Fixing the US Immigration System: Back to the Future

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has announced that the Trump administration is rescinding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, throwing the future fate of the “Dreamers” up in the air. This is an opportune moment to look at the immigration issue in a broader context.

Immigration law in the United States has changed greatly over time. Over time, it has moved from open borders to race-based rules to skill-based preferences.

Read more: https://www.theglobalist.com/united-states-immigration-laws/

Contact Darren Heyman, Las Vegas Immigration Attorney, for more information.

Did Obama allow a ‘back door’ to citizenship through DACA?

“Now, let’s be clear — this is not amnesty, this is not immunity. This is not a path to citizenship.”
— President Barack Obama, announcing the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, June 15, 2012

“Data Indicate Unauthorized Immigrants Exploited Loophole to Gain Legal Status, Pathway to Citizenship”
— headline of news release by Sen. Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa), Sept. 1, 2017

One criticism of DACA, which the Trump administration has said it will rescind unless Congress acts to make it permanent, is that it has allowed unauthorized immigrants to exploit the system and gain U.S. citizenship, despite former President Barack Obama’s statement that it would not do so.

Read more at: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/fact-checker/wp/2017/09/07/did-obama-allow-a-backdoor-to-citizenship-through-daca/?utm_term=.62365ecd7055

Contact Darren Heyman, Las Vegas Immigration Attorney, for more information.

Trump administration ends DACA, with 6-month delay

The Trump administration on Tuesday announced the “orderly wind down” of the Obama-era program that gave a deportation reprieve to illegal immigrants who came to the U.S. as children – putting pressure on Congress to come up with a replacement.

“I do not favor punishing children, most of whom are now adults, for the actions of their parents. But we must also recognize that we are a nation of opportunity because we are a nation of laws,” President Trump said, in a lengthy written statement explaining the decision. Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/09/05/trump-administration-ends-daca-with-6-month-delay.html

Contact Darren Heyman, Las Vegas immigration attorney, for more information.

How to renew US visa?

How to renew my US visa? Your visa processing time depends on the type of visa you are reapplying for. So, do not expect that you will get your visa faster than anyone else. In addition, there are other major issues that you need to deal with before you reapply for visa Before you start writing an application for your visa renewal – you must remember one thing! You can only reapply for the same visa that you have used. For instance, if you have an expired work visa, then you can only reapply for a work visa. 
Read more at: https://www.naij.com/1121373-how-renew-us-visa.html
For more information, please, contact Darren Heyman, Las Vegas Immigration Attorney.

Free U.S. Citizenship Exam Preparation Classes

EAST ORANGE, NJ - Jewish Vocational Service of MetroWest NJ (JVS) has received a competitive $250,000 two-year grant from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The grant allows JVS and their partner, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark, to help legal permanent residents prepare and apply for U.S. citizenship through free instruction and naturalization services. JVS has developed a curriculum that focuses on all aspects of the citizenship exam and interview, while Catholic Charities provides legal assistance in completing the N-400 Application for Naturalization.
Read more at:https://www.tapinto.net/towns/east-orange-slash-orange/events/free-u-dot-s-citizenship-exam-preparation-classes-h-1
For more information, please, contact Darren Heyman, Las Vegas Immigration Attorney.

Young U.S. immigrants mobilize as Trump threatens to end ‘dreamers’ program

PHOENIX—U.S. President Donald Trump is facing increasing pressure from CEOs, Roman Catholic bishops, celebrities and a national mobilization effort as he weighs eliminating an Obama-era program that shields young immigrants from deportation.

The last-ditch effort has taken on greater urgency in recent days amid reports that the White House may end the program. White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Friday that Trump would announce the decision Tuesday.

Read more at: https://www.thestar.com/news/world/2017/09/01/young-us-immigrants-mobilize-as-trump-threatens-to-end-dreamers-program.html

For more information, please, contact Darren Heyman, Las Vegas Immigration attorney

Trump requirements for H1B and L1 US visa holders mean mandatory face to face interviews for US Green Cards

The L1 and H1B are both dual intent visas, which means visa holders can work in the US while applying for permanent residence. L1 visa holders who have worked for the business outside the US for one year in the last three years as an executive or manager are likely to apply for a Green Card through the EB1C immigrant scheme as an international executive or manager.  , H1B visa holders are more likely to come under the EB2 Green Card or EB3 Green Card visa routes.
Read more at:http://www.workpermit.com/news/trump-requirements-h1b-and-l1-us-visa-holders-mean-mandatory-face-face-interviews-us-green

Contact Darren Heyman, Las Vegas Immigration Attorney, for more information.