Political Asylum
Political asylum is available to people already in the United States who fear returning to their home country due to actual persecution or have a well-founded fear of actual persecution because of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group or political opinion. |
Unions Support the Obama Immigration Initiative
Current comprehensive immigration reform (CIR) has union support, and Congressional support is possible. CIR would allow some illegal foreign workers to lawfully stay and work in the US, and improve the system for managing immigrant workers, benefitting both US workers and immigrants alike. |
Napolitano Appoints "Border Czar"
In April 2009, Alan Bersin was appointed as the "Border Czar" by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano. Bersin's credentials are impressive. US geography and the challenges of border control, along with new issues such as the H1N1 flu virus mean that Bersin's work is cut out for him. |
Checklist: Protect Yourself in Immigration Matters
Navigating through any immigration matter can be daunting, complex and overwhelming. Use this checklist to protect your interests and to make sure things progress smoothly and as planned. Your common sense and due diligence will pay off. |
Immigration Visa for Adopting an Orphan (Non-Hague)
From everyday, ordinary people to Hollywood celebrities, it seems like more and more US citizens are adopting children who are born in foreign countries. You need an immigration visa for adoption to get it done. And it must be a labor of love, because it's a complicated and often long process. |
Ask a Lawyer: Employment Authorization for FB-4 Beneficiary?
My brother is a U.S. Citizen and is 33 years old. I live with him in the U.S. and I am currently on Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduation from college. If he files for a family based green card for me, which has a waiting period of way over 3 years, am I allowed to request Employment Authorization during that time? |
Ask a Lawyer: PERM Advertising Requirements
I have a question regarding the Green Card PERM process. My employer wants to process a green card for me. They started with PERM process and are in process of putting together an advertisement. I wanted to know what kind of advertisement should this be?Should it be the same advertisement that ran while hiring me one year ago or could this be revised? |
