Obama Calls Arizona’s new anti-immigrant law misguided. An understatement!
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Mexican-born Actress Charged with Marriage Fraud
Remember, ALWAYS be TRUTHFUL with the U.S. Government and with your Immigration Lawyer. It doesn’t matter who you are, you must follow the law, if you wish to benefit from it. Mexican-born actress charged with marriage fraud (AP) LOS ANGELES — Mexican-born actress Fernanda Romero has had bit parts in such movies as the horror…
Seattle University Spectator: Young SU law grad Andre Olivie fights for immigrants
Young SU law grad Andre Olivie fights for immigrants By Caitlin King | Published: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 | The Spectator Andre Olivie graduated from the Seattle University School of Law last year. Olivie focuses on immigration, naturalization and asylum law… CLICK HERE
April 10th : Immigrant Rights Rally : Seattle :11:00am
Immigration Reform Rally: We Can’t Afford to Wait! April 10, 2010 | Gates Open at 11 a.m. | Program Noon Occidental Park, Seattle PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Confirmed Speakers Rep. Jim McDermott, D-Washington Dow Constantine, King County Executive Pramila Jayapal, Executive Director, OneAmerica Cecile Hansen, Duwamish Tribal Chair Mike Gempler, Washington Growers’ Association Carlos Padilla, DREAM Act…
Refugees from Asia, Africa, Mideast sworn in as US citizens
Refugees from Asia, Africa, Mideast sworn in as US citizens WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Tuesday joined immigration officials and well-wishers in welcoming 27 refugees from the world’s trouble spots as they were sworn in as US citizens. “This is now officially your country,” Obama said in a televised message that was beamed into…
Seattle’s Ellis Island
I just heard this interesting KUOW 94.5 report on the sad history of immigration detention in the region. The report talks about the former Seattle Immigrant Detention Center near the International District on Airport Way. The Center closed down in 1999 and has been replaced by the much larger Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma. CLICK HERE…
Don’t Forget! Rally for Immigrant Rights on May 1st 2010
Immigration lawyers can do alot to help immigrants navigate the complicated U.S. immigration system, but sometimes harsh laws simply need to be changed. You can help change immigration policy for the better, irregardless of your immigration status. Only U.S. citizens 18yrs old and over can vote in elections to support pro-immigrant politicians, but both citizens and non-citizens can write letters to politicians,…
How Can I Become A Citizen?
For many immigrants, the final step in the quest for the American Dream is to become an American citizen. Benefits of Being a United States Citizen Citizens have the right to vote, thus help to strengthen our democracy and lobby for their interests. Citizens can obtain a United States Passport, making travel much easier as…
Beware of Imposters!
It is very important that those seeking immigration legal advice work with reputable licensed immigration attorneys or established not for profit community organizations. See yesterdays NY Times City Room Article. March 1, 2010, 4:46 pm $3 Million Judgment in Immigration Fraud Case By KIRK SEMPLE A businesswoman in Jackson Heights, Queens, who falsely promised to…
Can I Sponsor My Same-Sex Partner for a Greencard?
Currently, U.S. immigration laws only allow married opposite-sex couples to sponsor a spouse for a green card. If you are a woman in a committed relationship with another woman or a man in a committed relationship with another man, you cannot sponsor your partner. Even in states where same-sex marriage is legal, your marriage will…