After months of congressional and industry negotiations behind closed doors, details regarding the proposed immigration reform bill are finally being revealed. Of course, nothing is set in stone and the terms of immigration reform could change significantly by the time a bill is passed and signed (if that even occurs). With that in mind, below are significant changes that will affect our clients and foreign national employees.
Topics: Immigration Reform Updates, Work-Based Visas, Immigration Blog
by Caroline Tang, VISANOW's Senior Manager of Legal Services
Topics: Work-Based Visas, Personal and Family Visas, Immigration Blog
On June 15, 2012 Secretary of Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano announced that undocumented individuals who arrived in the U.S. prior to their 16th birthday may apply for deferred action as long as all requirements are met. For a list of requirements, please refer to our previous blog post written by Jennifer Zimberg, esq. Deferred action essentially acts as a "get out of jail free card for a two-year period, providing relief from removal from the country or from entering into removal proceedings for undocumented individuals who qualify. It also provides work authorization. The question is, what happens after these two years pass?
Deferred action for childhood arrivals ("DACA) offers a wonderful benefit to individuals who entered the United States without inspection or whose lawful status expired prior to June 15, 2012. If approved, DACA defers removal proceedings for two years and allows the individual to remain in the United States without accruing unlawful presence.
by Marina Falkina, VISANOW Canadian Immigration Specialist
Topics: Work-Based Visas, Personal and Family Visas, Immigration Blog
The grant of deferred action prevents certain undocumented individuals from removal from the United States, provided that they meet a specific set of criteria. Deferred action also grants work authorization for a period of two years.
Topics: Deferred Action (DACA) Updates, Immigration Reform Updates, Immigration Blog
by Caroline Tang, VISANOW's Senior Manager of Legal Services
Just last week the nation's business and labor leaders came to an agreement that could help manage the future influx of immigrant workers. Keep in mind that this was one of the most contentious topics when immigration reform was debated back in 2007.
