7 companies offering fraudulent legal services to immigrants shut down

After months of investigation into immigration fraud, New York State Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo last week shut down seven companies and sued two other organizations for providing fraudulent legal services to immigrants. These companies offered legal advice to immigrants without being licensed attorneys or having accreditation ... Read more

EOIR postpones changes to automated information system

On Wednesday I reported that the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) plans to make changes to the automated immigration case information system. Yesterday the EOIR announced that the changes are postponed until October 4, 2010. The EOIR's new decision is due to the ... Read more

Changes in automated system could be detrimental to immigrants

The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) announced Monday changes to the automated information system for immigration cases. Improvements were supposedly made to establish a higher level of security for the immigrant, his or her family members and representatives who want access to information about the status ... Read more

Increase in passport and immigrant visa quotas

Beginning today, fees for U.S. passport, immigrant visa and other consular services will be increased. The U.S. Department of State announced that the increase was necessary to cover the costs associated with processing these consular services. Last June, the State Department also increased visa fees ... Read more

More recommendations to avoid acts of labor discrimination

Federal law prohibits discriminatory practices during the search and hiring of an employee. Yesterday, I briefed you on some of the steps an employer must follow in the employment verification process. But there are more: 1. An employer must provide the same job information over the phone to all callers and ... Read more

Tips to avoid acts of discrimination in the workplace

The following information is essential for business owners or persons responsible for hiring employees. There are federal laws that prohibit discriminatory practices during the search, hiring, employment eligibility verification process (known as Form I-9) or termination of persons authorized to work in the United States. To avoid acts of discrimination, an employer ... Read more

Increase in non-immigrant visa quotas

Effective June 4, 2010, nonimmigrant visa quotas will be increased. The U.S. Department of State announced that the increase was necessary to cover the increased costs associated with processing nonimmigrant visas. This increase applies to nonimmigrant visas that are stamped in passports and visas for ... Read more

Videos with immigration information

In order to better inform my readers about immigration issues, I have started a YouTube channel. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-tgyxnzab4&hl=en_US&fs=1&] To view these videos, which have already aired on Univision in Los Angeles, you can go to the following address: www.youtube.com/inmigraciontv I invite my readers to ask questions and make comments, either on YouTube or ... Read more

Celebrities raise their voices in opposition to Arizona law

Shakira was the first major star to travel to Arizona and express her opposition to SB1070. She met with Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon and then with the public. More celebrities continue to raise their voices against Arizona's controversial immigration law. Today it was Hector Elizondo, with the following ... Read more

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