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Immigration

The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act (DREAM)
The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act (DREAM Act) is a federal law proposed in the United States Senate that would change current immigration laws to be more favorable to aliens who were minors and who have been educated in the United States. The U.S. House of Representatives has proposed a bill along the same lines, and it is called the Student Adjustment Act. More...
Alien Rights - Food Stamps
All legal immigrant children under 18 years old, regardless of when they entered the United States, are eligible for food stamp programs beginning in fiscal year 2004. In addition, as of April 1, 2003, "qualified aliens" who have lived in the United States for at least five years from the date of their entry into the U.S. are eligible for the food stamp program. More...
Attorneys - Professional Responsibility Immigration Attorney - Judicial Sanctions and Criminal Prosecutions
Ethical misconduct by an immigration attorney may subject him or her to a variety of serious sanctions, not only in traditional disciplinary proceedings, but also through the use of judicial sanctions and potential criminal proceedings. In either case, much is at stake, including the attorney's reputation, finances, and ability to earn a livelihood. More...
Failure to Register and Falsification of Documents
The Immigration and Naturalization Act (INA) § 237 sets for the grounds for removal. Most aliens must report any change of address within 10 days of the change. Registration and reporting duties are set forth in the Immigration and Naturalization Act (INA). More...
Methods of Acquiring Citizenship - Naturalization - Objective Requirements Other Than Residence
In addition to making the specified showing of residence, an alien who wishes to become a naturalized United States citizen must meet several other objective requirements, including having the requisite mental capacity and age and possessing the requisite English literacy and knowledge of U.S. history and government. More...

Areas Of Practice

  • US Immigration for Business and Family
  • US Citizenship
  • Business Formation
  • International Adoptions
  • Temporary Business Visas
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