More than 2 million cases are pending in the US immigration courts. In California, families and individuals can wait for years to have their immigration cases heard in court. During this time, individuals and families face the unknown while their lives are placed in...
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program has entered the news again after protecting thousands of people in California and around the country from deportation. A judge in Texas has declared the program to be illegal. It is on hold for new applicants...
California companies that wish to hire foreign workers to fill positions that require specialized skills or qualifications must complete the U.S. Department of Labor’s Permanent Labor Certification process before they file Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker forms....
The United States has more international students than any nation, with many of these students in California. However, our current immigration system makes it hard for these students to remain in the country after graduation. Why is it hard for international students...
California is the most populous state in the United States, and it shares a border with Mexico. This means there are many immigrants and asylum seekers in the region, and the process of immigration and asylum are of immense importance to them. Changes to the asylum...
Although someone may petition for a family member to immigrate to the United States, visa backlogs develop. A California resident may need help addressing the issue of a relative waiting for a visa with no apparent end in sight. A new program proposed by the Biden...
Persons wishing to bring family members to the United States can apply for the necessary visa to do so. The volume of such applicants can be significant, leaving many awaiting the processing of their visa petitions. California residents could wait far longer than they...
To the casual observer, the immigration court system in California is a tangled mess of rules, regulations and exceptions. It can be even more challenging for the undocumented immigrants who pass through the system every day. These individuals may not speak English as...
There's good news for any DACA recipient in California who has ever dreamt of a life as a police officer. After new legislation has passed, it's now legal for these Dreamers to pursue a career in law enforcement. Police departments need officers This change in...
California has many immigrants who love this country and want to become citizens. To accomplish this, they must be permanent residents of the United States for at least five years. After that, they must pass a citizenship test and interview. Applicants only have two...