USCIS Puts Cases Involving Same-Sex Partners on Hold
More positive news for same-sex couples and immigration benefits (copied from AILA): Cite as “AILA InfoNet Doc. No. 11032842 (posted Mar. 28, 2011)” AILA has learned that USCIS headquarters has[…]
Author: Tahmina Watson
Further hope for immigration benefits for gay couples
In this news article, a judge suspends the deportation of the spouse of a gay US citizen. The judge has given time to challenge the recognition of the spouse at[…]
F1 students from Japan
If you are an F1 student from Japan, you may be eligible for a work permit off-campus. See my previous post.
Immigration help for disaster affected Japanese citizens
Please read the following benefits available for Japanese citizens in view of the recent disaster. If you, your relative or friend need assistance, please do not wait. WIL sends our[…]
WIL Attends AILA EB5 Conference
On March 14, 2011, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) held its annual EB5 Investor Visa conference in Las Vegas. The event was attended by some 250 immigration lawyers, several[…]
April 2011 Visa Bulletin out
The visa bulletin for April 2011 was released today. Not much good news to report. Below is a copy of the pertinent message regarding F1 retrogression. D. RETROGRESSION OF FAMILY[…]
A new way to attract tech talents to the U. S.
This article is copied from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette dated February 25, 2011. By Erich Schwartzel, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette With more foreign-born students now returning to booming economies in countries such as[…]
Traction in the fight for immigrations benefits for same-sex couples
On February 23, 2011, President Obama declared that he and his administration will not defend the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and he concludes that all laws[…]
USCIS to Issue Employment Authorization and Advance Parole Card for Adjustment of Status Applicants
Watson Immigration Law welcomes the below update copied fromthe USCIS website. Our clients can greatly benefit from this improved service. Feb. 11, 2011 WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today[…]
March 2011 Visa Bulletin Out
The monthly visa bulletin for March 2011 was released today. Unfortunately, not a lot of good news folks. Waiting times are even longer. Family-based F2A now has a priority date[…]