Immigration Blog

H-1B work visas still available for fiscal year 2011
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 - 22:42

Update (07/17/2010): As of July 16, 2010, approximately 25,300 H-1B cap-subject petitions were receipted. Additionally, USCIS has receipted 11,000 H-1B petitions for foreign workers with advanced degrees. (http://bit.ly/H1B2011Count)

The H-1B program allows employers to sponsor foreign nationals to fill specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Such positions include but are not limited to computer analysts and programmers, marketing and financial analysts, scientists, teachers, lawyers, doctors, architects and accountants.

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¿Puede mi hija adulta ciudadana aplicar por mí, aunque yo estoy cumpliendo una sentencia en la cárcel?
Tuesday, June 1, 2010 - 10:47

Por Joseph B. De Mott
Abogado y Certificado Especialista en la
Ley de Inmigración

English Summary: A 21 year old daughter whether married or single can file a petition to immigrate her father even while the father is in prison. However, the father is barred for 10 years if he returned to the US unlawfully after deportation. In addition, the father is barred for life from immigrating unless he can get his heroin conviction set aside.

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Can my 21 year old daughter petition to immigrate me before I get out of jail?

Tuesday, June 1, 2010 - 10:38

Question: Attorney, I am in jail for 40 months for reentering the United States after deportation. My release date is September 2011. Can my 21year old daughter petition to immigrate me before I get out of jail? I used to have a green card, but it was taken away from me when I was convicted of possession of heroin. --Javier

Answer:

Dear Javier,

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In the law of Immigration there is nothing stronger than marriage with a citizen
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 - 07:30

Question: Lawyer, I am here without documents. I am married with a citizen, and my supervisor from work also mentions that he is aware to submit an application for me. Which method is favorable? I do not want my wife to think that I only married her to fix my papers.

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If you immigrated as a Special Agricultural Worker, it’s almost time to apply for naturalization without having to show English proficiency.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010 - 07:22

Question: Attorney, I fixed my papers as Special Agricultural Worker under the last amnesty program in the 80’s. I now want to become a US citizen. Please explain what I must do.

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Citizenship Day 2010
Tuesday, May 4, 2010 - 11:09

Several hundred green card holders took a step toward becoming U.S. citizens this past weekend during a "Citizenship Day" program that provided applicants with free legal assistance. I, along with many other volunteers, assisted several hundred green card holders to determine whether or not they are eligible to apply for citizenship, and then assisting them prepare the N-400 form.

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Arizona Law Demonstrates Need for Federal Immigration Reform
Saturday, April 24, 2010 - 06:45

Yesterday, the State of Arizona passed the most restrictive immigration law in the country. The law requires Arizona State police to stop and interrogate any person who appears to be unlawfully present in the United States. This law will inevitably result in United States citizens being arrested, interrogated and treated like criminals for simply looking like an undocumented immigrant. What does an undocumented immigrant look like? What does a United States citizen look like? The Arizona police force is supposed to make these decisions? Based upon what?

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Padilla v. Kentucky
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 - 08:27

In a major victory for immigrant rights, the United States Supreme Court held today that criminal defense attorneys must advise their non-citizen clients about the risk of deportation before accepting a guilty or no contest plea.

Our firm routinely helps criminal attorneys advise their clients about immigration consequences to accepting a criminal plea. If you or your client is not a citizen, contact us today to schedule a consultation.

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“Lo mejor por Inmigración es una esposa ciudadana.”
Thursday, March 25, 2010 - 09:35

English summary: Although it is possible to immigrate for work, the
strongest case for Immigration is for a US Citizen wife. Just because your
father has filed for you doesn’t mean your brother can’t also file for you.

Pregunta: Abogado, yo tengo un matrimonio con mi esposa ciudadana, pero quisiera
tratar de arreglar mis papeles por causa de mi trabajo. No quiero que la familia de ella piense que yo me casé con ella nada más para arreglar mis documentos. ¿Qué piensa usted?

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Why do I have to go go Juarez
Thursday, March 25, 2010 - 03:11

Why do I have to go to Juarez?

Question: Attorney, I am married to a US citizen wife and the petition which she filed for me has been approved, but now they tell me that I can’t fix my papers here in San Antonio, why do I have to go to Juarez?

Answer: there are two kinds of cases that can fix their papers here in San Antonio without leaving the United States: 1-those who have legal entry and 2-those entitled to pay the fine.

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