The federal government regulates immigration under rules established in 1952 when the Immigration and Nationality Act was passed. In 1986, the Immigration Reform and Control Act was passed to curb unauthorized immigration. The IRCA strengthened sanctions against...
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services recently made public its estimate of the number of people working in the country through the H1-B visa program. However, it has been pointed out that these numbers are a bit inflated due to the hundreds of...
Those living in the Dallas and Houston area as well as other parts of Texas will want to be aware of recent developments regarding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, otherwise known as DACA. The court struck down efforts by President Donald Trump to...
Some lawful permanent residents in Texas want to become naturalized U.S. citizens so that they can fully embrace their adopted country. The process by which permanent residents can become U.S. citizens is called naturalization. Before people can become naturalized...
While social media is an effective way for Texas residents to spread messages, it also is one of the worst offenders when it comes to enabling bad information. Bad information can lead to serious consequences, especially when it comes to immigration law. For instance,...
Some legal immigrants in Texas may be concerned that applying for unemployment could affect the status of their green card application. In part, this is based in fear over the Trump administration's "public charge" rule. This has to do with whether immigrants seek...
A company in Texas that wishes to hire a foreign national might pursue an EB-1 visa in some cases, which is for individuals who can demonstrate that they have an extraordinary ability within their profession. However, when the organization that owns the Buffalo...
Individuals in Texas who have served in the military or are currently in the military can apply to become naturalized citizens online. Furthermore, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) says that military personnel can also receive notices from immigration...
Texans who are having immigration issues and facing the prospect of deportation have reason to be concerned about what the future holds. The process of deportation can be complex. Keeping track of prominent cases such as one in which a reality television cast member...
Employers that have a presence in several countries may be able to relocate a foreign employee to Texas through the L-1B program. It bestows a special status to a professional with specialized knowledge who plans to come to the United States in an effort to further a...
