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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
As circumstances change in today’s uncertain political environment, staying informed of current immigration law and practice is essential. Today, network commentators and newspapers offer a broad range of opinions regarding the status of relative newcomers to the United States. As a result, it is important that you remain calm and seek the advice and protection…
No es ningún secreto que los temas de inmigración son muy prominentes en las noticias y en las redes sociales. Alguna información puede ser verdad, pero gran parte del comentario hasta ahora ha sido distorsionado. En cualquier caso, es importante que cualquier persona afectada por las actuales políticas de inmigración se vuelva muy consciente de…
Hello to our Davis & Associates family! As you know, we are always trying to stay on top of immigration news so that we are prepared to handle all of your questions and immigration law needs. Recently, we’ve come across such a great article that we thought it would be appropriate to share it with you.…
During the administration of President Obama, an immigration plan was created to allow immigrants without documentation who entered the United States as minors to receive a renewable two-year extension that would defer deportation. The policy was named the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals or DACA. DACA was implemented unilaterally by President Obama in 2012. Before…