A Broken Inadequate System Immigration detention facilities scattered throughout the U.S. house 33,000 immigrants on average per day. Immigration reform and human rights activists have long criticized these detention facilities for inhumane conditions, inadequate health care, deficient education for children and the separation of families inside the same facility. Currently the nation’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) utilizes a combination of local jails, private...
Defining the two visas available to non-immigrants that wish to study in the U.S. Studying in the United States can be a once in a lifetime opportunity for foreigners. However, since 9/11, student visas have undergone policy and procedure changes in hopes of tightening U.S. security. In order for the application to run smoothly, it is important to understand process. In the U.S., there are...
What is the H-1B visa? Under the Immigration & Nationality Act, the H-1B visa is a non-immigrant work visa given to foreign citizens working in the U.S. This visa allows U.S. employers to temporarily employ foreign workers particularly in specialized occupations such as engineering, entertainment, science and education as well as several others. The H-1B visa is dependent upon the active employment of the non-immigrant...
How does the fiancé visa work and what are the requirements? The immigration system can be very difficult to navigate even for a U.S. citizen engaged to a foreign national. The first requirements for a fiancé visa is that the petitioner must be a U.S. citizen. If an American citizen’s fiancé is residing outside of the U.S. and you would like them to travel to...
Summary New court ruling means widows and widowers remain legal if their spouse dies during status adjustment or petition process First Circuit Court of Appeals Ruling Justice was finally served and a big battle has been won after the First Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in Nean Chea Taing v Janeth Napolitano, a decision handed down on May 20, 2009. There is hope for thousands...
Immigration Round-Up in San Diego Deports Minors to Mexico Minors rights, documentation and protection Wednesday, May 20th, 3 teens were headed to school as was their usual routine by way of the San Diego Trolley system. However, on this day, the Border Patrol and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) joined forces to conduct a raid at the Old Town Trolley Station. Some officers were reported to...
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