In the News: Challengers Fight Trump’s National Emergency

Trump's National Emergency

In the News: Challengers Fight Trump’s National Emergency In recent months, the news has repeatedly reported on the political roller coaster caused by Donald Trump. The president has sparked government and fiscal chaos since mid-December, when he forced a partial shutdown in an attempt to coerce Congress’s fiscal plans. At the crux of this tumultuous…

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Senate Denies “End the Shutdown and Secure the Border Act”

Senate

Senate Denies “End the Shutdown and Secure the Border Act” January 28, 2019   Last week, Senate Republicans introduced the “End the Shutdown and Secure the Border Act.” The bill’s contents both provided President Trump with his requested border wall funds as well as altering other significant areas of immigration law. If passed, the measure…

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Refugees Versus Asylees: What Are the Differences?

Refugees Versus Asylees

Refugees Versus Asylees: What Are the Differences? Conflict, strife, and violence across the globe often force people to flee their homes and seek shelter and safety abroad. Catastrophic events or influences can lead to an influx of refugee or asylee arrivals worldwide. But there are key differences between the two designations. In this article, we’ll…

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All About DACA: Past, Present, and Future

DACA Past Present Future

All About DACA: Past, Present, and Future In 2012, President Barack Obama announced that a specific class of immigrants – certain childhood arrivals, were now eligible for “deferred action.” This meant that while officially protected by federal deferred action via DACA, any potential removal proceedings would not occur. Obviously, such protections require recipients to (1)…

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Sanctuary Cities in Texas: What You Need to Know

Sanctuary Cities in Austin Texas - Nanthaveth & Associates

The topic of immigration, regardless of legality, is one of the most controversial and complicated issues in American politics today. Terms like deportation, undocumented immigrant, and sanctuary city are often debated via public forums throughout the country. You may find yourself wondering what it means when a jurisdiction, whether a city, county, or other municipality,…

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How to Become a U.S. Citizen

How to Become a U.S. Citizen

If you’re like most people who want to immigrate to the United States, whether or not you’re already living here, you want to know how to become a U.S. citizen. There are four basic ways a person can become a U.S. citizen: By birth Through naturalization Through derivation Through acquisition How to Become a U.S.…

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Illegal Immigration: 10 Facts That May Surprise You

Illegal Immigration & immigration naturalization services: 10 Facts That May Surprise You

If you’re like many people, you know that the Department of Immigration and Naturalization Services ceased to exist in 2003 – but its functions were transferred to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol – all of which track data on illegal immigration. However, tens…

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Everything You Need to Know About the H1B Visa

Everything You Need to Know About the H1B Visa

With the United States economy currently in a growth phase and business becoming more complex, companies are competing for more specially trained and educated individuals to fill critical positions. Human resources managers are finding that qualified U.S. citizens are either fully employed or reluctant to relocate. This growing demand is pushing companies to recruit beyond the nation’s…

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Nanthaveth & Associates Launches New Immigration Law Website

Nanthaveth & Associates Launches Immigration Law Website

Recently, Nanthaveth & Associates launched their new immigration law website, offering more support and information for readers, as well as the ability to schedule a free consultation. This year, Nanthaveth & Associates has gone through big changes, first with the new office space and location, and now with the launch of their website: www.austinimmigrationattorney.com The…

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Legal Immigration Services to Help My Family

Legal Immigration Services to Help My Family

Elements of immigration law in the United States pertain to reuniting family members of citizens or permanent residents. Consulting with reputable and experienced legal immigration services can ease the complicated process, protect your rights, and eliminate surprises. Whether you are a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, helping family members join you in…

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