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Carlos Colombo on Fox News

Posted by CHBLaw on 06/29/1010

Mr. Colombo has made multiple appearances on major media outlets including Univision, Telemundo, ABC News, WRUM "La Rumba" 100.3 as well as Fox News to provide guidance regarding U.S. immigration law and to defend the rights of immigrants. Below is an excerpt from a recent segment on Fox News where Mr. Colombo warned against the dangers of the anti-immigrant law in Arizona:

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E-2 10 Most FAQs -- Question 1: Investing Funds Before Applying for E-2

Posted by Carlos M. Colombo on 06/22/1010

We are beginning a series of the ten most frequently asked questions our clients ask during the initial consultation regarding investing in the U.S. and applying for an E-2 visa. We hope these questions and answers will assist our readers better understand the E-2 visa process.

QUESTION 1: Do I need to invest the funds in the U.S. before I apply for the E-2 Visa?

US Enacts Legal Status for All Haitians

Posted by Chad M. Brandt on 01/16/1010

On Friday, January 15, 2010, the Obama Administration acted swiftly to make all Haitians illegally living in the United States eligible to apply for legal status in the wake of the tragedy caused by the massive earthquake on January 12, 2010.

Haiti Earthquake Reinforces Immediate Need for Temporary Protected Status

Posted by Rusten Hurd on 01/13/1010

The reports arising from Haiti this morning regarding the damage wrought by the 7.0 magnitude earthquake which struck near the capital city in Haiti reveal nothing short of a catastrophe. CNN reports that the earthquake completely destroyed much of Port-Au-Prince and the State...

H-1B Cap Begins to Close

Posted by Rusten Hurd on 12/02/0909

On November 27, 2009, USCIS released the most recent update concerning the H-1B cap. According to USCIS, approximately 58,900 H-1B petitions which were subject to the cap had been filed through November. Exemptions for aliens with advance degrees has previously been met for the fiscal year 2010 cap. Accordingly, only slightly over 6,000 viable H-1B

Texas Charities Refuse to Give Toys to Undocumented Children

Posted by Rusten Hurd on 12/02/0909

The Houston Chronicle reports this morning that the Salvation Army as well as another charity associated with the Fire Department in Houston is requiring that children or parents provide birth certificates and social security cards in order to be eligible to receive a charitable toy....

USCIS to Increase Fees Again?

Posted by Rusten Hurd on 12/01/0909

In its recent National stakeholder meeting, USCIS announced it was continuing to consider alternatives to address its financial problems, including a potential increase in fees charged. Specifically,

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