December 2014

new year 2014 digits on ocean beach sandWith slightly less giddy anticipation than the annual fan frenzy evoked by the Academy Awards and the Emmys, the nation awaits another hotly competitive yearly awards ceremony.  Yes, Nation of Immigrators, it’s time to announce the 2014 winners and losers in dysfunctional immigration law and policy who’ve earned the coveted (or disdained) IMMI Award. Some

[Blogger’s Note:  Today we have a dandy guest post from the ever insightful, prolific and droll, Nici Kersey.  Don’t be put off by her introductory paragraphs.  There’s an immigration gem awaiting — one that employers, and the lawyers who counsel them, will not want to miss.]1006205_10200681805741298_2095751202_n

Gambling on Immigration at a Dangerous Intersection(Merry Christmas,

Portrait Of Stressed Young Girl [Blogger’s note;  Probably the most gratifying element of practicing immigration law is watching clients flourish.  Obtaining immigration benefits, especially lawful permanent residency, often unleashes a wave of innovation and creativity.  Less often, it produces a humanitarian “pay it forward” moment.  This is the story of today’s guest blogger, Protima Pandey.  Many years ago, I

stopwatches set isolated on white with 15, 30, 45 seconds period“Politics at bottom is not all that complicated. It’s all about timing.”

Mark McKinnon

Facing a recalcitrant House of Representatives controlled by Republicans, President Obama made an historic announcement on November 20th outlining an array of executive actions he would take to fix as much as he could of our broken immigration system.

Understandably, public