Peter
Mr. Pappas has been helping people from all parts of the world immigrate quickly and legally to the United States. He has over 15 years of experience representing taxpayers in Deportation and Removal matters.
Plan in Place for Immigration Reform, Now the Legislative Work Begins
The Orlando Sentinel reported yesterday that President Obama applauded Senators Schumer and Graham for releasing their plan yesterday to put in motion an immigration reform bill. The next step is to turn that plan into a bill and, for Congress to act on it as quickly as possible.
Senators Schumer and Graham’s plan calls for undocumented immigrants to come forward, admit they [...]
President Proceeds With Immigration Reform While Voicing Difficulties
The New York Times reported today that President Obama commented yesterday in a meeting with immigrant activists that he would continue his efforts with immigration reform this year as long as he could garner a significant amount of Republican support.
However, insiders have said that an immigration reform bill cannot become a reality if the President used a legislative tactic known as reconciliation [...]
Owner of English Language School Charged with Immigration Fraud
The U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (USICE) reported that the owner and employee of the Florida Language Institute (FLI) were arrested and charged with immigration fraud.
Based on the USICE’s investigation, they discovered that the school sponsored non-immigrant foreign students and issued I-20 forms without requiring the students to maintain a full time course of study. Maintaining a full time course of [...]
USCIS Changes Filing Location for Applications to Adjust Status
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reported today that as part of their overall transition to the use of lockbox facilities instead of service centers, that beginning February 25, 2010, Form I-485 (Application to Adjust Status) are to be submitted to the Dallas or Phoenix Lockbox Facilities depending on where the applicant resides.
The I-485 is a form that [...]
U.S. & Cuba Immigration Talks Resume Amid a High Level of Mistrust
The New York Times reported today that a meeting is scheduled today for for the two governments to discuss ways to to reduce the immigration of Cuban nationals fleeing the island and endangering their lives at sea to reach the U.S.
The last time U.S. diplomats traveled to Cuba about 5 months ago for these talks, they felt that the outcome [...]
