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The Government Shutdown Hurt 37,000 Immigrant Cases
The federal government shutdown last year delayed more than 37,000 immigration hearings by months or years for immigrants already waiting in lengthy lines to plead for asylum or green cards. Read more at ABC News
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Massachusetts Governor Works To Change Immigration Laws
Patrick to focus on change for immigrants: Says he wants to integrate foreign-born into state The Boston Globe reports that, in stark contrast to the expressed policies of elected officials nationwide, recently reelected Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick has vowed to push forward with his agenda to integrate immigrants, both legal and illegal, into the state.…
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New York’s “Stokes” Interview For Married Couples
An undocumented immigrant residing in New York, who has filed an I-130 Petition and an I-485 Adjustment of Status Application with their spouse, will be scheduled for an adjustment of status interview at their local USCIS office. At this initial interview, the couple will be asked to present certain documents and answer questions proving the validity of…
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USCIS Acts To Support Immigrant Entrepreneurs And Immigrant Founded Startups
For years universities and venture capital firms have hosted entrepreneur-in-residence programs, in which experienced entrepreneurs and founders mentor students or evaluate potential investments. In November, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Alejandro Mayorkas announced an “Entrepreneurs in Residence” program for the United States. The initiative seeks to bring business leaders and academics into the agency to…
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Deportation Proceedings Against Illegal Immigrants Who Pose No Threat To Public Safety Or National Security To Be Suspended
The Obama administration has announced that it will suspend deportation proceedings against many illegal immigrants who pose no threat to national security or public safety. Under the policy, immigration authorities will use powers of prosecutorial discretion in existing law to suspend the deportations of most immigrants who, although they have committed immigration violations, have not been convicted of crimes. Officials stated…
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New Guidance For Immigrant Entrepreneurs And Immigrant Founded Startups Seeking H-1B Visas And EB-2 Based Greencards
Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) Director Alejandro Mayorkas announced new “clarifications” that seek to highlight visa options for entrepreneurs and startup companies who own some or all of the petitioning company, or have no job offer or sponsoring employer at all. First, they noted a path to applying for an H-1B…
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Can Same-Sex Couples Marry In New York And File For Immigration Benefits?
JUNE 28, 2013 UPDATE: The Supreme Court’s momentous decision in United States v. Windsor on June 26, 2013 has declared DOMA unconstitutional. Due to this progressive and humane decision, the Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano made this statement: “I applaud today’s Supreme Court decision in United States v. Windsor holding that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional.…
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New York Adopts a No-Fault “Irretrievable Breakdown” Grounds for Divorce
New York State has finally adopted a no-fault divorce cause of action. Known as Irreconcilable Differences in many states, New York’s Domestic Relations Law § 107 has added as “Irretrievable Breakdown” to the list of grounds for divorce. The new provision, DRL 107(7). New York State has finally adopted a no-fault divorce cause of action.…