Colombo & Hurd - News and Articles

In Defense of the Obama Administration’s Record on Immigration

Posted by Rusten Hurd on 01/25/2012 - 12:31

I recently had the opportunity to participate in a discussion with several immigration attorneys from across the county concerning whether the policies of the Obama Administration had been in the best interest of the Latino and immigrant communities. I was taken aback at the level of vitriol that was unleashed by my colleagues at President Obama.

Obama Administration’s Change in Immigration Policy

Posted by Carlos M. Colombo on 08/23/2011 - 09:15

On August 18, 2011, the Obama Administration announced it would implement changes to determine which individuals could stay and work and which should be deported. The Administration confirmed that some immigrants in removal proceedings who did not have a criminal history may be able to obtain work authorization and remain in the United States for an indefinite period. However, since the...

Rusten Hurd pushes for E-2 Visa Reform on Fox News

Posted by Carlos M. Colombo on 03/21/2011 - 07:37

Rusten Hurd defends birthright citizenship and full 14th Amendment rights on Fox News

Posted by Carlos M. Colombo on 03/21/2011 - 07:33

Senate Fails To Pass Dream Act

Posted by Carlos M. Colombo on 12/20/2010 - 16:29

On December 18, 2010, The United States Senate once again stymied efforts to fix one of the least controversial aspects of our broken immigration system by voting down the DREAM Act by a vote of 55-41. The DREAM Act was passed by the United States House of Representatives, and would allow an earned path to legal status to 2 million children and young adults that have lived in the U.S. for...

Obama Administration Must Stop Confusing Immigrants with Criminals

Posted by Rusten Hurd on 10/21/2010 - 10:15

In an excellent and thorough article describing the Obama Administration’s actions relating to detention and comprehensive immigration reform, Anil Kalhan sounded the alarm regarding Secretary Napolitano’s recent announcement that the Obama Administration “had deported more...

Carlos Colombo on Fox News

Posted by Carlos M. Colombo on 06/29/2010 - 13:41

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 06/22/2010 - 11:26

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 Carlos M. Colombo on 01/16/2010 - 10:56

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 01/13/2010 - 09:23

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 12/02/2009 - 08:57

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 12/02/2009 - 07:35

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 12/01/2009 - 18:54

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,