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The American Visa Lottery, a program that has been unique in the world, may be in danger of being eliminated by certain bills under consideration in Congress. The program, originally begun in 1995, has attracted around 156 million applicants from scores of nations during the past decade, according to a Pew Research Center’s review. During that time, applications for permanent residency or Green Card have grown from 9.1 million in 2007 to 19.3 million in 2017.…
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Immigration and refugee status in the United States have become hot topics in recent months. While the United States has traditionally been considered a sanctuary for the “homeless” and “huddled masses yearning to be free”, as inscribed on the Statue of Liberty, the tone of this invitation seems to be changing. Political rhetoric and campaign promises are brimming with warnings about the continued viability of an “open door” policy. Executive orders are being scrutinized by the…
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Garry Davis of Davis & Associates Immigration Law Firm Publishes Article: “Visa Options for Working in the United States” Garry Davis, Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, owner and lead attorney at Davis & Associates recently published an article with the Dallas Bar Association on May 25, 2017 titled “Visa Options for Working in the United States.” The article was featured in the June 1st copy of the Dallas Bar Association’s publication…
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Davis & Associates, a Dallas based Immigration Law Firm dedicated to serving North Texas families and businesses, recently launched a full-service Spanish website to communicate directly with their Spanish speaking customers. Until recently Davis & Associates released monthly blogs and information, social media, video and content marketing in English only. The Davis & Associates blog site offers highly-detailed immigration law information that is important to share with all clients, especially those who are navigating through…
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The following article about United States Visa Options was written by Garry Davis, owner and lead attorney at Davis & Associates, and was recently published in the Dallas Bar Association digital and mail publications: Visa Options for Working in the United States Thu, 05/25/2017 by Garry Davis As an Immigration Law practitioner, I am frequently asked by company owners, foreign national investors, and others who want to work here, “How does someone get a visa…
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Individuals who are already citizens can help family members obtain the necessary visas to become permanent residents of the United States. Relatives or family members can be defined as a spouse or fiancé, child, brother or sister, or parent. The three-step process to obtain residency status for a relative can take considerable time and requires submitting correct paperwork and documentation to be successful. Mistakes or misinformation will delay the process. You should work with an…
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United States law requires that every individual must be a citizen, legal permanent resident, or holder of a work visa to be employed within the country. Every company is required to certify each applicant’s status prior to employment. If the employer does not comply and hires an illegal immigrant without documentation, they may face severe fines that were raised in 2016 to $4,313 per single incident to $21,563 for multiple violations. For any company that…
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On April 24, 2017, the Senate of the State of Texas voted to shut down the Texas State Refugee Office, a federal-supported agency devised to help resettle refugees in the state. The move by the legislators supported a long-standing position of the Governor of Texas and many politicians to discontinue supporting the program. According to an Associated Press report, the Governor had earlier declared that he would stop his support for the program for security reasons…
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The term, “sanctuary city”, has become a hot topic in recent news. In January 2017, President Trump proposed to withdraw all federal funding from any municipality labeled a sanctuary city. His presidential order was soon deemed unconstitutional by a federal judge in Hawaii, yet the concept continues to be discussed and debated. Many are still not sure what the sanctuary city concept involves. In simple terms, a sanctuary city is one that provides limited support and enforcement…
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In these uncertain and fast-changing times, preparing for the unexpected is crucial. The rights of immigrants today may be challenged without notice and, in many cases, the result can range from difficult to devastating for the families. These families need immigration help. How Can You Protect Yourself? It is important to know and be current with legal activities that can affect your status. Immigration law and enforcement in the United States are changing as states like Texas…
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