As the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act introduced by “Gang of Eight”, details emerge about the full content of this legislation. The American Immigration Lawyers Association released the summary below. We encourage the public to only deal with AILA members Lawyers when seeking advice on this new…
The bill proposed by the “Gang of Eight” in the Senate brings remarkable news to Dreamers seeking a chance to stay in the U.S. and become lawful permanent residents sooner. Under the bill being proposed in the Senate, there is no age cap for those who entered the U.S. as…
This just came out, Several news outlets have publicized this 17 page outline of the Senate’s Gang of Eight immigration bill titled: “Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013.” Reform outline from usvisalaw
Many immigrants rallied all across the U.S. today in anticipation of the immigration bill to be unveiled by the Senate that is to deal with many immigration issues. At a rally in Washington, D.C. outside the U.S. Capitol, many thousands of immigrants and their supporters who gathered under a hot…
Recently, the House and Senate are coming closer to reaching a deal on the sticking issues that have held up comprehensive immigration reform. In particular, the Senate has finally reached an agreement on how to handle the issue regarding visas for low skill laborers. Senator Schumer, Democrat of New York,…
Recently, Congress has been dealing with numerous issues in reforming our immigration laws to meet some of the pressing societal matters, whether it be family members living here illegally, businesses wanting more qualified individuals to come work in the U.S. or trying to retain and keep those in hard sciences…
There is real optimism that in 2013 immigration reform may become a reality. But until the United States Congress finally acts, and the President signs that bill into law, no one is sure exactly what form this new legislation will take. While there is hope for comprehensive changes to U.S.…
What a great speech tonight at the State of the Union Address. The president continued his push for Congress to act on politically volatile issues such as immigration reform. He said: Our economy is stronger when we harness the talents and ingenuity of striving, hopeful immigrants. And right now, leaders…
Many immigrants have different skills from the native-born population, and complement the skills of the U.S. labor force. Immigrants make the economy more efficient by reducing bottlenecks caused by labor shortages, both in the high-skill and low-skill area. That’s because the educational backgrounds of immigrants and native-born Americans are different.…
After the November 2012 presidential election in the United States, lawmakers from both political parties have shown interest in making changes to U.S. immigration laws and started taking action. Best Chance In Many Years for Immigration Overhaul Democratic President Barack Obama campaigned on immigration reform. Democrats in the U.S. Congress…