Category: Immigration Law
SMITH LETTER HALF TRUE
In his Feb. 19 letter, U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith said the 14th Amendment never intended to grant birthright citizenship to children born in the U.S to foreigners. He cited amendment author Sen. Jacob Howard’s comments during Senate debate on May 30, 1866, but he stopped quoting Howard when he got to the word “foreigners.†Here’s the rest of the story: “This will not, of course, include persons born in the United States who are foreigners, aliens, who belong to the families of ambassadors or foreign ministers …†Howard said. He did not say it would exclude citizenship to children of ... Read more
CORNYN’S NO HELP
Sen. John Cornyn is probably sincere in the compassion he expressed in the Jan. 29 paper (“Texans take note: Obama’s heart isn’t in immigration reformâ€) for the millions here without immigration papers. However, he must have decided that to actually do something for them would be political suicide. The DREAM Act, which would have legalized young people without papers who grew up here, had enough support to pass in the Senate and be signed into law, but Cornyn helped to block it from coming to a vote. So, his heart is with those who want to legalize their status, but ... Read more
AS OF NOV. 8, 2010 USCIS WILL NO LONGER ACCEPT I-485S FILED CONCURRENTLY WITH RELIGIOUS WORKER PETITIONS (I-360S)
As of November 8, 2010, USCIS will no longer accept any I-485, I-765 (work) or I-131 (travel) applications filed concurrently with or filed based on pending I-360 petitions from individuals seeking classification as special immigrant religious workers. http://bit.ly/USCISReligiousFilings
CAN I GET A WORK AUTHORIZATION DOCUMENT?
Can I get a work authorization document? Yes, as long as you fit under one of the following categories: ASYLEES/REFUGEES. FOREIGN STUDENTS. 01) F-1 Optional Practical Training in an occupation related to studies (pre-completion OPT, post-completion OPT, 17-month extension for students with a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics. 02) F-1 Off-campus employment with a qualifying international organization; 03) F-1 Off-campus employment due to severe economic hardship. 04) J-2 spouse or minor child of a J-1 exchange visitor. 05) M-1 Practical Training after completion of studies. EMPLOYMENT BASED NONIMMIGRANTS’ 01) B-1 who is the personal or domestic servant of ... Read more
ARIZONA LAW DEMONSTRATES NEED FOR FEDERAL IMMIGRATION REFORM
Yesterday, the State of Arizona passed the most restrictive immigration law in the country. The law requires Arizona State police to stop and interrogate any person who appears to be unlawfully present in the United States. This law will inevitably result in United States citizens being arrested, interrogated and treated like criminals for simply looking like an undocumented immigrant. What does an undocumented immigrant look like? What does a United States citizen look like? The Arizona police force is supposed to make these decisions? Based upon what? Such an arbitrary police power should make all lovers of freedom cringe. The ... Read more