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House Republicans Reject Immigration Reform
In a caucus meeting yesterday House Republicans rejected the principle of comprehensive immigration reform and specifically rejected S.744, the Senate-passed reform bill. Although House Republicans claim they will continue to pass bits of immigration legislation,...
Big Moves in August Visa Bulletin
The August 2013 Visa Bulletin has been published and it has two big developments: 1) visas are immediately available for spouses and unmarried minor children of Lawful Permanent Residents; and 2) The EB-2 priority date has moved up to January 2008. Persons in these...
Republicans Reverting to Old Ways
Any notion that Republicans learned much, if anything, about immigration from the 2012 elections is being quickly disabused. The National Review, a conservative publication, published an op-ed today titled "Kill the Bill" stating, “House Republicans should make sure...
USCIS Approves Same-Sex Marriage Application
The New York Times has reported that a same-sex marriage application has been approved for a green card by USCIS in Florida, indicating that the agency is immediately implementing last week's Supreme Court decision finding DOMA unconstitutional.
Senate Passes Immigration Reform Bill
The U.S. Senate today passed its version of a comprehensive immigration reform bill by a vote of 68-32. All 32 "no" votes came from Republicans. Today's vote now moves the center of attention to the Republican-majority House of Representatives which has been...
DOMA Demise Opens Immigration Doors
Today's Supreme Court ruling striking down the Defense of Marriage Act ("DOMA") is significant in immigration law. DOMA prevented same-sex marriages from enjoying the same immigration benefits as heterosexual married couples. Although it may take some time for...
