Fourth of July is a day of celebration and commemoration of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress, and the birth of our nation, the United States of America. The American Dream is rooted in the Declaration of Independence, which proclaims that “all men are created equal, that they are endowed…
The DAPA executive order expands deferred action to parents of US Citizens and Lawful permanent residents that have been in the United States since January 1, 2010. Similar to the DACA process, DAPA will require the Applicant to show evidence of their entry in the US, their continuous presence in the US, the parent child…
President Obama had been rumoring using executive action for the past month or two, prior to the mid term elections. In other words, President Obama has been stating that, now, all of a sudden he would like to unilaterally push for immigration reform by bypassing congress. What is concerning is the flipping and flopping on…
The Republicans took control of the Senate, which means the Republicans now have control of Congress. Immediately after the 2012 Presidential election, the Republicans were vowing Immigration reform, as they learned that the Latino vote was a important contributor to President Obama’s reelection. It’s no secret that many in the Latino community are in support…
There are news reports that USCIS is ordering millions of green cards in anticipation of President Obama unilaterally acting and providing amnesty to persons undocumented in the United States. With the mid-term elections 2 weeks away, the timing seems very suspicious. It is no secret that the Latino community is disappointed (to say the least)…
Senate Bill 744, otherwise known as the Gang of Eight’s Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill was passed by the Senate Judiciary Committee and has begun debate on the Senate floor. While debating the bill on the Senate floor, it is my hope that a special emphasis on the visa numbers is analyzed and discussed. It is…
Comprehensive immigration reform in its current incarnation as The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, referred here as S. 744, is making its way from the Senate Judiciary Committee for a full debate and vote on the Senate Floor [1]. A recent Washington Post article finds that most Americans, 58 percent, support the most…
Tragedy in Boston Marathon Explosion The Boston Marathon Bombings are a tragic event. Our hearts go out to the victims and their families. Unfortunately, these types of incidents have been a reality in the world we live in. The September 11th bombings are an event we should not and will not ever forget. The loss…
Comprehensive Immigration Reform is potentially here. We have news that on Tuesday April 16, the Senate Gang of Eight will unveil their Immigration Bill. There is also talk that the House of Representatives have a comprehensive immigration reform bill that they would like to propose. President Obama also proposed a plan. We really don’t know…
Brief History of High-Skilled Immigrants Act The fairness of High Skilled Immigrants Act was discussed during a February 13, 2013 Senate Hearing. If you recall, the Bill was introduced to the House in September 2011 and subsequently passed in November 2011 by the U.S. House of Representatives. It has subsequently been stalled by the Senate. However, during…
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