Arizona Governor Signs Controversial Immigration Bill Into Law

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

Today, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer (R), signed into law a very tough and controversial immigration bill on the premise that it will curb illegal immigration in that state.
Gov. Brewer signed a state bill today that requires police to determine whether a person is in the United States legally, which critics say will foster [...]

Is Immigration Reform Coming?

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

It’s all over the news today: Republican Senator Scott Brown told reporters that President Obama had called him to give a “heads up” that the White House will be taking on immigration reform within a month’s time.
There are numerous news organizations reporting on this topic and dissecting the “pros” and “cons.”
The Atlantic Wire [...]

May 2010 Visa Bulletin

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

The State Department has issued its May 2010 Visa Bulletin.  Check to see whether your priority date is current for any petition your relative or employer may have filed for you!
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Thailand Travel Warning Issued

Friday, April 9th, 2010

The United States Department of State has issued a travel warning for U.S. citizens traveling to and residing in Thailand.  This warning stems from the declaration of a State of Emergency in Bangkok and surrounding areas following demonstrations [...]

Revised Forms I-600 and I-600A

Monday, April 5th, 2010

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it has published new versions of the Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative, Form I-600 and the Application for Advance Processing of Orphan Petition, Form I-600A.
The new date on the bottom of both forms is “12/30/09 N.” Due to the [...]