Category : Immigration
Mayors across the U.S. have spoken out condemning the new controversial immigration law in Arizona. Close to 200 mayors attended a vote on two measures brought by Los Angeles mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon. The pair of resolutions are a strong message of condemnation of the Arizona immigration policy.
“That’s not only a powerful message, but it’s a powerful lobbying group now,” said mayor Gordon.
Will Phil Gordon’s voice be heard?
One resolution not only condemns the Arizona law as “unconstitutional and un-American,” but calls for an immediate repeal.
A number of cities have imposed economic boycotts on Arizona as a symbol of their disapproval. But, there are also other states besides Arizona who have used the legislation as a springboard to put fourth similar legislation. In fact, at the Republican state convention, the party recently made it a party priority to push for a law similar to Arizona’s.
Intentionally or not, the governor of Arizona has stoked the emotions in the political clashes going on in his state. Governor Jan Brewer has signed a bill that targets a school district’s ethnic studies program.
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer
Brewer’s signing last week comes less than a month after she signed a controversial bill to crack down on illegal immigration. The measure has also been condemned by United Nations human rights experts.
The Tucson Unified School District program offers specialized courses in African-American, Mexican-American and Native-American studies that focus on history and literature from those particular ethnic groups. In the Mexican-American Studies program, an American history course explores the role of Hispanics in the Vietnam War, and a literature course examines Latino authors.
While proponents of the bill say that these school programs promote resentment of whites, opponents in the school district disagree.
“The governor believes… public school students should be taught to treat and value each other as individuals and not be taught to resent or hate other races or classes of people,” says the Arizona governor’s spokesperson Paul Senseman
The measure doesn’t prohibit classes that teach about a particular ethnic group, as long as the course is open to all students and doesn’t promote ethnic resentment.
New Arizona Immigration Law Has Fierce Opposition
A new Arizona immigration law has created such an uproar that personalities in the entertainment industry are vocalizing their opposition. A lawsuit filed by 15-year Tucson police veteran Martin Escobar was one of three lawsuits filed less than a week after Republican Gov. Jan Brewer signed the bill.
Escobar argues that there is no way for police officers to confirm a person’s immigration status without impeding investigations, not to mention that the law violates constitutional rights.
Arizona lawmakers ruled that civil complaints, even something as simple as an unkempt lawn, could trigger questions of one’s immigration status.
“Mexican-Americans are not going to take this lying down,” singer Linda Ronstadt, a Tucson native, said at a news conference on a lawsuit planned by the American Civil Liberties Union. Colombian singer Shakira and Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin have both joined in the opposition to the new law.
If you or a loved one has recently immigrated to the United States and feel that your rights may have been violated, you should contact an immigration attorney in your area.
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The Application for Asylum/Withholding of Removal is a 10-page document (plus supplemental material) that serves as a petition to the United States government for political asylum. You can use these documents to request asylum for yourself and for a spouse and children.
Background questions on the application require only truthful listing of names, dates and other specific information. A section on your reasons for applying for political asylum, however, asks for more details in your own words.
You should have an interpreter assist you, if necessary, while you review your documents with an experienced immigration lawyer. You must fully understand the questions in order to provide honest, credible and relevant answers.
Your legal status in America may depend on how well you fill out your political asylum application.
If you or a family member is seeking political asylum in the United States, consult an immigration attorney right away! You’ll want to ask critical questions such as: how long have you been practicing law; do you have experience with immigration cases; how many political asylum cases have you won?
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If you apply for a U.S. visa, you will likely have to travel to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate for an in-person visa interview with an immigration official. Though brief, this an important step in your visa application process.
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Listed below are a few things you should avoid during this crucial interview with U.S. immigration officials:
- Do not ever argue with an immigration official
- Do not be afraid to use conversational English – U.S. immigration officials look favorably upon visa candidates that demonstrate some level of English proficiency
- Do not appear disorganized or unprepared for the interview
- Do not give rehearsed answers – be organized but act naturally
- Do not act confused about where you will stay or what you will do while in the United States. You should be able to give a clear and concise idea of your plans.
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Immigration law is complicated and varies from country to country. It is important to speak with an attorney who specializes in USA immigration law before making any hasty decisions.
The U.S. Visa Waiver Program allows foreign citizens of specific countries to travel and stay in the United States on a temporary basis “90 days or less” without a visa.
In late 2008, several countries were added to the list of qualifying countries for VWP.
New countries include:
- Czech Republic
- Estonia
- Hungary
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Malta
- The Republic of Korea
- The Slovak Republic
Keep in mind that not all visitors from VWP countries will qualify for this program.
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Immigration law is complicated and varies from country to country. It is important to speak with an attorney who specializes in USA immigration law before making any hasty decisions.
Whether you are a student, professional, or simply a traveler, Whocanisue.com can help you find an experienced immigration lawyer to help you in the process of obtaining the correct travel, study, immigration or work visa.
Despite a recession and troubled job market, demand is expected to remain strong in 2009 for foreign workers seeking temporary U.S. work visas.
According to an April 1, 2009 story in the New York Times, U.S. immigration officials said they expected fewer new registrations for work visas. However the demand is likely to still outpace the supply.
Listed below are a few numbers related to temporary U.S. work visas:
- There are only 65,000 visas granted annually for H-1B temporary visas
- The New York Times says the number does not include the first 20,000 petitions from immigrants with degrees at the master’s level or above from American universities
- Roughly 163,000 petitions for H-1B visas were filed in 2008
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Visit our library to learn more about the visa application process.
Flight from your home country makes political asylum a matter of urgent importance. How quickly can you attain legal status to reside temporarily in the United States?
You have a year following arrival to apply, but you can submit your application in advance. Processing begins immediately upon receipt of your asylum application.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services usually:
- Requests fingerprints within 14 days
- Sends an interview notice within 21 days
- Performs an interview within 43 days
- Presents an asylum decision within 60 days
Approval is not automatic. To keep up with the deadlines and present your case in its best light, consult with an experienced immigration attorney.
Applying for a U.S. Visa can be a complicated process, with a wide variety of visa requirements and categories in which to apply.
If you want to apply for a U.S. Visa, you will need to determine which type most suits your purposes:
- Immigrant: Visas that allow for permanent residence
- Nonimmigrant: Temporary work, travel and student visas
Immigration law is complicated and varies from country to country. It is important to speak with a USA immigration attorney before making any decisions.
Visit our library to get more information on U.S. visa requirements and the application process.
