U.S. Citizen Child
Can my wife who is illegal in the US be deported when she has a child with a US citizen and what can happen to the baby? – Immigration – Avvo.com http://ping.fm/GFfGD
Employment woes in the US have decreased the number of unauthorized immigrant population
The decrease in available jobs in the US. have also decreased the number of unauthorized immigration. DHS released a report estimating that the unauthorized immigrant population living in the U.S. decreased to 10.8 million in January 2009 and grew by 27 percent between 2000 and 2009. https://cbocalbos.wordpress.com/tag/employment/ https://cbocalbos.wordpress.com/tag/employment-adjustment/ https://cbocalbos.wordpress.com/tag/employment-based-immigration/ https://californiaimmigration.us/employment/
Mexican immigration will undergo changes by June 2010
In an effort to regulate and establish more uniform guidelines changes have been made to Mexico’s immigration procedure. The government has on 01/29/10, Mexico’s National Migration Institute published its Manual of Criteria and Migration Procedures. The Manual will be enforced as of 5/1/10 throughout the 32 delegations of the National Migration Institute in Mexico. Mexican …
Filing H-1B may face tougher guidelines
New guidelines are issued for the H-1B regarding more substantial proof of employee and employer relationship existence. USCIS invites national stakeholders to a teleconference on 2/18/10 to discuss the implementation of the memo issued on 1/8/10 which provides guidance on determining if a valid employer-employee relationship exists. In light of recent fraud cases appearing at …
US Economic Policy on H-1B and L-1 Visa
Are US companies taking advantage of cheap labor in H-1B Visa applicants? This is the question some government officials are asking. The Economic Policy Institute released a briefing paper titled “Bridge to Immigration or Cheap Temporary Labor? The H-1B & L-1 Visa Programs Are a Source of Both.” https://cbocalbos.wordpress.com/tag/h-1b/ https://cbocalbos.wordpress.com/tag/l1b/ https://cbocalbos.wordpress.com/tag/l1-intracompany-transferee-petition/ https://californiaimmigration.us/h-1bs-cap-reached/
Can they deport me again?
Question: I was deported years ago and could not stay away from my wife any longer. I reentered the U.S. illegally and am now reunited with my wife. Can they deport me again? Answer: Removal pursuant to §241(a)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) – the reinstatement of removal provision – accounts for 40% …
Is it possible to go back to USA after life deportation?
It is possible to come back, but some will depend on why you were deported, how long the deportation bar was and whether you have any petitions pending. Generally, you need to do the Permission to Reenter, Waiver of the 10 year bar and Consulate Processing. I would need more specifics from your case. https://cbocalbos.wordpress.com/tag/deportation-lawyer/ …
WT/WB Visa Waiver
There are many countries in the world that do not require formal issuance of a visa to visit the United States. If you are from one of those countries, then you are eligible to come in on either the visa waiver for pleasure as a tourist visa (WT). https://cbocalbos.wordpress.com/tag/212d3-waiver/ https://cbocalbos.wordpress.com/tag/212c-waiver-application/ https://cbocalbos.wordpress.com/tag/fee-waiver/ https://californiaimmigration.us/waivers/
US and Cuba historic meeting in Havana to discuss Cuban migration
U.S. and Cuban officials met in Havana to review and discuss bilateral migration accords. They also discussed operational cooperation to discourage irregular migration and people-smuggling. In addition, they covered the broader mechanics of migration flows between the countries. The talks are a recurring, technical channel used to manage migration safely. They also keep both governments …
Stepparent who qualifies as a “parent”
A stepparent who qualifies as a “parent” under section> 101(b)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1101(b)(2)> (2006), at the time of the proceedings is a qualifying relative for purposes of> establishing exceptional and extremely unusual hardship for cancellation of> removal under section 240A(b)(1)(D) of the Act, 8 U.S.C. §> 1229b(b)(1)(D)(2006) https://cbocalbos.wordpress.com/tag/qualifying-relative/ …
Skilled or Unskilled Alien Workers
This is a visa to meet temporary needs (H-2’s.) U.S. employers may petition for skilled or unskilled alien workers to meet temporary or seasonal needs in positions for which qualified U.S. workers are not available. It is important to note that both the services for which the employer requests H-2 labor approval and the employer’s …
Is there any law to help undocumented workers?
Question: I have heard a lot about upcoming immigration reform and bills to help immigrants obtain jobs. However, I know many people who have been working under the table for a very small wage. Do know what laws may be coming and how they might help immigrants? Answer: There has been the introduction in the …
The New Immigration Reform Bill
Eagerly awaited legislation to legalize millions of undocumented immigrants was filed in the House of Representatives Tuesday, but chances of passage were unclear. Provisions in the legislation from Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., are somewhat similar to those in prior bills. Democratic lawmakers, led by Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., on Tuesday filed the first comprehensive immigration …