In May of this year, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), released information in an attempt to introduce a bill that would allow the spouses of skilled temporary workers or H1B visa holders, the right to maintain work in the United States. For thousands of immigrants, this would open doors and numerous opportunities for their...Read More

As the debate for immigration reform continues, the conservatives insist on the need to essentially stop illegal immigration and punish those who are caught. Republican, former Governor of Florida and husband to a Mexican native, Jeb Bush, believes the punishments that the conservative tea party wishes to give are too severe. He has stated that...Read More

We’ve all heard it before: police authorities having a monthly quota to fill and having to adjust their ways to meet that end. This quota is also applicable to immigration authorities. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has recently announced that it would add 150 agents that previously worked behind a desk to the teams...Read More

There are less than five months left until we go to the voting booths to select America’s new president and so, naturally, the stakes are getting higher and speculation is ceaseless. While historically, the immigrant community has generally sided with the democratic party for their traditionally friendlier views in immigration—exceptions exist of course, especially amongst...Read More

Since the rise of the Asian Tigers, the powerful economic conglomerate that is comprised by the major Asian economies, and now with the skyrocketing BRIC countries that include Brazil, Russia, India and China, the demand for graduates in degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (“stem”) has never been higher. In these countries, where the...Read More

As the U.S. economy continues to be far from what it used to be with it still recovering at a sluggish pace, the Obama administration continues to emphasize the role immigration reform would have in promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in this country. According to the National Venture Capital Association, immigrants have started 25% of U.S....Read More

“The Proposed Rule on Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers of Inadmissibility for Certain Immediate Relatives” is a new rule that has been proposed by the Obama administration to help keep immigrant families together by streamlining the citizenship application process for relatives of U.S. citizens and thereby minimizing the amount of time that would bar them from...Read More

The Legislature in Nebraska has approved a bill that allows undocumented pregnant women to access state-funded prenatal care, a move that was surprising on many levels. The Nebraska Right to Life, Nebraska Catholic Conference, Planned Parenthood, and Nebraska Appleseed organizations actually came together to support the bill, which the state governor had actually worked hard...Read More

As we had previously mentioned in our blog posts, the Obama administration has decided not to enforce the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which bars marriages between same sex couples. However, the law still remains in the books and until it is overturned by the Supreme Court, it will continue to cause problems for same...Read More

With Tax Day approaching—the deadline to file federal income taxes being April 17—many find themselves rushing to get their documents in order and tax returns ready. But a recent case should serve as a cautionary tale to immigrants when filing their taxes. The Supreme Court has ruled that filing a false tax return is an...Read More