Never a dull moment here in San Diego County. Dozens of minor aftershocks continue to rattle nerves as well as the ground Monday following one of the strongest earthquakes to ever hit the region. Two people were killed and at least 100 injured when a 7.2 temblor rocked Baja and…
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F1 Student Visas – Student visa fraud ring found at Fla. school
Many students come to the US to gain great education and future opportunities as a result. At the same time, many prospective students, intend to use the student visa as a cover in order to stay in the US. After 9/11 the rules became tougher, if a student fails to…
State Senator targets illegal immigrant inmates
Anne Arundel County state senator is continuing his efforts to better identify illegal immigrants in the state’s prison system, hoping an increased number of deportations could save Maryland money. Well, it will take more than that to save them money. The Senator has proposed legislation to require the state Division…
Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s boys will undergo training to target illegal immigrants
Sheriff Arpaio is determined to bring down illegal immigrants, even the Federal government is not a barrier anymore. It is Arpaio’s law or the highway. When the federal government stripped Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio and his deputies of their power to enforce federal immigration laws on the streets, the…
Massachusetts Election: Death Blow for Immigration Reform?
According to New America Media, Massachusetts could spell trouble for Democrats, but advocates of immigration reform say it’s not over yet. By capturing the seat held by former Democratic Sen. Edward Kennedy who passed away last summer, Republican Scott Brown brings a different vision to the historically blue state. While…
San Diego Immigration Attorney – Fleeing Violence, Immigrants and Restaurants Move From Tijuana, Mexico to San Diego
I recently was interviewed by the Latin America News Dispatch about our work with Mexican clients relocating to San Diego. The majority of clients are in need of immediate assistance to relocate due to the increasing violence. Our work with Business owners is to assist with obtaining an E2 visa…
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Intersection of Immigration and Civil Rights
This story was posted originally at Immigration Impact, we thought it is worth sharing today. Today, we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a man whose dream of equality and human rights changed the course of history. His legacy will be remembered this week by…
Immigrant rights advocates V. the Arizona Anti Immigrants Sherrif
Thousands of immigrant rights advocates marched in front of a county jail in Phoenix Saturday in a protest that was aimed at Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s immigration efforts and was marked by a clash between a small group of protesters and police officers. Organizers say the protest was meant…
No texting Immigrants before raids – you may get criticized!!
Here is an interesting story by the NY Daily News. An advocate for immigrants is under fire for sending text messages to warn Hispanics about crime sweeps by an Arizona sheriff. What a horrible thing to do, don’t you think:)) According to The Associated Press, Lydia Guzman, director of immigrant…