The Department of Homeland Security now offer Haitian nationals, who were already here when the earthquake struck, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. That status, which would allow them to legally work, will not cover Haitians who leave their country following the devastating quake that resulted in as many…
The tragedy in Haiti continues, all the Aid in the world will not change the devastation. The US Government through some temporary immigration measures is trying to do its share. Secretary Janet Napolitano, in coordination with the U.S. Department of State, today announced a humanitarian parole policy allowing orphaned children…
Rescue workers struggled to clear rubble and bodies Wednesday from the streets of Haiti’s “flattened” capital, where a government official said the death toll from Tuesday’s 7.0-magnitude earthquake may exceed 100,000. Thousands of injured people waited for care outside badly damaged hospitals, while an unknown number remained trapped inside collapsed…
There has been a lot of confusion about the impact of the HIV removal on previous waiver denials and other related issues. USCIS released a good set of FAQ to address some concerns. Section 212(a)(1)(A)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act), bars the admission to the United States…
What a great way to start the year. Today is an historic day in US Immigration law. The US has lifted a 22-year immigration ban which has stopped anyone with HIV/Aids from entering the country. President Obama said the ban was not compatible with US plans to be a leader…
Talk about the perfect student dream, getting a diploma – but never attending classes. And if you get a free visa with this, even better. A Southern California pastor has been accused by immigration authorities of helping foreigners fraudulently obtain student visas and handing out phony diplomas at a fake…
Stories like this one explain the increase in Mexican nationals fleeing to the US. As drug gangs clashed across Tijuana this week, a San Diego mother of two lost her life in the crossfire. Yajaira Orozco was shot in the head when assailants sprayed gunfire inside a seafood restaurant where…
DOS issued a list of questions and answers on the removal of HIV infection from the CDC list of communicable diseases of public health significance. Issues addressed include the background of the rule change, visa application process, HIV-positive applicants who have previously been refused a visa, and information dissemination about…
Great story from the ABA Journal about this not so covered visa option for victims of crime. This is the story of Sud. Sud was trapped—literally and figuratively. Hers was an arranged marriage. She had immigrated to the United States after her marriage in 2005 on an H4 visa. The…
AILA provided a very important update from the State Department, we wish to share with our readers. The Department of State has issued comprehensive new policy guidance on the use of DNA testing in the visa application process. This new guidance is set forth in a new set of extensive…