Legacy INS Interpretations of L-1B Visas Rules by Ronald Shapiro on 3/14/2012 Congress thought it had solved the problems created by multiple administrative interpretations of the L-1B visa requirements when it passed the Immigration Act of 1990 (“IMMACT90”) which, among other things, gave a statutory...more
Legislative Update on the state of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program by Akerman Senterfitt on 3/6/2012 The EB-5 program has received growing attention in recent weeks. In these days of tight credit, particularly for commercial real estate development, the EB-5 Program provides an attractive alternative to conventional real...more
Nigeria Terrorism (Prevention) Act 2011 by Oserogho & Associates on 1/29/2012 Introduction – Terrorism (Prevention) Act, 2011 Terrorism has continued to threaten global peace and prosperity. To address this criminal activity, governments all over the world, including the Nigerian government, have...more
Unusual Immigration-Related Cases at the US Supreme Court by Lane Powell PC - Immigration Law on 1/6/2012 Two unusual immigration-related cases currently before the United States Supreme Court involve how non-citizens participate in American political processes. This year’s Presidential election makes these cases particularly...more
December 1, 2011 - The Federal Crimes Watch Daily by McNabb Associates, P.C. on 12/1/2011 The Federal Crimes Watch Daily is a daily newspaper that discusses current federal criminal issues written by a federal criminal defense attorney....more
Piece-Meal Immigration Reforms May Move Forward by Ronald Shapiro on 11/16/2011 Although the split in Congress has dashed hopes for any comprehensive immigration reform, there are now a number of bills pending in the House that would make targeted changes to certain troublesome aspects of immigration...more
Breaking News: Justice Department Goes After Third State for Tackling Immigration by Lawyers.com on 11/2/2011 The Obama administration has filed its third lawsuit against a state – this time South Carolina – for trying to deal with illegal immigration on a state level. South Carolina’s law, like proposals in Arizona and Alabama,...more
Congressional Push to Mandate Use of E-Verify by Ronald Shapiro on 10/26/2011 Late last month, a legislative proposal known as the Legal Workforce Act moved out of a House committee and will now be scheduled for House vote. Among other things, this measure would require employers to use the...more
Yes a citizen of a State is also a citizen of the several States under the Constitution by Dan Goodman on 10/26/2011 A citizen of a State who is not a citizen of the United States is entitled to privileges and immunities of a citizen of the several States, under Article IV, Section 2, Clause 1 of the Constitution of the United States of...more
Two State citizens under the Constitution of the United States of America by Dan Goodman on 10/26/2011 There are two state citizens under the Constitution of the United States of America. One is at Article IV, Section 2, Clause 1 of the Constitution. The other is at Section 1, Clause 1 of the Fourteenth Amendment. Legal...more
Alabama Immigration Law Upheld – Mostly by Fisher & Phillips LLP on 10/3/2011 On September 28, 2011, U.S. District Court Judge Sharon Lovelace Blackburn upheld the key provisions of Alabama's immigration law, the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act. Alabama's immigration law is...more
Legal Relief for Widows of Citizenship Sponsors by Ronald Shapiro on 9/22/2011 Many widows and other relatives of recently deceased sponsors of U.S. citizenship applications may not realize that their sponsor’s death can no longer invalidate their applications. Prior to 2009, longstanding...more
The Illinois DREAM Act by Franczek Radelet P.C. on 8/8/2011 On August 1, 2011, the Governor signed the Illinois DREAM Act into law. This law does not affect the immigration status of students as discussed in the proposed federal DREAM legislation; however, it provides students who...more
Capitol View- May 2011 by Venable LLP on 5/31/2011 In This Issue: FY2012 Budget Plans; Federal Appropriations Earmarks: Have We Moved From Feast to Famine?;Bumpy Road Ahead for Immigration Reform;Bart Stupak, Former Congressman and Chair of House Energy and Commerce...more
Siskind's Immigration Bulletin – May 23, 2011 by Gregory Siskind on 5/23/2011 1. Openers 2. ABCs of Immigration Law: R-1 Religious Visas 3. Ask Visalaw.com 4. Border and Enforcement News -Immigration chief agrees to review abuse allegations in Michigan -Zoe Lofgren calls on Obama to end...more