Connecticut lawmakers are attempting to modernize the state’s “Do Not Call Registry” and include unsolicited text messages as well as phone calls. A bill that would add text messages to the list of prohibited activities unanimously passed the Senate on Tuesday. The bill also increases penalties for violations from $11,000 to $20,000 per violation. It now moves to the House of Representatives. …
Stateside Waiver FAQ’s Posted on Jul 17, 2013 10:01am EDT Stateside Waiver Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) Q. If I was previously ordered deported/ removed from the United States, can I still take advantage of this law? A. No, you cannot. However, it may be possible, under limited circumstances to have your prior deportation case reopened, and then request an administrative …
Congratulations to everyone who recently became a citizen of the United States! We are very proud of you! This year was a special time for individuals going through the naturalization process. To help our nation celebrate its 237th birthday, the USCIS welcomed more than 7,800 new citizens during more than 100 naturalization ceremonies across the country and oversees from July …
New Immigration Rights for Same-Sex Couples Posted on Jul 2, 2013 9:45am EDT In a pair of 5-4 rulings on the final day of the Supreme Court’s term, the justices held that Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) violated the equal protection clause of the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution. Read one of the cases …
Welcome to Our New Website and Blog! Posted on Dec 12, 2012 7:58pm EST Welcome to our new website and law blog! Please check back soon for news and and updates from our firm regarding immigration law and the upcoming immigration reform. An RSS feed of the blog can be found here.
