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:
by Harlan York | Apr 28, 2014 | Naturalization
Many people avoid the citizenship test due to an inability to pass the English Language Citizenship Test. Usually, fear of failure is the main reason. Still, there are millions of green card holders who might be less afraid if they knew about certain rules. This blog post is designed to explain how certain people are exempt from the English Language Citizenship Test.
by Harlan York | Apr 23, 2014 | Deportation & Removal
These days, United States Immigration Court cases are taking longer than ever before. Here is a list of reasons why the Immigration Court cases are getting prolonged like we have never seen in history:
