In the wake of President Obama’s reelection, people involved in the immigration field still recall how the DREAM Act fell short of being heard at
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Rebuttable Presumption of the Disruption of Continuity of Residence
Two of the elements that a potential naturalization applicant should meet are the continuous residence and physical presence requirements. If you obtained your permanent residency
Read moreObama Hosts White House Meeting on Immigration Reform
On April 19, 2011, President Obama hosted a White House Meeting with 70 national leaders—including Mayor Bloomberg, former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, among others—to discuss the
Read moreImmigration Agencies in Case of a Government Shutdown
On April 8, 2011, AILA released an update on what would happen to different immigration-related government agencies in case the government shuts down. Please note
Read moreFee Waiver Guidelines from the March 2011 USCIS Policy Memorandum
Introduction People who could not afford to pay the filing fees for certain immigration paperwork can file a fee waiver request. The USCIS developed the
Read moreUSCIS Unveils New Naturalization Certificate
Immigration officials, in an effort to deter fraud, will unveil today a new naturalization certificate for people who become U.S. citizens. The new certificates, used
Read moreGOP State Reps Seek to Redefine Birthright Citizenship
The representative for Texas’ 6th District, along with more than a dozen other Republican state legislators across the country, plans to introduce a bill in
Read moreUSCIS Filing Fee Increases Effective November 23, 2010
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on September 23, 2010 the final rule adjusting fees for immigration applications and petitions. The final rule
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