After Much Anticipation, the Deferred Action Program is Finally Here Here at our offices, we have been receiving many, many phone calls and emails about the Obama Administration’s Dream Act Deferred Action policy. The forms and more in-depth application information are located on the USCIS website. However, before you send in your Form I-821D or …
When Deportation Equals Death Sentence
Every immigration case is different. That is what makes Immigration Law so complicated. These cases can drastically affect the lives of people in the United States and their families. In some cases, however, the consequences can be life or death. This was the case for 22-year-old Laura S., who died in a violent attack in …
Republican Proposal Stirs Up Immigration Debate
There has been an interesting twist in the immigration debate. Just when most people were ready to pronounce immigration reform dead in the House, Congressman Bob Goodlatte decided to shake things up. The Virginia Republican suggested a path to legalization for the undocumented immigrants already in the United States. Goodlatte said he, and other House …
James A. Welcome, New Haven Immigration Lawyer
Let New Haven Lawyer James A. Welcome Handle Your Immigration Case The goal of the Law Offices of James A. Welcome is to represent our clients in New Haven, Connecticut with their immigration issues honestly and compassionately. If you must deal with ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) in Immigration Court or are applying for permanent …
Americans Widely Support Immigration Reform
In a Gallup poll taken in late June, before S.744 passed in the Senate, a survey asked American adults if they would vote for or against several proposals made by the Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill. Surprisingly, the poll showed that the majority of Americans would vote for all of the six main proposals included in …
Fewer Illegals Being Detained on U.S./Mexico Border
Arrests of Illegal Immigrants Crossing the U.S. Border Fall By More than One-Third This week I came upon an article in the Washington Post regarding the arrests of illegal migrants on the U.S.-Mexico border that truly surprised me. The article cited that only 327,000 people were apprehended by U.S. Border patrol in fiscal year 2011. …
After Napolitano’s Exit, Should Obama Halt Deportations?
Janet Napolitano, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, announced last Friday that she will be resigning from her position in September. Secretary Napolitano will take a new position as the President of the University of California system. She has been the Secretary of DHS since January, 2009. During her time as the head …
Rocky Road Ahead for Immigration Reform in the House
The future of Immigration reform is uncertain as S.744 Comprehensive Immigration Reform lies with the House of Representatives. The bills fate depends one whether or not House Speaker John Boehner permits the House to vote on the bill. Boehner has ruled out passing the bill, saying he will only bring it to a vote if …
Defense of Marriage Act and Impact on Immigration
Last Wednesday, the Supreme Court ruled to strike down a key component of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) which barred gay and lesbian marriages from being federally recognized, therefore denying them the same marriage rights of straight couples. Now, gay couples finally have the same marriage rights as straight couples, and that includes immigration …
Senate Passes Comprehensive Immigration Reform
This is a great victory and a historical moment for Immigration advocates. After approximately six months of deliberation, on Thursday evening, the Senate has finally passed S.744 Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill with a bipartisan vote of 68-32. The vote was just short of the 70 votes the Gang of Eight was hoping for to pressure …
Senate Vote Passes Border Security Plan in Immigration Reform Bill
Monday night, the Senate voted on a key amendment of the Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill, to increase Border Security along the southern border. The amendment passed with a bipartisan vote of 67-27. The bill will increase fencing and number of border agents, as well as implement a surveillance system. The border security increase is seen …
“Papers Please” Arizona Law is found to be Unconstitutional
Last Monday, the Supreme Court ruled an Arizona law that requires voting applicants to submit proof of citizenship unconstitutional. Supreme Court Justices voted 7-2 to strike down the voter requirement. Under Proposition 200, enacted in 2004, Arizona voters must show documentation of U.S. citizenship to use the voter registration form produced under a federal law …
