Author: otmseo
Immigrant Profiles
The purpose of our immigrant profiles is to provide insight into the many different lives and circumstances capsulated in the term “immigrant”. When we see public demonstrations for immigrants, some view them as people who should be able to stay in the US because they are just trying to better their lives. Others see them […]
Read MoreProfile 2 Cancellation of Removal for Non-Permanent Residents
My story is pretty typical of many Mexicans who have come to America to find work, and send money back home to help other family members. Back in 1992, it was easy for migrant workers to come across the border to work in the fields for large companies. At first, I worked in Texas, then […]
Read MoreGreen Card Through Marriage
It is absolutely lawful to apply for a green card through marriage with a United States citizen or permanent resident. This particular marital relationship with a foreign national is sometimes referred to as a green card marriage. It’s essential to recognize, that a so called green card through marriage is only legitimate under immigration regulations […]
Read MoreArizona’s efforts to crackdown on public benefits for illegal aliens results in lawsuit
Arizona’s efforts to crackdown on public benefits for illegal aliens results in lawsuit In an article by Howard Fischer of Capitol Media Services, it was reported that Gov. Jan Brewer and top Republican leaders lashed out Tuesday at the League of Arizona Cities and Towns for its lawsuit challenging a new law designed to crack […]
Read MoreThe Government Shutdown’s Effect on Immigration
We were glad to see the USCIS continue to operate and hold marriage case interviews and see people at the window. However, all immigration court cases have been delayed, with the exception of the of people who are in detention. For detailed information about the effect of the shutdown, see http://www.aila.org/content/default.aspx?docid=35062.
Read MoreJUDICIARY INDEPENDENCE UNDER ATTACK IN IMMIGRATION COURT
The Department of Justice / OPPM recently issued a new policy directed to immigration judges, subtly restraining their authority to make independent decisions in granting continuances / adjournments in removal hearings. While I am not opposed to administrative policies furthering the interests of judicial economy, this particular policy infringes the rights and duties of immigration […]
Read MoreAsylum Granted – Amazon Bestseller
The new book, “Asylum Granted” by immigration attorneys, Thomas W. Goldman and Peter J. Loughlin quickly became a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. The authors were pleased and humbled by the wide acceptance of the book, particularly in light of the heartbreaking humanitarian challenges at the U.S. border. The relevance and critical timing in publishing […]
Read MoreBusiness Visas: Legal Aliens Help Support the U.S. Economy
We often hear our immigration laws need reforming, but most of the attention is on reforming laws affecting immigrants who are in the United States illegally. We do, of course, realize that is perhaps not the politically correct way of saying it, but if we are going to solve our immigration problems, we have to […]
Read MoreUpdate: DHS Proposes Changes to Definitions of Public Charge
On September 22, 2018 the Department of Homeland Security released an advance copy of the Public Charge Rogation. It’s important to state that at this time this is a proposed rule change and not a final rule. Typically when the officer evaluated the application he/she would take into account the applicants financial status. Tax returns, […]
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