“IMMIGRATION LAW CONNECTION”

On May 10th, 2010, USCIS has introduced the latest version of the Permanent Resident Card (also known as “Green Card” , or Alien Resident Card, or Form I-551).
The new card bears a revision date of February 16, 2009.
All previous versions of the I-551 shall remain valid until expiration.  The production of the new Permanent Resident [...]

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Lost in Translation: What the President Really Said about Immigration Reform
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Amidst the United States’ wrangling with the issue of workable and sustainable healthcare reforms, notions keep surfacing, largely prompted by anti-immigrant groups, that immigrants (whether “legal” or “illegal”) are standing in the way of a meaningful healthcare reform.
Actually, nothing could be further from the truth. Here are some things to consider before blindly [...]

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A recent piece by the Silicon Valley based “Mercury News” pointed out that immigrants to the United States accounted for four of the first six Nobel Prize winners announced this year–the other two being native-born US Citizens.
Read more:  http://www.mercurynews.com/opinion/ci_13500107

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Following Chicago’s recent defeat for its olympic bid in Copenhagen, which was ultimately awarded  to Rio de Janeiro, speculations have been circulating as to why the IOC chose to pick a venue outside the United States.
Some were quick to point out a possible ground being the U.S.’ stringent immigration policies and refusal rates.  A recent [...]

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If you frequently find yourself subject to “random” screenings and secondary inspections by CBP and TSA during your air travels, and cannot figure out why (or are not told why), DHS’ “TRIP” program might help you.
DHS’ Travel Redress Inquiry Program (TRIP) is a single point of contact for individuals who have inquiries or seek [...]

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The public perception of immigration is often the result of slanted, skewed coverage of U.S. media, and its continued focus on the southern border. There is a persistent view that the overwhelming majority of immigrants in the United States have somehow snuck in, over the border at the dark of night, or somehow arrived [...]

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I recently published a post “myth debunked” post…  I have received numerous positive comments from U.S. citizens and Non-citizens alike.  From time to time, as appropriate,  I will find and discuss popular myths and misconceptions….
One such popular claim is that immigrants are a drain on the economy. This misperception pervades pretty much all modern nations [...]

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In an effort to showcase our nation’s efforts to keep its borders and its people safe(r), America’s ABC network station has just begun airing a new documentary, which will give viewers an ‘up close and personal’ look at the work done by the various organizations under the umbrella of DHS, the Department of Homeland Security.   [...]

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First of all, my renewed best wishes to everyone for 2009.  I wish everyone much luck, success and good health for this year. As I reflect on 2008, I thought I would just share some of my immigration-related thoughts and opinions (assessments?) with you.
Most, who are active within the greater Immigration Law community, will probably [...]

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