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Reform efforts put immigration laws under scrutiny

The field of immigration and nationality law is facing rapid changes as immigration reform continues to grow as a major issue in the United States.

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Thousands march to protest Ariz. immigration law

Thousands of people from around the country descended on the Phoenix area Saturday as supporters and opponents of Arizona’s tough new crackdown on illegal immigration held separate rallies. Arizona – Illegal immigration – Law – United States – Immigration

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Author of Arizona immigration law wants to end birthright citizenship

The author of Arizona’s immigration law, state Sen. Russell Pearce, told constituents he wants to pass another measure to invalidate citizenship granted to the children of illegal aliens.

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Arizona immigration law to be hot topic tonight

County residents and elected officials give their takes on comprehensive federal immigration.

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Immigration law polarizes Arizonans

These days, Jessica Mejia doesn’t leave the house without three pieces of identification to prove her citizenship.

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Arrested? Tell Your Immigration Lawyer!

The intersection of criminal and immigration law is fraught with risk for foreign nationals, whether they are lawful permanent residents, nonimmigrants or completely without legal status.

ByPhillip Kim

Citizenship and Integration Program by Immigration Attorney in Fresno

Fiscal year 2010 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program
Introduction
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today the availability of

two different grants designed to help prepare lawful permanent residents (LPRs) for

citizenship and advance integration in the United States. This year’s program will

make nearly $7 million available for citizenship education in communities across the

country.

Citizenship and Integration Direct Services Grant Program
This funding opportunity will focus on local programs currently promoting the rights

and responsibilities of citizenship through citizenship preparation programs for LPRs.

Proposed activities must include a citizenship education component consisting of

citizenship or civics-focused ESL instruction and citizenship instruction (U.S. history

and government) to prepare LPRs for the civics, and English reading, writing and

speaking components of the naturalization test.

In addition to the mandatory education component, grant funds may be used to

provide naturalization application preparation assistance, including legal services

(within the scope of authorized practice of immigration law) and case management

services to support the naturalization application and interview process. Grants will

be awarded to organizations proposing citizenship education services only, as well as

to organizations proposing both citizenship education services and naturalization

application preparation assistance. For More Information, Please Contact:
Fresno Immigration Attorney Phillip Kim
(559) 761-9742
https://phillipkimlaw.com/

ByPhillip Kim

Deportation Defense Lawyer Fresno Immigration Attorney Green Card

If you are not a US citizen, you could get deported under certain circumstances.

What are those circumstances?
Some of the most common grounds for deportation / removal from the U.S. include criminal convictions, status violations, unlawful presence, prohibited employment activity and unlawful entry (illegal immigration). If you are facing the possibility of deportation/removal, call a law firm with the knowledge and experience to defend against removal, arguing effectively on your behalf for:

Cancellation of removal
Adjustment of status
Asylum, Withholding of deportation, Torture under the Geneva Convention
Waivers

Law Offices of Phillip Kim, Inc. specializes in Deportation Defense and Cancellation of Removal.

If you are facing the possibility of deportation / removal, the lawyer you choose is very important. You want an experienced immigration law attorney who will fight for you.

If you or your loved one is in Deportation Proceedings, please contact us at (559) 761-1040.

Attorney Phillip Kim’s clientele has expanded to other states in the United States and to other countries such as Canada, New Zealand, Italy, Germany, France, Spain, Greece, Australia, India, the Philippines, South Korea, China, Malaysia, Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia, Laos, Vietnam, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Honduras, Colombia, Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Yemen, Iran, Egypt, Afghanistan, etc.

Attorney Phillip Kim represents his clients from the Central Valley, Southern California, and Northern California including Fresno County, Kings County, Kern County, Stanislaus County, Tulare County, Merced County, San Joaquin Valley County, Los Angeles County, and the San Francisco Bay area with cities such as Fresno, Clovis, Sanger, Merced, Tulare, Visalia, Modesto, Stockton, Hanford, Lemoore, San Jose, San Francisco, and San Diego.

ByPhillip Kim

How to Apply for H-1 Visas or Change Status to H-1B? Immigration Lawyer Fresno Attorney

Q: Whom can you work for?
H-1B aliens may only work for the petitioning U.S. employer and only in the H-1B activities described in the petition. The petitioning U.S. employer may place the H-1B worker on the worksite of another employer if all applicable rules (e.g., Department of Labor rules) are followed. H-1B aliens may work for more than one U.S. employer, but must have a Form I-129 petition approved by each employer.

Q: How long can you be on H-1B Status?
Under current law, an alien can be in H-1B status for a maximum period of six years at a time. After that time an alien must remain outside the United States for one year before another H-1B petition can be approved. Certain aliens working on Defense Department projects may remain in H-1B status for 10 years. In addition, certain aliens may obtain an extension of H-1B status beyond the 6-year maximum period.

Q: Can you immigrate permanently to the US?
Yes. An H-1B alien can be the beneficiary of an immigrant visa petition, apply for adjustment of status, or take other steps toward Lawful Permanent Resident status without affecting H-1B status. This is known as “dual intent” and has been recognized in the immigration law since passage of the Immigration Act of 1990. During the time that the application for LPR status is pending, an alien may travel on his or her H-1B visa rather than obtaining advance parole or requesting other advance permission from Immigration to return to the U.S.

Q: How can you apply for H-1 Visas or change status to H-1B?
H-1B status requires a sponsoring U.S. employer. The employer must file a labor condition application (LCA) with the Department of Labor attesting to several items, including payment of prevailing wages for the position, and the working conditions offered. The employer must then file the certified LCA with a Form I-129 petition plus accompanying fee of $130. (Prior to FY2004, employers were required to submit an additional $1,000 fee to sponsor the H-1B worker, unless specifically exempt.) Based on the USCIS petition approval, the alien may apply for the H-1B visa, admission, or a change of nonimmigrant status.

If you need legal assistance on H-1 H-1B, please contact us at
(559) 761-1040.
You will be able to DIRECTLY speak with an attorney.

Attorney Phillip Kim represents his clients from the Central Valley, Southern California, and Northern California including Fresno County, Kings County, Kern County, Stanislaus County, Tulare County, Merced County, San Joaquin Valley County, Los Angeles County, and the San Francisco Bay area with cities such as Fresno, Clovis, Sanger, Merced, Tulare, Visalia, Modesto, Stockton, Hanford, Lemoore, San Jose, San Francisco, and San Diego.

ByPhillip Kim

How to Get a Green Card thru Employment in Fresno- Immigration Lawyer Greencard Attorney

What is the most common way to get a Green Card? What Do I need to do to obtain a Green Card by employment. How to hire an Immigration Lawyer in Fresno California and work with Immigration Attorney?
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Attorney Phillip Kim represents his clients from the Central Valley, Southern California, and Northern California including Fresno County, Kings County, Kern County, Stanislaus County, Tulare County, Merced County, San Joaquin Valley County, Los Angeles County, and the San Francisco Bay area with cities such as Fresno, Clovis, Sanger, Merced, Tulare, Visalia, Modesto, Stockton, Hanford, Lemoore, San Jose, San Francisco, and San Diego.