by Harlan York | May 6, 2011 | Immigration in General
A visa program designed to supply skilled foreign workers has slowed sharply, attracting about 50% fewer petitions so far this year than last year, and 80% fewer than in 2009. Several factors have contributed to the decline in H-1B visas, including more opportunities...
by Harlan York | May 3, 2011 | Immigration in General
Sometimes when the phone rings, the first question that a potential client asks is our fees for a case. Now, I understand that people have a budget. But let’s be real for a second. If you are worried about staying in the US, it’s kind of a big deal. And...
by Harlan York | Apr 27, 2011 | Immigration in General
In 16 years I have never seen this type of turnaround. It’s not in all Newark cases but definitely some. Now, recall that Newark covers the vast majority of applications in NJ. There is only one other Immigration office in Jersey and that is a very small...
by Harlan York | Apr 26, 2011 | Immigration in General
Last week, President Obama dashed out West to court donors. Protesters outside the $2500-a-plate dinner at Sony Pictures carried signs that read, “Stop Deporting Dreams.” Since Obama’s arrival at the White House, nearly 1 million illegals have been deported –- almost...
by Harlan York | Apr 23, 2011 | Immigration in General
According to a new study, a two-decade rise in undocumented immigration peaked in 2007, with an estimated 12 million people in the country illegally or overstaying a legal entry. That compares with 3.5 million in 1990. The nation saw the trend reverse in 2008 and...