The Slow and Steady Politics of Immigration Reform
As President Obama struggles to pursue the key elements of his domestic agenda, some advocates have worried that immigration reform will take a backseat to other issues like expanding healthcare and combating climate change. Commentators note that there is disagreement even among Congressional Democrats over the issue of immigration reform, which hinders Obama’s ability to [...]
VISA PETITION AND REVOCATION PROCEEDINGS
The Board of Immigration Appeals has just ruled that a denial of a subsequent marriage petition based upon a finding by the USCIS director in West Palm Beach Florida that a prior marriage was fraudulent can be disputed by contrary evidence of a bona fide marriage in the first instance. Evidence of a fradulent marriage [...]
I-601 Waiver of Inadmissibilty: Don’t be Uninformed!
Mario, a United States Citizen files an adjustment of status for his spouse who has overstayed her visa for 1 year. He hires a “notario” in Reno, Nevada who does not include sufficient documentation of the immigration packet to the local USCIS office. USCIS delays approval and sets a new marriage interview date. Spouse who [...]
Obama echoes Bush with firm immigration enforcement
Although President Obama stated during his presidential campaign that he would moderate aggressive immigration enforcement that the Bush administration had pursued, the current administration’s policy has echoed those of Obama’s predecessor as of late. The Obama administration has recently resorted to an aggressive approach to an illegal immigration crackdown that relies heavily on the programs [...]