LATEST NEWS ON IMMIGRATION
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The Border Fence Bill
November 2006 - The immigrant community has been eagerly awaiting the congressional immigration reform that seemed to be on the horizon. However, the gutted form of the legislation passed in October ..............
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Update From The Dol Backlog Processing Centers
October 2006 - Thousands of South Asians who have filed labor certification applications with the Department of Labor before the recent PERM system was instituted now finally have good news on the progress of those cases................
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Immigrant Women Succeed as Entrepreneurs
September 2006 - In a suburban strip mall near Baltimore, an intimate two-story emporium is full of restaurants and small shops. Among these are a Korean dressmaking shop, a cosmetic counter, a bridal dress shop................
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UPDATE FROM THE AILA 2006 ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON IMMIGRATION LAW
August 2006 - The American Immigration Lawyers Association 2006 Annual Conference on Immigration Law was held in San Antonio, Texas in June 2006. The following provides updates on some of the most relevant topics ................
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Immigration Reform and Us:
July 2006 - Myths and Realities.............
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Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act
June 2006 - With dozens of states rushing to address the issue of immigration in light of Congressional inaction, no state has passed more sweeping measures than Georgia. The measures go beyond just restricting access...................
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Immigration Rallies Sweep the Nation
May 2006 - 1. Being Cyrus
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Reminder: Begin H-1B Process Early
April 2006 - H-1B petitions for the 2007 fiscal year will be accepted for processing beginning April 1, 2006. Because H-1B numbers tend to run out quickly, any prospective H-1B applicants should begin the process now to enable filing
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Devastating Consequences of Restrictive House Bill
March 2006 - On December 16th last year, the House of Representatives passed the Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005 (HR 4437). Among the countless misguided measures..........
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Bush Urges Immediate Action on Immigration Issues
March 2006 - Anti-immigration rhetoric has been on the rise this year, as many members of Congress are up for re-election and desperate to distract their constituents from a lagging economy..........