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Feds Reject Sheriff’s Bid for Immigration Program Knoxnews.com reports that federal authorities turned down Sheriff Jimmy Jones’ application to bring the 287(g) program Knox County. The program, which gives federal authority to local law enforcement, has been used infrequently save for a recent backlash in southern states against undocumented immigrants. After reducing funding for the program […]
Report: Immigration Bill Would Add Nearly 14,000 Jobs per District ABCnews.com reports that the Senate’s Immigration bill would add between 7,000 and 13,992 new jobs to each congressional district over the next decade. These figures were compiled using data from a Regional Economics Models, Inc. (REMI) study of economic data and new worker visas, as well […]
Macy’s to Pay $175,000 to Settle Immigrant Case The Business First reports that Macy’s Inc. has reached a settlement over allegations of unfair treatment regarding immigrant employees. The Justice Department stated between April 2010 and June 2013, Macy’s Inc. allegedly unlawfully rejected applicants with work authorizations during the eligibility verification process. The company, which previously denied […]
GOP Leader Demands DHS Probe of Soaring Asylum Claims from Mexico Fox News Latino reports that House Judiciary Committee chairman Bob Goodlatte sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano in which he expressed concern over the increase from 5,222 Mexican asylum claims in 2009 to 23,408 so far this year. The applications could take […]
In our Ask Visalaw.com section of the SIB, attorney Ari Sauer answers immigration law questions sent in by our readers. If you enjoy reading this section, we encourage you to visit Ari’s blog, The Immigration Answer Man, where he provides more answers to your immigration questions. You can also follow The Immigration Answer Man on Facebook and Twitter. If you have […]
U.S. citizens have some options when considering overseas adoption. Following The US Federal government officially shut down on October 1, 2013 and as of the writing of this article, Congress has not passed legislation to continue funding. Not every agency will shut down. Some functions are deemed “essential” and employees will continue working. And others […]
Dear Readers: Most of Washington is focused right now on budget battles and the debt ceiling. But while many in the media are ready to pronounce immigration reform dead, insiders know that work continues behind the scenes to move an immigration bill. Readers will remember that the Senate has passed immigration reform legislation and the […]
Siskind’s Immigration Bulletin For more information on Siskind’s Immigration Bulletin, including how to contact us, click here. To download the entire newsletter in PDF format, click here. 1. Openers 2. ABCs of Immigration Law: Immigration and the Government Shutdown 3. Ask Visalaw.com 4. Border and Enforcement News GOP Leader Demands DHS Probe of Soaring Asylum Claims from Mexico More Noncitizens Avoiding Deportation […]
U.S. citizens have some options when considering overseas adoption. Following is a brief overview of these options. Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption and The Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 The Hague Adoption Convention, also known as the Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption, is a multinational treaty. The treaty […]
