H-1B Cap-Gap Is a lifesaver for Many

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Brian D. Lerner

Extension of Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) and F-1 Status for Eligible Students under the H-1B Specialty Occupation Worker Petition Cap-Gap Regulations Q: Just what is without a doubt the Specialty Worker Petition cap? A: The cap is without a doubt the congressionally-mandated limit about the amount associated with folks that may be granted initial [...]

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Pro Bono Attorney needed from American Immigration Lawyers Association

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Brian D. Lerner

There are organizations which will permit an Immigration Attorney to be pro bono and to help those in need. The hope is that more Immigration Attorneys will step up to the plate and help those in need, especially children. Our Immigration Law system is difficult enough. Can you imagine what a child must think when [...]

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Haitian Orphans can be adopted through legal immigration adoption means

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Brian D. Lerner

There are many orphans in Haiti at this time. The U.S. has the procedures under Immigration Law in place to legally adopt the orphans and bring them to the U.S. without undercutting the procedure or making it so things are not on the “up and up”. Immigration Adoptions of Haitians make certain that the parents [...]

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Grounds for Deportation and Deportation Relief in Deportation Hearings

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Brian D. Lerner

Grounds for Deportation and Deportation Relief in Deportation Hearings. For a myriad of reasons, people find themselves in deportation or removal or deportation proceedings. In these proceedings, Immigration tries to deport you from the United States. However, some ICE Trial Attorneys might be sympathic and try to work with your immigration attorney to resolve the [...]

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Immigration Reform Needed

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Brian D. Lerner

As of now, there are nearly 12 million people who are illegal in the U.S. We could simply say that they should all go home, or why should we reward people here illegally. However, the values of the U.S. and everything we believe draws people from all over the world here. Therefore, there should be [...]

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Could I file Bankruptcy while waiting for a Green Card?

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Brian D. Lerner

Waiting for a green card may have to file bankrupcy whats the impact – Immigration – Avvo.com http://ping.fm/V6wdN

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Do you fall under The Child Status Protection Act?

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Brian D. Lerner

Question: I am very confused if I fall under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA.) I have heard various things and just do not know if I qualify. Can you shed some light on this subject? Answer: Yes it is true that there has been some confusion as to whether or not certain cases apply [...]

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Can you immigrate to the United States?

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Brian D. Lerner

Question: I would like to know if I am eligible to come to the United States and immigrate so I can get my Green Card. I am very confused and am unsure of the possible ways. Can you shed some light on this subject? Answer: Through family-based immigration, a U.S. citizen or LPR can sponsor [...]

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Will the war affect my application?

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Brian D. Lerner

Question: I wish the best for the troops of the U.S. in Iraq. My concern is that I have an application going forward with the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services and am wondering if that will be affected. Also, I am having a friend coming into the U.S. for a visit. Will the war [...]

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BCIS, BICE, and BCBP – What does it all mean?

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Brian D. Lerner

Question: I am trying to follow the updates since the Immigration and Naturalization Services ceased to exist. However, I am having a very difficult time understanding all the new departments. Can you please explain? Answer: Yes, on March 1, the INS ceased to exist. All of the agency’s immigration functions were divided and transferred into [...]

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