New Eb-5 Regulations Near Publication May Significantly Modify Eb-5 Requirements
Written by: Taher Kameli, Esq. The EB-5 program has been a popular vehicle for immigrant investors to obtain green cards, and status as a permanent lawful resident, in the United States. Under the EB-5 program, by investing $500,000 in a project located in a “targeted employment area” (generally rural areas and areas with high levels […]
ICE Intending to Assess Thousands Of Dollars In Fines On Some Undocumented Immigrants
Written by: Taher Kameli, Esq. It should come as no surprise to anyone that the Trump administration wants to take adverse action against undocumented immigrants. The latest such example is in the area of financial penalties. Following an executive order by President Trump, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is intending to assess thousands of […]
Supreme Court At Least Temporarily Blocks Trump Administration from Adding Citizenship Question To The 2020 Census
Written by: Taher Kameli, Esq. On any number of issues affecting immigrants, the Federal judiciary has blocked anti-immigration efforts by the Trump administration. Generally, these actions by Federal judges have come at the District Court and Court of Appeals levels. However, on June 27, the Supreme Court also acted against an anti-immigration policy of the […]
Federal Judge Blocks ICE from Making Courthouse Arrests of Undocumented Immigrants In Massachusetts
Written by: Taher Kameli, Esq. Given the anti-immigration policies of the Trump administration, it would not be wrong to characterize Federal judges as the “BFF” of immigrants in the United States. On numerous immigration issues, the decisions of Federal judges have been critical to safeguard the rights of immigrants and restrict the actions of the […]
Illinois Becomes First State to Ban Private Immigration Detention Centers
Written by: Taher Kameli It has been said that in the face of Congress’ general inability to reach an agreement on immigration issues, and President Trump’s anti-immigration policies, only the judicial branch of government appears to be available to protect immigrant rights. However, such a statement ignores another part of our overall government system – the […]
President Trump Threatens to Deport “Millions of Illegal Aliens”
Written by: Taher Kameli, Esq. President Trump is very good at talking tough on immigration issues. However, his ability to actually implement anti-immigration policies has often been impeded by judicial opposition, practical limitations, and poor timing. Such practical limitations and poor timing again may be obstacles with respect to the “tweet” by President Trump on […]
USCIS Announces Publication of New Rule That Significantly Revises Eb-5 Program
Written by: Taher Kameli, Esq. Under the EB-5 program, immigrants who invest $500,000 in a project located in a “targeted employment area” (generally rural areas and areas with high levels of unemployment) (“TEA”) that creates 10 full-time jobs generally can qualify to receive a green card, and permanent lawful resident status, in the United States. As […]
Trump Administration Cuts Services For Migrant Children In Us Shelters
Written by: Taher Kameli, Esq. Would it surprise you that the Trump administration has once again acted to restrict the rights of immigrants? Probably not. Would it surprise you that in this instance the rights are those of immigrant children and that the action by the Trump administration has been described as illegal? Again, unfortunately, […]
Trump Administration Intends to End Use Of In-Person Interpreters At Certain Immigration Hearings
Written by: Taher Kameli, Esq. At one time, the famous words associated with the Statue of Liberty – “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free” – truly exemplified the attitude of the US government toward immigration. However, under the Trump administration, these words would appear to describe the immigration […]
U.S. Visas Now Require Social Media Information from Applicants
Written by: Taher Kameli, Esq. It is good advice to be careful with what you post on your social media accounts because you do not want to be later embarrassed about it. In the past, this advice has often been given to job applicants. Apparently, this advice should also now be given to foreigners seeking […]