http://www.immigrationlawstation.com/Immigration-Law-blog Immigration Law Blog Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:03:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en You may think that immigration lawyers need only your money and a handshake in order to best help you. It does not work like that. Your lawyer, just as in a criminal law or personal injury case, needs your help in order to give help. This blog guide explains how ... http://www.immigrationlawstation.com/Immigration-Law-blog/2010/09/08/how-to-help-your-immigration-lawyer/ The advantages of living, working, and raising a family in the United States are many. However, that does not mean it's easy to immigrate here. If you hire the right lawyer, and if he or she ensures you follow all laws and guidelines, you have a very good chance of ... http://www.immigrationlawstation.com/Immigration-Law-blog/2010/09/06/time-table-for-immigration-law-%e2%80%93-getting-a-green-card-earning-citizenship/ There is a lot of confusion and uproar about the Arizona immigration laws debate. It's understandable that this is a divisive issue. This blog piece will not state whether the law is correct or not. The points here will be on what the immigrant laws mean to you, your family, ... http://www.immigrationlawstation.com/Immigration-Law-blog/2010/09/03/6-provisions-of-the-arizona-immigration-law/ Some immigration laws can be difficult to understand, especially regarding green cards.  This blog guide is an answer to those questions, providing a simple overview of green card law. What Your Rights Are You have the right to live and work in the United States if you have a green card or ... http://www.immigrationlawstation.com/Immigration-Law-blog/2010/09/01/6-green-card-laws-you-need-to-know/ Why do immigrants come to the United States illegally every year in such higher numbers? And how can we solve this problem? There is no easy solution, but perhaps studying how the affects of economic hardship, joblessness, religious persecution, and freedom can give us a better understanding of why. Labor Markets in ... http://www.immigrationlawstation.com/Immigration-Law-blog/2010/08/30/5-reasons-for-illegal-immigration-to-the-united-states/ An immigration hold is also called an immigration detainer. It means that the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) branch is making a claim against an immigrant being held in state or federal jail. You may have broken a law, been charged with a  felony, and face some jail time. What ... http://www.immigrationlawstation.com/Immigration-Law-blog/2010/08/27/what-is-an-immigration-hold/ Getting criminal charges in the first place is never easy or fun. But being charged with a  crime as an immigrant can put your stay in the United States in jeopardy. This blog guide explains what you need to know about the contract you make with the U.S. government, how ... http://www.immigrationlawstation.com/Immigration-Law-blog/2010/08/25/if-you-get-criminal-charges-as-an-immigrant/ Immigrating to the United States has many inherent advantages. A better life can be a found here, a better job, a better education for you and your family, and more rights than many other countries, such as the right to vote and financial help. This is why so many immigrate ... http://www.immigrationlawstation.com/Immigration-Law-blog/2010/08/23/are-you-eligible-for-u-s-citizenship-some-tips-on-successful-naturalization/ Immigration through employment is governed by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), and, oddly enough, all employers are involved in immigration through employment in a minor way. This is because of the I-9 verification process – it's designed to ensure you only hire permanent residents or citizens, not illegal immigrants. ... http://www.immigrationlawstation.com/Immigration-Law-blog/2010/08/20/immigration-through-employment-basics-%e2%80%93-the-i-9-and-beyond/ This blog guide focuses on the argument of illegal immigration, the problems it has caused, and also the benefits of having illegal immigrants in the country. That last point may confuse you:  pros of illegal immigration? There are some clear reasons illegal immigrants can help our country. Though this issue ... http://www.immigrationlawstation.com/Immigration-Law-blog/2010/08/18/illegal-immigration-faq/