We hear it every day: "I want to apply for DACA, but I'm afraid I'll be denied because I have a criminal record. What do I do?"
We hear it every day: "I want to apply for DACA, but I'm afraid I'll be denied because I have a criminal record. What do I do?"
Last week, the Senate "Gang of Eight officially released their proposal for comprehensive immigration reform. Immigrants and immigration advocates are already discussing the possibility of a new path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, but it is important to remember that no new immigration laws have passed yet.
Topics: Deferred Action (DACA) Updates, Immigration Reform Updates, Immigration Blog
1.76 million undocumented immigrants are estimated to qualify for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) since the bill was passed in June 2012, but a majority of those 1.76 million have not taken the steps to apply for this opportunity to live in the United States without fear of deportation. Many have not yet applied because of fears surrounding the application and approval process. We outlined many of the fears about applying to DACA previously on our blog.
Sure, the tech industry has a vested interest in immigration reform due to the amount of high-skilled STEM workers that its fast-paced industry needs. But in a lightning-fast and electronic industry, Mark Zuckerberg has succeeded in reminding us how personal the immigration issue really is.
As in many highly-charged debates, we've heard some extreme views both for and against immigration reform. And, like other political and social movements in U.S. history, there is truth to both sides of the issue.
Civil- and social-rights movements have catalyzed many of the most important and most historic changes in the United States. As a diverse nation, we have a colorful - and painful - history of social reformation over the years.
The month of March represented the 10-year anniversary of the Iraq war. The war was declared over in late 2011, but its effects will linger for quite some time.
Topics: Immigration Reform Updates, Personal and Family Visas, Immigration Blog
There has been a buzz across the U.S. these last few days on the issue of same-sex marriage. If you're on Facebook, you've seen the marriage equality symbol on users' timelines and in their profile pictures. If you follow the news, you've seen marches and protests. And, you probably know someone whose life is personally affected by the current state of marriage laws in the United States.
Topics: Immigration Reform Updates, Personal and Family Visas, Immigration Blog
by Caroline Tang, VISANOW's Senior Manager of Legal Services
Topics: For Human Resources Professionals, Work-Based Visas, Immigration Blog
