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…
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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…
Singapore Visas – Expat increase creates Economic Fears
For decades this city-state was known as one of the world’s most driven economies. But as Singapore recovers from recession, its residents are questioning a key part of the country’s economic model: its long-standing openness to foreigners as well as a labor force that is not always legal. Singapore has…
Haiti Earthquake and Immigration Reform
As Haiti reels from a devastating earthquake that flattened buildings and left thousands of people trapped under rubble, three Republicans from Florida are calling on President Obama to do what President Bush never did — grant temporary protected status to undocumented Haitians living in the U.S. Lincoln Diaz-Balart, Mario Diaz-Balart…
Should legal immigrants be deported for drug possession?
Most permanent residents think that just by having the Green Card they are safe from deportation, they should think again. When Jose Angel Carachuri-Rosendo was just 4 years old, his family moved from Mexico to Texas as legal U.S. immigrants. As the years passed, Carachuri-Rosendo firmly planted roots in the…
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…
What do you do in order to speed up Immigration Reform – put on your running shoes!
Here is a creative idea to report from the the New York Times, four immigrant students set out on foot from downtown Miami on Friday, starting a four-month walk to Washington to protest what they called the Obama administration’s lack of action on legislation granting legal status to illegal immigrants.…
Ilegal Work in the US, price may be too high
Washington prepares for immigration fight?
So as the year comes to an end, what will be the future of Immigration reform. President Obama’s administration has told immigration reform backers the president is committed to giving illegal immigrants a path to U.S. citizenship, officials said. Deputy Chief of Staff Jim Messina and other top officials delivered…