Category Archives: Immigration
Is Immigration Reform on the Horizon?
Now that the Presidential election is behind, when can the US expect to see comprehensive immigration reform? It has been believed that both political parties agree there needs to be reforms. But when will this happen? The Los Angeles Times reported on December 7th, 2012 that the Obama administration plans to begin an all-out drive… Read More »
Now Is the Time To Apply For Deferred Action
Many young undocumented immigrants have been hesitant to apply for deferred action for fear that it might end up making a difficult and frightening situation even worse. Ever since President Obama announced his executive order granting deferred action for some qualified young immigrants, people have wondered what would happen if he lost re-election? … Read More »
Immigration Reform is a Non-Partisan Issue (or at least it should be)
Immigration reform is not only good for those dreaming to live in the U.S., but it is also good for our economic growth. The U.S. is in desperate need for talented, hardworking and educated new citizens. These new citizens and permanent residents would fill jobs that would otherwise be sent overseas and create new jobs… Read More »
How Do the Political Parties Stand on Immigration Issues?
These past few years, immigration issues have been discussed a great deal by politicians. But, where do the political parties actually stand with regard to immigration matters? Check out my blog which highlights the Republican and Democratic platforms relating to this important topic. Go to http://immigrationnutsandbolts.blogspot.com/
Why is Immigration Good for America?
Immigration makes America stronger. As a country of immigrants, the U.S. would not be the great nation that it is if it were not for our diversity and the great contributions made by those brave people who took tremenous risks to relocate here. Read my July 21, 2012 blog at http://immigrationnutsandbolts.blogspot.com/ for ten good reasons why immigration… Read More »
Warning About New Telephone Scam Directed to Foreigners
The attorneys at Tucker & Ludin have received reports of a new telephone scam directed to legal aliens in the U.S. According to what we have heard, someone will call a legal alien claiming to be an officer of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The “officer” will know a little bit of… Read More »
Update on President Obama’s Deferred Action for DREAMers
As we reported in the Immigration news section of this website, on June 15th 2012, the Obama administration announced that the administration will stop deporting and begin granting work permits to younger undocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. as children and have since led law-abiding lives. Since that landmark announcement, Tucker & Ludin has… Read More »