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Davis & Associates, an Immigration Law Firm located in Dallas, is offering a helpful resource to its community members and clientele by sharing recent immigration news in the form of an online immigration news round-up posted monthly to the blog section of the website. With the political atmosphere bringing immigration issues to the forefront of conversation, many “fake news” and sensational articles are being shared via social media and other outlets. For this…
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During recent months, uncertainty about immigration, refugee entry, green card availability, and visas has grown. Much confusion stems from the 2016 campaign rhetoric followed by executive orders to establish an immediate travel and immigration ban of 90 days directed mostly toward individuals from predominantly Muslin countries. The nations initially named were Iraq, Iran, Syria, Sudan, Libya, Yemen, and Somalia. The stated intent was to protect U.S. residents from potential terrorists traveling from those places. That original…
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Recently, Davis & Associates, an Immigration Law firm located in Dallas, was awarded a Platinum dotCOMM award in the category of Legal Web Video. The video, created by MarketCrest, LLC, Davis & Associates’ digital marketing agency, was intended to test two metrics: Would animated videos resonate with customers seeking legal help? Would legal video advertising perform better in Spanish or English? The results proved that video advertising was relevant and would reach…
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Some cities and counties have taken different approaches to the enforcement of immigration laws. Several local officials have committed to limit their assistance to federal immigration authorities. As a result, some municipalities, counties, and even states are known as “sanctuaries” for undocumented immigrants. Other cities and states, like Texas, have taken the opposite position to enforce immigration laws proactively. In Texas, contact deportation immigration lawyers, Davis & Associates, for up-to-the-minute information. Some states are implementing stricter regulations…
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Lately, there has been more attention paid to immigration and deportation than ever before. Law enforcement in some areas of the country are aggressively searching out undocumented immigrants with the intent to deport them. An executive order this year has limited the immigration of individuals from six mostly Muslim countries. According to The Atlantic, the number of immigrants to be admitted to the United States is expected to drop dramatically. News like this causes many…
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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.…
Read MoreImmigration 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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