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Future DHS Proposal Affecting International Students?

Some Department of Homeland Security officials have been speaking about a possible proposal affecting international students studying in the U.S. This potential proposal would require students to reapply yearly for permission to remain in the U.S. for school. Such a proposal could impact over 1 million international students who choose to attend universities and colleges …
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Economics of Immigration (Economía de la Inmigración)

“A huge portion of all physicians in the United States are foreign born. Not only us our economy dependent on [immigration], but our health and our lives are dependent on it.” – Mohamad Ali   Recently, numerous studies have shown the economic benefits of immigration. The National Bureau of Economic Research found that real wages…
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Selecting an Immigration Attorney (Selección de un Abogado de Inmigración)

Finding the right attorney for your case can be a difficult task. Here is some advice on how to choose the right immigration attorney for you.   Search and Read Reviews www.Avvo.com your state’s bar association (immigration law is federal, therefore we are able to help clients around the country)   Interview the Attorney: Do…
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U.S. to Naturalize 15,000 New Citizens on 4th of July

“July Fourth marks the birth of our country, and for 15,000 people, it marks the birth of a new chapter as American citizens. These new members of our community will add to the diverse fabric of our nation and will now be able to enjoy the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship.” – USCIS…
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IRAP Know Your Rights – “Muslim Ban”

The International Refugee Assistance Program published a revised Know Your Rights document in response to the June 26 U.S. Supreme Court opinion, which allows parts of the Trump Administration’s Travel Ban take effect. View the Know Your Rights Guide here: English  عربي (Arabic)  سى (Farsi)   For more information visit: https://refugeerights.org/know-your-rights/   © Scott Global Migration Law…
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