USCIS Announces “Entrepreneur in Residence” Program
Giselle Carson Oct 13, 2011 in Immigration News
A new USCIS Foreign “Entrepreneur in Residence” program is aimed at capitalizing on foreign entrrpreneurship to promote job creation and facilitate the process of EB-5 (foreing investors), EB-2 (advanced degree / exceptional ability) and L-1B (intra company transferee) visa applications. To read the press release, click here.
Continue ReadingUS Immigration and Customs Enforcement executed a nationwide 7 day “Cross Check” enforcement operation and as a result, arrested 2,901 convicted criminal aliens. Almost half of those arrested had multiple convictions, nearly 1,900 had committed felony crimes, 42 were gang members and 151 were convicted sex offenders. The first ICE “Cross Check” was carried out in 2009 in 37 states. Since then, thousands of arrests have been made. Read the ICE press release here for more […]
Continue ReadingThe 115-page order upheld most of the sections in HB 56, including those that allow the “reasonable suspicion” searches during traffic stops and require public schools to check the status of incoming students. Sections blocked included those that make it illegal to transport or harbor illegal immigrants and one which prevents illegal immigrants from enrolling in public universities. For more info read the opinion here.
Continue ReadingObama’s focus on high-priority removal cases not amnesty
Giselle Carson Sep 19, 2011 in Immigration News
The Obama administration announced its plans to focus on the removal of high-priority cases such as convicted felons, known gang members and those with egregious immigration violations. The Administration has noted that while the focus will be on deporting high-risk individuals, the policy does not grant amnesty to others. Specific consideration will be considered for veterans, minors and the elderly, pregnant women, those with serious health conditions, among others. Read the new policy memo […]
Continue ReadingTake a look at my article that was just published by the International Law Quarterly where I discuss traveler programs that can improve your travel experience abroad and address efforts by DHS and TSA to encourage international visitors and workers to the U.S. Read it here, at page 46.
Continue ReadingDHS has published the first of many regulations to streamline its processing of benefit requests. The regualtions eliminate the need for outdated paper forms and encourage users to file online. You can comment at uscis.gov until October 28, 2011. The new regulation is planned to take effect November 28, 2011.
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