Mexico’s response to Arizona’s Anti Illegal Immigration Bill

With the Senate Bill 1070 passed on April 23, 2010 by Jan Brewer, its (Republican) governor, the whole country has been divided on the subject of racial profiling, the violation of civil rights as we know it and rightly so, as this law moves away from the beliefs on which the nation of the United […]

An Emphasis on Tighter Border Security

The Arizona Senate Bill 1070 has more than just raised issues and accusations of racial profiling and fascistic behavior by also finally getting enough attention from Congress and the Federal government. Since the state of Arizona has already toughened its stance on immigration, and has not thrown the federal government a bone (if you will) […]

The skinny about H1-B and L1-B visas

U.S. companies who are looking to fill high-tech vacancies from workers from outside the U.S. when suitable employees are not available. They are mainly using two programs available to them: H1-B and L1-B visas. H1-B has a yearly cap of 85,000 visas a year to bring highly skilled workers into the country. Unlike H1-B visas, […]

The Employment Authorization Document (EAD)

The EAD is also commonly known as “work permit” is issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) to an eligible person to legally work in the U.S. This is not same as the well-known “Green Card”. In order to obtain an EAD, eligible candidates needs to file Form I-765, Application for Employment […]

Basics of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was created by the Homeland Security Act of 2002, a direct response to September 11, 2011 (commonly known as 9/11) events. The former United States Custom Service and the Immigration and Naturalization Services are either completely or partially incorporated under the new agency. It is an agency […]

Tests you need to pass before you become a U.S. citizen

In addition to meeting all other requirements, applicants for U.S. citizenship also need to pass two tests in fundamentals of history and principles of government, and English language proficiency in spoken, written and reading in English. Preparing for the civic portion of the test with an agent, you can use the 100 questions and answers […]

Journey to your citizenship, the interview

In your journey to obtain U. S. citizenship, you will be required to have an citizenship test interview with a representative of USCIS. After submitting your N400, Application for Naturalization, immediately start preparing for your one on one interview. At the interview, you will be asked ten questions, randomly selected from the 100 or so […]

Visa Waiver Program (VWP)

The VWP has been created by the government to allow citizens of certain countries to visit the U.S. for 90 day period for business and pleasure without having to obtain a visa before entering the country. Those citizens of selected countries are allowed for 90 day stay in the U.S. and longer than 90 day […]

Getting the Best Tax Lawyer in Fairfield

There are a number of reasons people choose to hire a tax attorney. For one, taxes are very complicated and it can help having a second pair of eyes. Unlike CPA or other tax professionals, you can trust a lawyer with whatever you tell them, thanks to the attorney-client privilege you enjoy. If you need […]

Hiring a Consultant for Interim Short Term Management

Few people understand the work and stress that goes into being in charge of a build. There is no shortage of things you need to keep your eyes on, people to manage and milestones to hit all on the way to a completed build that comes in on time and under budget. Unfortunately, with all […]

Council to vote on resolution calling for immigration reform

With immigration reform still being held up in the U.S. House of Representatives, Summit County Council member Dave Ure wants to send a message that Here is the original post:  Council to vote on resolution calling for immigration reform  Read More →

Immigration still on hold: Boehner's office

A day after reports that House Speaker John A. Boehner is telling fundraisers he is determined to get an immigration bill done this year, the Ohio Republican's spokesman walked those comments back slightly, saying any action will still depend on President Obama. “Nothing has changed. Read more from the original source:  Immigration still on hold: Boehner's office  Read More →

Winning asylum is tough in Georgia’s immigration courts

The federal immigration courts based in Georgia have some of the higher denial rates in the nation – 89 percent and 98 percent – for foreigners seeking asylum in the U. See the rest here: Winning asylum is tough in Georgia’s immigration courts  Read More →

House Republicans Might Pass Immigration Bills After All, Just as They Always Planned

Remember earlier this year when House Republicans said they would deal with immigration reform once the primaries were over? See more here:  House Republicans Might Pass Immigration Bills After All, Just as They Always Planned  Read More →

Wonkbook: Don’t count out immigration reform just yet

There are signs of hope for immigration reform. Read the original:  Wonkbook: Don’t count out immigration reform just yet  Read More →