury on Sept. 1 found that a non-attorney business owner and his immigration counseling service were in criminal contempt after they violated a permanent injunction 1,023 times that restricts them from representing clients in legal matters >>Read More
Effects of Invalid Puerto Rico Birth Certificates on the Form I-9 Process
WASHINGTON—On July 1, 2010, the Vital Statistics Office of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico began issuing new, more secure certified copies of birth certificates to U.S. citizens born in Puerto Rico because of a new Puerto Rico birth certificate law. After Sept. 30, 2010, all certified copies of birth certificates issued prior to July 1,…
ICE Controversial Memo on terminating certain removal proceedings (Deportations)!
On August 20, 2010 Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) has issued a memo stating that it will terminate removal proceedings (deportations) in some adjustment of status cases that are ultimately going to result in obtaining a permanent residence. This is a well applauded memo by most pro immigration entities. However, anti-immigration groups have labeled it as…
Q Cultural Exchange visas
There are two nonimmigrant visa categories for persons who want to participate in Exchange Visitor programs in the United States. The J nonimmigrant visa is for educational and cultural exchange programs designated by the Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs. The Q nonimmigrant visa is for international cultural exchange programs designated by USCIS. For…
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