by Jeremy Jennings | Jul 11, 2013 | Immigration Law Blog
In a caucus meeting yesterday House Republicans rejected the principle of comprehensive immigration reform and specifically rejected S.744, the Senate-passed reform bill. Although House Republicans claim they will continue to pass bits of immigration legislation,...
by Jeremy Jennings | Jul 10, 2013 | Immigration Law Blog
The August 2013 Visa Bulletin has been published and it has two big developments: 1) visas are immediately available for spouses and unmarried minor children of Lawful Permanent Residents; and 2) The EB-2 priority date has moved up to January 2008. Persons in these...
by Jeremy Jennings | Jul 9, 2013 | Immigration Law Blog
Any notion that Republicans learned much, if anything, about immigration from the 2012 elections is being quickly disabused. The National Review, a conservative publication, published an op-ed today titled “Kill the Bill” stating, “House Republicans should...
by Jeremy Jennings | Jul 1, 2013 | Immigration Law Blog
The New York Times has reported that a same-sex marriage application has been approved for a green card by USCIS in Florida, indicating that the agency is immediately implementing last week’s Supreme Court decision finding DOMA unconstitutional.
by Jeremy Jennings | Jun 27, 2013 | Immigration Law Blog
The U.S. Senate today passed its version of a comprehensive immigration reform bill by a vote of 68-32. All 32 “no” votes came from Republicans. Today’s vote now moves the center of attention to the Republican-majority House of Representatives which...
by Jeremy Jennings | Jun 26, 2013 | Immigration Law Blog
Today’s Supreme Court ruling striking down the Defense of Marriage Act (“DOMA”) is significant in immigration law. DOMA prevented same-sex marriages from enjoying the same immigration benefits as heterosexual married couples. Although it may take...
