Tag Archives: Immigration Lawyer

Drop in Deportation FIlings | Charleston Immigration Lawyers

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Ross Miller

Miller|Conway, Charleston Immigration Lawyers, report via the latest Immigration Court data provided by TRAC (current through the end of June 2012) the number of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) filings for deportation orders is down this 2012 fiscal year. New … Continue reading →

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DHS Set to Announce Deferred Action for DREAMers | Charleston Immigration Lawyers

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Ross Miller

DHS will formally announce this morning that it will offer DEFERRED ACTION for DREAMers.  Preliminary information indicates that eligible applicants must: (1) be 15-30 years old, and have entered the United States before age 16; (2) have been present in the U.S. for … Continue reading →

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TSA Offers Expedited Airport Screening | Charleston Immigration Lawyers

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Ross Miller

TSA Pre-Check has been expanded to twelve (12) airports throughout the United States.  The program makes it possible to pre-qualified passengers to experience expedited screening at airport checkpoints.  The program holds potential to strengthen security while greatly enhancing passenger’s travelling … Continue reading →

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Plan to Reduce Family Separation | Charleston Immigration Lawyers

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Ross Miller

On March 30, 2012 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) posted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register  that would reduce the time U.S. citizens are separated from their spouses, children, and parents (immediate relatives) who must … Continue reading →

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I-601 Provisional Waiver Considered | Charleston Immigration Lawyers

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Ross Miller

United States Customs and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) is considering changes that would allow certain immediate relatives (the spouse, children or parents of a U.S. citizen) who can demonstrate extreme hardship to a U.S. citizen spouse or parent to receive a … Continue reading →

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Common Law Marriage for Immigrants | Immigration Lawyers

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Ross Miller

South Carolina recognizes common law marriage and aliens residing in South Carolina may be considered lawful spouses under the common law system.  An immigrant petitioner/applicant seeking to (1) adjust status based on marriage or (2) seek cancellation of removal based … Continue reading →

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Illegal Aliens, Taxes, and Government Benefits

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Ross Miller

Boosting GDP and keeping Social Security solvent depend on the economic activity of migrants as workers, consumers, and taxpayers; and, the United States should do more to regularize both high-tech professionals and other workers, panelists said at the latest installment … Continue reading →

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Gay and Lesbian Marriage and Adjustment of Status – Immigration Lawyers

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Ross Miller

On February 7, 2012 the 9th Circuit narrowly struck down California’s Proposition 8, finding the law unconstitutional and declaring it violates the rights of lesbian and gay Californians by taking away the right to marry.  Although this ruling was a giant step forward for … Continue reading →

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IMMIGRATION DETAINEE TRANSFER UPDATE

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Ross Miller

On January 4, 2012 USCIS issued the following directive regarding detainee transfers: 1) Unless a transfer is deemed necessary by a Field Office Director (“FOD”) or his/her designee under paragraph(3) of this section, ICE Supervisory Immigration Officer(s) will not transfer … Continue reading →

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State Immigration Laws and Political Elections

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Ross Miller

Miller|Conway, South Carolina Immigration Attorneys, believe the connection between politics and certain state’s enacting stringent immigration laws will greatly impact elections in the most recent election cycle. Former Arizona Senator Russell Pearce, one of the most recognized architects of the … Continue reading →

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