Posts Tagged ‘immigration and naturalization in dallas’

Alabama is Persecuting Hispanics instead of Creating Jobs for the People of Alabama

By on December 14, 2011 | Category: Blog,english | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments

America is witnessing a new phase in the U. S.  immigration world:  state laws which allow local enforcement to act as federal agents and directly enforce federal   immigration laws.  Many debates are emerging as to why states like Alabama should enact these types of laws.  Those in favor claim it is simply to preserve jobs for their people.  Those who oppose these laws feel it is just another way to target a minority.  There is no reason to feel comfortable about such laws because they are reminiscent of Hitler’s persecution of the Jews, among many minorities, in order to distract the public from his foolish war program. Or, should we remember more immediate,  recent times?  Such as when the KKK went after African Americans in Alabama?  Do we need to say more? Read more …

How a protection letter from a competent attorney can save your life

By on September 21, 2011 | Category: Blog,english | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments

Once an individual is in the custody of Immigration and Custom Enforcement, commonly known as ICE, they do not know what to do.  Although ICE has rules and regulations to monitor their procedures, there are stories of ICE officers unduly pressuring individuals to sign their departure from the United States.  This article will outline the benefits of appearing before the Immigration Judge rather than signing your departure and how a protection letter may ensure you get your day before the Judge.  This may save your life because, as everyone knows, you will leave your children, spouse, and a job behind.  Above all, it may save you from returning to a violent environment in your homeland. Read more …

Help Our Enlisted Families Remain United, Part 2

By on August 15, 2011 | Category: Blog,english | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

In December of last year, the media reported on a U.S. soldier on active duty whose wife and son were barred from returning to the United States when they went to their interview for permanent residence outside of the United States. Like many people, his wife was brought to the U.S. at infancy, by her parents. She had no family in Mexico and the country was foreign to her. Nonetheless, she was barred from returning because of her unlawful presence in the United States in spite of her marriage to an enlisted man. Read more …

HELP OUR ENLISTED MEN AND WOMEN REUNITE THEIR FAMILIES, PART 1

By on July 28, 2011 | Category: Blog,english | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Joseph is enlisted in the U.S. Army and is on active duty, proudly defending the freedom of his country. He married Veronica, a 23-year-old undocumented alien from Mexico, who was brought to the U.S. by her parents at infancy.

Veronica was petitioned by Joseph, a U.S. citizen, who obtained an interview for her lawful permanent residence.  The interview, however, was scheduled at the U.S. Consulate in Ciudad Juarez, across the border from El Paso, which required that Joseph be present. Herein lay the conundrum. Joseph could not travel to Mexico although both were required to attend the interview. His enlisted status forbade him from traveling to Mexico or to any other foreign country for this purpose. Read more …

Death of a Petitioner or Principal Beneficiary and What it Means for Surviving Relatives

By on July 16, 2011 | Category: Blog,english | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments

The world of immigration consists largely of visa petitions filed with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).  These visa petitions require a qualified individual, known as petitioner, to petition for an eligible alien, known as the beneficiary.  There are two types of beneficiaries: a principal beneficiary, such as the wife of a qualified petitioner, and a derivative beneficiary, such as the child of such petitioner.

Many things may happen during the time it takes to approve a petition, one being the death of the petitioner or principal beneficiary.  In such a case, what happens to the petition when the petitioner or principal beneficiary die before it is approved? Read more …

Foreign Graduates: An untapped resource for U.S. economic stimulation, Part 1

By on June 30, 2011 | Category: Blog,english | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments

It is a recurring theme in the United States that the economy needs an injection of investment in order to lift it out of the doldrums. In some circles, the blame for this economic situation is laid at the feet of immigration policy. On the contrary, immigration policy can be used by employers and economic stakeholders as a means to channel much needed skilled professionals into the country. Countries the world over are experiencing brain drain. Now would be a time for the United States to take advantage of such brain drain and allow human resource investment to be driven by immigration; in particular by foreign qualified professionals and foreign students who earn United States degrees. Read more …

Gobierno de EE.UU. intensifica seguridad en puertos de entrada

By on April 27, 2011 | Category: Blog,Spanish | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments

El gobierno de los Estados Unidos sigue anunciando que los extranjeros que están por salir al exterior por medio del aeropuerto internacional de los Estados Unidos, tendrán que pasar por una tecnología indicadora de visitantes que electrónicamente confirma la identidad y los antecedentes del pasajero. Es un proceso biométrico, por medio del cual la tecnología capta huellas digitales y foto del pasajero de forma digital.

Este proceso se ha venido implementando en los aeropuertos de Baltimore, Chicago, Denver, Dallas Fort Worth, Newark en Nueva Jersey, San Juan (Puerto Rico), San Francisco, Detroit, u otros.  También se ha implementado en los aeropuertos internacionales de Filadelfia y los Ángeles. Actualmente el programa se está aplicando en la entrada de otros aeropuertos, puertos marítimos y puertos terrestres más concurridos de los Estados Unidos. Read more …

Bring back 245(i): A Matter of Family Unity

By on March 18, 2011 | Category: Blog,english | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Every reputable immigration lawyer in the United States should be up in arms that Congress has not brought back section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Section 245(i) sunset on April 30, 2001, even though it has proven to be an important provision of U.S. Immigration law in preserving the unity of the family. Read more …

Cómo proteger a los hijos ilegales mayores de 21 años de edad

By on March 9, 2011 | Category: Blog,Spanish | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments

Este año va ser un año supremamente importante para dos grupo de personas indocumentadas. El primer grupo corresponde a los individuos que se quedaron afuera del proceso consular o ajuste de estatus por haber llegado a la mayoría de edad (21 años),  y el segundo grupo está integrado por los hijos de residentes legales que siguen sin poder inmigrar porque tienen una fecha de prioridad después de Julio 15, 1992, si son mexicanos, o después de Abril 15, 2003, si son de otro país latinoamericano. Este segundo grupo también está integrado por hijos mayores de 21 años de ciudadanos estadounidenses con una fecha de prioridad después de Febrero 1, 1993, si son mexicanos, o después de Enero 1, 2005, si son de otro país latinoamericano.

Hago hincapié acerca de la importancia del año 2011 porque existen miles de residentes ilegales como estos hijos que cumplirán 10 años o más de estar en este país, porque llegaron aquí en el 2001 o antes. Todavía siguen solteros aunque con parejas, y con hijos que han nacidos en los Estados Unidos. Read more …

La derrota del Acto Sueño (Dream Act) impulsan nuevas medidas

By on February 18, 2011 | Category: Blog,Spanish | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments

Representantes de de organizaciones hispanas siguen presionando a los políticos estadounidenses con el fin de solucionar el problema de estatus migratorio a familias inmigrantes, en especial, a jóvenes indocumentados. Además, están empujando la ley del Sueño, o “Dream Act,” y nuevas regulaciones para agilizar la unificación de familias; de todas formas, la comunidad hispana tiene que seguir creando nuevas alternativas hacia la unificación familiar. Read more …