by Harlan York | Jun 23, 2014 | Business & Employment
Why are immigrants needed in America? One might not look any further than the soccer field. Half of the American World Cup Team would not be playing without sensible immigration laws. In fact this whole scenario reminds me of Henry Cejudo, the youngest American wrestler to win Olympic Gold. Cejudo, who brought a gold medal home from China in 2008, is the son of a hard working Mexican mom.
by Harlan York | Jun 20, 2014 | Immigration
Here Is What You Need To Know About DACA / Dreamer Renewal. The status was originally two years. This means that it is time to renew with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. If you were prepared to do your Dreamer Applications with the assistance of a top immigration lawyer in 2012, then you should be wise enough to do the renewal with an outstanding immigration attorney now.
by Harlan York | Jun 4, 2014 | Asylum & Protection
The volume of Central American Teenagers traveling to the US without adults increased by five times the number in 2011. On June 2, the President requested that Congress allocate $1.4 billion to deal with this issue. Reportedly, more than 47,000 minors were stopped by Customs and Border Protection since October 1, 2013. Many are Mexican and those kids are often sent back. But the Central American teenagers tell a harrowing story. Congress asks why so many Central American teenagers are coming here. Any immigration attorney accustomed to assisting refugees can tell you.
by Harlan York | May 28, 2014 | From the Government
In the United States there has always been much controversy about “illegal immigration.” I have never been as offended by the language as some commentators and advocates. To me, it is just a term that reflects a part of American history. Hardly a new topic, the plight of the undocumented foreign national has been perpetually in the public eye. In our nation’s past, the original British colonists shunned the Germans. Then the Asians in the 19th century, punished by the infamous Chinese Exclusion Act. Later prejudice followed against Irish, Italian and Jewish immigrants in the early 20th century.
by Harlan York | May 2, 2014 | Deportation & Removal
Every single day I talk to people who are unaware of what immigrants need to know. Here are some practical tips: