In our last post, we talked about how there is a huge backlog for immigration cases. Financial resources are being prioritized in areas of enforcement, as opposed to the immigration court system. The amount of cases in backlog is staggering, and new case work keeps...
September 17> David Ware Northwest University, Kirkland WA October 9 David Ware University of Alaska, Fairbanks, AK October 19-22 David Ware NAFSA Region I, Boise, ID "Consular Corner: Update on the World of Visas and Travel" October 23 David Ware IMMLAW Conference,...
A few weeks ago, we wrote a post about the incredible backlog of asylum cases that US immigration courts are dealing with. In just the last four years, pending asylum cases have skyrocketed by 800 percent. Today, we're going to start a series of posts to look at the...
Upon first glance, you may think that an article titled "What rights do immigrants in the US have?" would be an enlightening and interesting read, providing answers to the complex questions that often surround the world of immigration law. However, this article,...
When it comes to immigration decisions and actions, everything can seem permanent. It would be understandable to think that any decision made by a ruling body or any act taken by a ruling body can't be appealed or changed. Given the serious nature of immigration laws...
The U.S. system for asylum seekers still isn't where it needs to be, and nothing exemplifies this more than one Syrian man who is trying to get his family into the United States. The 35-year-old man was able to get in to the country after fleeing the civil war that...
What many people may not realize about "deportation" is that it is no longer legally considered "deportation" by name. It is still commonly referred to as deportation, of course, and everyone knows what someone means when they say "deportation." But in fact, a change...
When it comes to visas and eligibility, many people will immediately jump ahead in the conversation and immediately talk about people who enter the United States without inspectino. Obviously, entering the country without inspection typically complicates the matter...
Immigration is an issue that doesn't only affect individuals, though that is (understandably) where most of the focus is placed. There are many organizations and companies out there that need to be compliant with immigration regulations, as they strize to keep their...
When it comes to immigration processes and matters, there will likely be an interview scheduled with an official at some point down the line. Almost all immigration process include such an interview, and the interview is performed with an official from U.S....