The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear the U.S. Department of Justice’s challenge to Arizona’s Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act (“S.B. 1070”). Last year, the DOJ filed a lawsuit challenging several of the Act’s provisions on federal preemption grounds, arguing the federal government has exclusive authority to address immigrations issues and
Immigration
Recent Policy Change to Permit Entry of Cohabiting Partners?
By Jackson Lewis P.C. on
Posted in Temporary (Non-immigrant) Work Visas
Consider the dilemma of the newly drafted NHL hockey player from Canada. After signing his Standard Player Contract, obtaining his P visa, and loading up his gear and heading to the border with his long time girlfriend alongside to begin training camp, both are stopped at the border. The immigration officer inquires of the girlfriend…
A Federal E-Verify Mandate Soon?
By Jackson Lewis P.C. on
Posted in I-9 and E-Verify, USCIS
As more and more states pass legislation mandating use of E-Verify, a federal E-Verify mandate seems inevitable. Recently, Representative Lamar Smith introduced the first attempt at such a federal mandate, the Legal Workforce Act.
The Legal Workforce Act would preempt existing state E-Verify laws and repeal the current paper Form I-9 system, replacing it with…
Civil Worksite Enforcement Agreement Between Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security
By Minnie Fu on
Posted in US Immigration
To avoid potential conflict, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) concerning their respective civil worksite enforcement activities. Under the March 31, 2011, MOU, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agreed that, unless determined necessary by the Director of ICE…
Tsunami Relief For Japan And Other Nationals of Pacific
By Jackson Lewis P.C. on
Posted in US Immigration
Immigration-Related Relief Individuals Stranded in U.S. Due to Earthquake and Tsunami Devastation
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service has announced that relief will be provided to certain Japanese and Other Nationals from the Pacific who are stranded in the United States due to the earthquake and tsunami devastation that occurred in March. Individuals who have…
Jackson Lewis Delivers Immigration Insights to Forbes Readers
By Sean G. Hanagan on
Posted in US Immigration
Forbes.com recently explored the pitfalls faced by foreign business visitors attempting to enter the United States on short-term trips. Jackson Lewis’ Global Immigration practice group Partners Davis Bae and Sean Hanagan were quoted extensively.
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Immigration Consequences of Criminal Pleadings
By Jackson Lewis P.C. on
Posted in US Immigration
Many foreign workers are unaware of the immigration consequences of criminal pleading and plea agreements, especially with regard to crimes that many consider “minor” due to the minimal fines and lack of jail time. Unfortunately, not all criminal lawyers are aware of the immigration consequences either.
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CIR ASAP Bill Proposes Broad Immigration Changes
By William J. Manning on
Posted in US Immigration
The Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America’s Security and Prosperity Act of 2009 (“CIR ASAP”) has been introduced by Rep. Luis V. Gutierrez (D. Ill.). The bill proposes a broad array of changes to the visa system, some of which may place additional burdens on employers:
Included in the bill, introduced on December 15, 2009…