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Obama’s immigration order

November 20, 2014  |   by admin  |  Blog

On November 20, 2014 President Obama announced a new executive order providing protection to illegal immigrants in the USA. This executive order could affect as many as 3.3 million people who have been living in the United States illegally for at least five years. This new initiative will give work permits and deportation deferrals to …

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Green Cards for Same-Sex Couples Available After DOMA Repeal

July 5, 2013  |   by admin  |  Blog

Now that DOMA is repealed, same sex, gay couples in the US are eligible for the same immigration benefits that opposite sex couples have, including spousal green cards and visas.

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Immigration Reform Bill to Debate on Senate Floor Starting June 10, 2013

June 7, 2013  |   by admin  |  Blog

Immigration reform bill will soon be debated in Senate. Opponents of the immigration reform assert that, if passed, it would take away jobs from American citizens by granting amnesty to undocumented population. Opponents of the immigration reform are also concerned that the border security measures are not adequate.

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Immigration Reform Bill Introduced in Senate

April 18, 2013  |   by admin  |  Blog

Immigration reform or immigration amnesty bill establishes Registered Provisional Immigration Status to certain eligible aliens illegally in the US. This status will grant them a right to work in the US, travel internationally and petition for their children and spoused residing in the US. After 10 years in Registered Provisional Immigration Status (5 years for aliens in DREAM Act status) they would become eligible for Lawful Permanent Residency in the US known as green card.

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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Driver’s Licenses

August 24, 2012  |   by admin  |  Blog

Most of the states will issue driver’s licenses to persons granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

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Deferred Action: New Law for Illegal Youth Who Came to The US as Children

July 13, 2012  |   by admin  |  Blog

Deferred action lawyer explain new deferred action immigration law: aliens who entered the US as children, are under 30 and do not present a risk to national security or public safety and who meet other criteria are eligible to receive deferred action for two years, subject to renewal, and work authorization.

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As Predicted by Valentini Law Offices, H-1B Visa Quota Reached on June 11, 2012

July 6, 2012  |   by admin  |  Blog

FY2014 H-1B visa quota will open up on April 1, 2013 to a dramatic surge in application numbers. Acting fast and establishing a relationship with a qualified immigration attorney in January, February or early March 2013 can be crucial in meeting FY2014 H-1B visa quota!

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H-1B Visa Quota for FY2013 to Close Early June 2012

June 1, 2012  |   by admin  |  Blog

Judging from USCIS updates on number of incoming H-1B visa applications, we at Valentini Law Offices predict that FY2013 H-1B visa quota will close in early June 2012.

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H-1B Visa Quota Update

May 3, 2012  |   by admin  |  Blog

As H-1B visa application numbers are doubling, NY immigration lawyer predicts that H-1B visa quota for FY2013 will close in June or July 2012.

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First Week of H-1B Visa Season: Number of Applications Doubled Compared to Same Period Last Year

April 11, 2012  |   by admin  |  Blog

As H-1B visa application numbers are doubling, it fairly safe to assume that H-1B visa quota for FY2013 would not remain open for long and might close very soon. Eligible foreign workers and their US employees are advised to immediately start the application process while FY2013 H-1B visa quota is still open.

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