In a move that has many foreign nationals living in Southern California excited, the Mexican government has begun issuing birth certificates through its 50 consulates based in the United States. The goal is to provide immigrants residing in the country a chance to safely apply for work permits and driver’s licenses. It may even assist …
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The Importance of Telling a Story
As attorneys, we are intently focused on the law and legal procedures. After all, failing to follow these could result in our disbarment. But we must remember that each of our cases begins with a person. And each person has a story, and this story, more often than not, is helpful for the case. A …
Why Are Our EB-5 Cases Successful?
The job of an EB-5 attorney is often misunderstood. An EB-5 attorney is not a business attorney. She is not a securities attorney. She is not a business plan writer or an HR consultant. Yet, a good EB-5 attorney must be proactively engaged with each of these issues. We were recently retained by an investor …
California DMV Processes Driver’s Licenses for Thousands of Undocumented Immigrants
According to a report by Public Radio International, on January 2, Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offices throughout the state of California processed thousands of driver’s license applications from undocumented immigrants. At peak hours, lines extended for hundreds of people, and in some locations, even wrapped around whole plazas. It is projected that approximately 1.4 …
Lawmakers Seek Permanent Authorization of EB-5 Program
The EB-5 investor visa program provides a method of obtaining a green card for foreign nationals who invest $1,000,000 (or $500,000 in a rural area or an area with high unemployment) and create or preserve a minimum of 10 jobs for U.S. workers. It is due to expire at the end of Fiscal Year 2015 …
The I-Squared Bill and What it Means for H1-B Visa Holders & Applicants
Over the past decade, lawmakers have made serious efforts to slow the exodus of skilled labor, specifically foreign nationals who have been educated in the United States, from our shores. While each attempt has seen minor success, a new bill that comes directly on the heels of President Obama’s Immigration Reform of 2014 could be …
Common Immigration Scams
In the wake of Obama’s executive actions on immigration reform announced in 2014, many undocumented and illegal immigrants have been scrambling to immigration agencies to find out what the reform means for them and how they can secure their stay in the United States. Unfortunately, un-accredited immigration representatives and pseudo-attorneys have been coming out of …
Our Client Prevailed on a Direct-Investment I-829 RFE Received after the Client’s Employment Fell to 5 Employees
Our client’s direct-investment company operated like every other business in the U.S. – it had its ups and downs. The Company had a great product, but like the majority of new businesses, it struggled to establish a loyal customer base. It also dealt with the usual challenges employers face with their employees – employees who …
Democrats Announce Plans on Immigration Reform Education Campaign
According to a report by NBC News, Democrats announced that they plan to engage in an immigration reform education campaign, which will involve forums and workshops that inform affected immigrants on the effects of Obama’s executive action and how to prepare and sign up for the benefits. Several key figures behind the campaign, including members …
Notarios – How To Protect Yourself Against Immigration Fraud
Just a few months ago, President Obama took executive action that protects millions of undocumented immigrants from immediate deportation in the United States. This comes as a huge relief to countless individuals and families living throughout Southern California who wish to establish themselves legally within the country. Unfortunately, just as the rules have made it …
