Maryland Voters Approve Dream Act Law
Maryland Voters Approve Dream Act Law On November 6, 2012, a Maryland law that grants an in-state tuition discount to undocumented college students won voter approval in a referendum that set a precedent [...]
Immigrants Play Key Role in Virginia Economy
Immigrants Play Key Role in Virginia Economy In October 2012, The Commonwealth Institute of Virginia released a new report titled “Critical Assets: The State of Immigrants in Virginia’s Economy”. The study finds that [...]
Summary Judgment Victory in Case Involving Breach of Fiduciary Duty by a Foreign LLC Owner
Summary Judgment Victory in Case Involving Breach of Fiduciary Duty by a Foreign LLC Owner I.S. Law Firm is proud to announce that in a recent Memorandum Opinion, Judge Trenga of the U.S. District [...]
I.S. Law Firm Will Submit Your Entry for Diversity Visa Lottery-2014 for Free
I.S. Law Firm Will Submit Your Entry for Diversity Visa Lottery-2014 for Free This year, I.S. law Firm again offers free services to those who wish to immigrate to the United States by [...]
Guide to Deferred Action for Immigrant Youth (DACA)
Guide to Deferred Action for Immigrant Youth (DACA) The Obama administration recently announced that it will offer relief from deportation for young immigrants who were brought to the country as minors and meet other specific requirements. [...]
Asylum Clock
Asylum Clock Many asylum applicants have experienced problems with the so-called “asylum clock”. The asylum clock is a clock that measures the 150 days after an applicant files for asylum before the applicant can apply [...]
Obama Administration to Halt Deportations of DREAMers
Obama Administration to Halt Deportations of DREAMers On June 15, 2012, Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano announced that, effective immediately, certain young people who were brought to the United States as young [...]
Battle over VAWA Continues
Battle over VAWA Continues The U.S. Congress remains deadlocked over the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which provides immigration relief to victims of domestic violence, as the battle continues over reconciling [...]
Asylum Statistics
Asylum Statistics On July 26, 2012, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Asylum Division has released asylum statistics by applicants’ countries, gender, asylum offices, types, etc. In fiscal year 2011, top ten [...]
USCIS Begins Accepting Requests for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
USCIS Begins Accepting Requests for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals On August 15, 2012, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has begun accepting requests for consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals. Effective immediately, [...]