Attorney Vishal Chander Speaks on Asian American Legal History
DALLAS, TEXAS — On May 23, 2014, Immigration attorney Mr. Vishal Chander presented a lecture entitled, “Asian American Legal History: Echoes of the Past in Today’s Immigration Debate†at an event hosted by the Dallas Asian American Bar Association. The lecture, which coincides with Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, compared the immigration struggles of Asian […]
Texas Governor Mandates State Contractors Use E-Verify
Texas Governor Rick Perry issued an Executive Order mandating the use of the E-Verify system by all contractors performing services for Texas agencies under the oversight of the governor. The order was announced on December 3, 2014, during a press conference by Governor Perry addressing border security. The Executive Order imposes two requirements as a […]
White House Statement Outlines Action Before Official Announcement
The White House has issued an early statement prior to President Obama’s announcement regarding executive action on immigration, which is scheduled for tonight, November 20, 2014, at 8:00 EST. The statement entitled “5 Things to know about how President Obama’s Actions Impacts Undocumented Immigrants.†The statement indicates that the President’s program will be called the […]
Press Release: Woman Sues Grand Prairie and Arlington After Being Wrongfully Imprisoned on Felony Arrest Warrant with a $50,000 Bond
FORT WORTH, TEXAS — On September 7, 2012, Ms. Shelia Moore filed a civil rights lawsuit in the United States District Court in Fort Worth, Texas alleging Constitutional violations by police officers from the cities of Grand Prairie, Texas and Arlington, Texas. Ms. Moore’s claim arises out her wrongful arrest and imprisonment after Grand Prairie […]
Temporary Protected Status Extended for El Salvador
On May 30, 2013, DHS announced the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of El Salvador for an additional 18 month period, starting September 10, 2013 through March 9, 2015. Current nationals of El Salvador holding TPS must reregister during the 60 day period beginning May 30, 2013 through July 29, 2013. Related […]
Employers Must Use Revised I-9 Form
As of May 7, 2013, employers must use the revised Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification (Revision 03/08/2013) for all new hires and reverifications. The new form does not need to be completed for existing employees if a properly completed I-9 form is on file. Spanish language versions of the form may be used in Puerto […]
DHS Announces TPS Extension for Haiti
On September 21, 2012, DHS announced it has extended TPS designation for nationals of Haiti. Haitian nationals who have continuously resided in the United States since January 12, 2011 and previously registered for TPS are eligible for extension of their status. The registration 60 day registration period begins following publication of the notice in the […]
Congress Extends E-Verify, Regional Center, Special Religious Worker, and Conrad 30
On September 28, 2012, President Obama signed into law Public Law 112–176, which extends the following programs until September 30, 2015 — E-Verify, Immigrant Investor (EB-5) Pilot Program, Special immigrant visa for non-minister special immigrant religious workers, and the date by which J-1 nonimmigrant exchange visitors must obtain status to qualify for the Conrad 30. […]
Temporary Protected Status Extended for Honduras
On April 3, 2013, USCIS announced extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of Honduras for an additional 18 month period, starting July 6, 2013 through January 5, 2015. Hondurans currently holding TPS status must re-register during the 60 day re-registration period running from April 3, 2013 through June 3, 2013. Applications will not […]
Temporary Protected Status Extended for Nicaragua
On April 3, 2013, USCIS announced extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of Nicaragua for an additional 18 month period, starting July 6, 2013 through January 5, 2015. Nicaraguan nationals currently holding TPS status must re-register during the 60 day re-registration period running from April 3, 2013 through June 3, 2013. Applications will […]