On Monday, April 18, 2016 the Supreme Court heard the oral arguments in the case of U.S. v. Texas, in which President Obama’s executive order is being challenged as over stepping his Executive authority. Although speculations arose after the release … [Read more...]
DAPA Update – Immigration Reform News
DAPA is deferred action for parents of US citizen children. Next week will mark one year since President Obama came out with the executive action DAPA. It is still stuck in the courts. DAPA took a major setback this week in the 5th Circuit Court … [Read more...]
Update on President Obama’s Executive Action
President Obama's Executive Action back in November has been on hold. However, 4 parts of it have continued to go forward. 1) They are providing work authorization for certain H-4 spouses. Certain spouses of H-1B workers who are on the pathway to … [Read more...]
Obama Executive Order
I am continuing to monitor the new Obama Executive order. Yesterday, the House of Representatives voted 236-191 to approve legislation that approved funding for the Department of Homeland Security until the end of the budget year. However, they also … [Read more...]
The latest on what Obama might do in regards to the immigration system
Here is the latest on what Obama might do in regards to the immigration system. The plan for the executive action could be announced as early as November 21st. However, it could be delayed a few days after that depending on white house approval. No … [Read more...]
Still no news on immigration reform
By Michael J. Spychalski Sometimes in Immigration Law, it is not always best to become a U.S. citizen. This occurs after you petitioned a relative when you are a legal permanent resident and that relative might move into a category that is slower. … [Read more...]
Getting Closer to Immigration Reform
It looks like immigration reform is getting closer. The Senate has crafted a final immigration reform bill but it still needs to go through the House of Representatives. The bill deals with a visa for low-skilled workers being able to stay. It looks … [Read more...]