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Latest News on Visa Availability
Oct 1, 2010 |
| On September 22, 2010, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) met with the US State Department’s Chief of Visa Control and Reporting Division, Charles Oppenheim. This is the division tasked with distributing all immigrant visas available in a fiscal year for family and employment-based green cards. |
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The Dream Act Closer to Becoming a Reality
Sep 21, 2010 |
| Senator Reid stated, "This amendment will ensure that millions of children who grow up as Americans will be able to get the education they need to contribute to our economy. Students who come to America before age 16 and who have been here for five years should be able get their green card after they go to college or serve in the military." |
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Backdoor Amnesty – Not!
Sep 17, 2010 |
| Rumors abound in immigration law. Sometimes the rumors raise the non-citizen’s hopes beyond all expectation. Sometimes, they cause the immigrant to sink to the depths of despair. Regardless of the emotional reaction, it is imperative that the immigrant realize that, first and foremost, they are dealing with rumors. Rumor is defined as a currently circulating story or report of unverified or doubtful truth. The key here is unverified or doubtful truth. |
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The "U" Visa: Relief for Victims of Crimes
Sep 12, 2010 |
| The “U” visa provides a broad range of immigration relief to victims of serious crimes who have cooperated in a criminal prosecution. The “U” visa can be granted to qualifying applicants even if the applicant is otherwise inadmissible to the United States because of an illegal entry, a prior deportation order, prior fraud, unlawful employment, a criminal record, participation in alien smuggling, and most other grounds of inadmissibility. |
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New Relief For Mandatorily Detained Non-Citizens
Jul 10, 2010 |
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The list of mandatory detention crimes includes multiple criminal convictions, aggravated felonies, controlled substances offenses, firearms offenses, or crimes of moral turpitude for which the non-citizen has been sentenced to one year or more. |
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Protecting Your Green Card When Traveling Outside the United States
Jun 23, 2010 |
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If a lawful permanent resident is out of the U.S. continuously for more than six months but less than a year, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will look at a number of factors before admitting the returning lawful permanent resident. If the resident has been outside the U.S. for longer than one year, DHS takes the position that residency has been abandoned. |
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Waiver Still Possible After The Death Of A Parent
Jun 12, 2010 |
| An adult beneficiary of a petition filed by a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident parent has to wait many years for his petition to become current. However, it is difficult to place a life on hold for a decade or more. If the adult child marries, he may lose his ability to immigrate because there is no category for married sons and daughters of lawful permanent residents. |
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Congress Turns to Immigration Reform
May 6, 2010 |
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On Saturday, April 10, 2010, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid addressed the issue of immigration reform during a speech in downtown Las Vegas. His words were emphatic, indicating that Congress would start working on an overhaul of immigration policy as soon as lawmakers returned from a recess period.
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The Immigration Experts
Apr 23, 2010 |
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This Sunday marks the conclusion of Season One of Reeves & Associates’ educational television program, “The Immigration Experts.” “The Immigration Experts” was conceived as an informative program which sought to give viewers down to earth practical immigration advice, approaches and tips. |
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Federal Court Upholds K-2’s Right to Green Card Eligibility
Feb 20, 2010 |
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To become a lawful permanent resident, the fiancée (or child of a fiancée) of a United States citizen must go through four steps. First, the non-citizen must obtain a K visa through a visa petition filed by her United States citizen fiancée.
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Comprehensive Immigration Reform to Take Center Stage Again
Feb 8, 2010 |
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While domestic issues such as healthcare and financial regulation have occupied the public debate throughout 2009, there is good reason to believe that the nation’s attention will once again turn towards immigration reform in 2010.
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Am I Stuck With My Employer?
Feb 2, 2010 |
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The recent February 2010 Visa Bulletin shows a somewhat modest advance in visa numbers for skilled and unskilled workers from last month. Priority dates have reached September 22, 2002 for skilled workers, and June 1, 2001 for unskilled workers. But, one year ago, these numbers were at May 1, 2005 for skilled, and March 13, 2003 for unskilled.
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Honoring Christmas All Year Round
Jan 9, 2010 |
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Charles Dickens wrote, “I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” During this Holiday Season, Reeves & Associates invites you to pause and take a moment out of your busy schedule to not only honor Christmas, but to also consider how you can keep it in your heart throughout the new year.
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Reliance On A No-Attorney Can Hurt You
Dec 23, 2009 |
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When someone needs legal assistance, he usually attempts to find an attorney. Once he has decided to hire a particular attorney, he places all his trust in that lawyer. When he hires an attorney who is well qualified to handle the legal problem, the trust is well-placed. Unfortunately, sometimes, the person hired is not really an attorney. Then the client is at the mercy of someone who is not trained or qualified to assist him with his legal problem.
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Do I Need An Immigration Attorney?
Dec 15, 2009 |
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Even before an alien ever comes in contact with USCIS, a decision needs to be made whether to represent oneself or retain the services of an immigration attorney. It is impossible to overstate the importance of this decision, as it will likely be one of the most significant decisions that an alien will make in their lifetime.
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