President Obama Announces Executive Action on Immigration
On November 20, 2014, President Obama announced that he would use his Executive Powers to pass a package of immigration reforms that could potentially help approximately 4 million people. Among the reforms he would take would be to increase border security, implement a deferred action program for certain individuals, and make improvements to the adjudication […]
California State Bar Warns Against Immigration Scams
Please do not be scammed in the wake of President Obama’s announcement of executive immigration reform. No promises have been made and anyone who says different can be attempting to defraud you! http://www.calbar.ca.gov/AboutUs/News/ThisYearsNewsReleases/201427.aspx
Executive Order from President Obama
The President is supposed to give a speech on Thursday November 20, 2014 in regards to a possible Executive Action on Immigration Reform. To speculate on what his action will be would be a complete guess at this point. At this time, all we can do is hope! http://www.cnbc.com/id/102183389
Undocumented Harvard Student Returns to the U.S.
This story is a good example of how immigration law is more about numbers and economic gains – this is about humanity. http://abcnews.go.com/US/student-stuck-mexico-dying-mom-granted-visa-return/story?id=26193948
CA Driver’s License for All!
The State of California will be issuing driver’s licenses to all, including undocumented individuals, starting January 1, 2015!!! https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/pubs/newsrel/newsrel14/2014_62a/!ut/p/a1/nZFfT4MwFMU_TR_ZvRQG1Teiy6bb4oPJBn0hhZU_BloG3TB-estilpi4GO1L723uOT2_FjjEwJU416UwtVaimXoepOunx4W7WuJ6Od9EGK1Xq5fdYkeXdx7sgQPPlelMBcmhPae5VkYqk0pF0PYEu1M2EFRyHHrZXAvXJ0jR9dOAismiy-sDJF7APFaEBycTFB2fMumwghWOGxYZZcwVjIaQQMLDm5nmAbz-0fD5N8gYkvrteOSRRZ3w3g3E_2W1XrTfPmxLG1GYyqlVoSGehBB_zV8L14f4Kry8tM2JN1aEE0jZ6Ozyb0mkMo_ZW3pZyF72s1NvjytjuuGeIMFxHGel1mUjZ7luCf4kqfRgSb9PQte2zJt354-N3EeOumyf9lv5GA!!/dl5/d5/L2dBISEvZ0FBIS9nQSEh/?urile=wcm%3Apath%3A%2FDMV_Content_EN%2FDMV%2Fpubs%2Fnewsrel%2Fnewsrel14%2F2014_62a
Female Lawyer Denied a Motion To Continue
An existing issue for many female, solo practitioners. http://abovethelaw.com/2014/10/judge-refuses-to-postpone-hearing-because-maternity-leave-isnt-a-good-enough-excuse/2/
Removing Conditions on Residence – Form I-751
A common way of obtaining lawful status in the U.S. is through marriage to a citizen or lawful permanent resident. However, many are unaware that if the lawful residency was obtained based on a marriage that is less than two years old, the residency is considered conditional. A conditional residency means that the authorized residency […]
Immigration Reform Will Help Our Economy!
Read this article on Speaker of the House John Boehner’s allegation that Immigration Reform will help our economy! http://www.latimes.com/nation/politics/politicsnow/la-pn-boehner-immigration-economy-20140918-story.html?utm_source=AILA+Mailing&utm_campaign=5530b39aab-AILA8_9_19_14&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3c0e619096-5530b39aab-291162309
Delays in Immigration Reform
More delays on Immigration Reform from President Obama. Do not wait for an immigration reform! See if current law will help you! http://fox5sandiego.com/2014/09/06/obama-delays-action-on-immigration/
Emergency Entries into the U.S.
There may come a time when an unforeseen circumstance arises and you need a loved one to come to the U.S. immediately. There may be a crisis in the country that your family member lives, or you may have a medical condition that requires your relative to be with you. To address these urgent needs, […]
