Client Approved for Three Step Consular Processing
Client X from Syria who used the services provided by Family Visa and Immigration Services was married to a US citizen and resident of Las Vegas. Once his I-130 was approved it took about 4 months for his conditional residence to be approved from the US consulate in Syria. Visit our web page on to [...]
Family Visa Client Approved for Green Card!
Jose who resides in Nevada had entered the United States on a visitor visa. Thereafter his wife, who is a US citizen, filed the first step to have a visa issued for him. Jose hired a local non profit immigration service to complete the process. After 3 years of waiting and no results from that [...]
Greater Protection by Asylum for Abused Women
The Asylum office under President Obama opened the door to immigrant women who have been abused by their spouse to apply for asylum. If granted asylum they would be eligible for work authorization and to apply for permanent residence The asylum office under President Bush was not granting asylum in these types of cases according [...]
Homeland Security Looks to Strictly Verify Identification
According to the New York Times, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano endorsed legislation on Wednesday to replace the Real ID law, which required states to scrupulously verify the identity of people to whom it issues driver’s licenses, including verifying information they submit, like Social Security numbers and birth certificates. The proposed new law would require [...]
Recent Actions on Immigration Reform
Today’s article features recent action in Washington D.C. towards passage of Immigration Reform legislation. These actions can give us some clues as to what an eventual compromise might be. First, the U.S. Senate last night passed the FY10 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill (H.R. 2892) which requires work place enforcement to prevent employers from [...]
Obama to Require Businesses to use E-Verify
According to the Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano the Obama administration will soon require that businesses that win federal contracts must use an electronic verification system to ensure that employees have legal immigration status to work in the United States. The system, known as “E-Verify” will allow federal contractors to identify whether or not [...]
Contact your Nevada Congressional Representative about Immigration Reform
Immigration reform can, must, and will happen this year, but only with Congress’ help. Your Senators and Representative must work this year to enact meaningful reform because virtually every aspect of the system remains in crisis. A mended immigration system can help heal our nation’s economy, families, and communities. Tell Congress about your support of [...]
Advisory for US Citizens Traveling to Honduras
The United States Embassy in Tegucigalpa, Honduras has issued an advisory to all American citizens planning to travel to the country of Honduras: Due to the current unstable political and security situation in Honduras, the United States Embassy in Tegucigalpa, Honduras recommends that American citizens defer all non-essential travel to Honduras until further notice.” “The [...]