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With US immigration laws and policies
changing constantly, you need access
to accurate, up-to-date information so that you can make the
best choices for your immigration situation. At the Law Office of Diane R.
Chappell-Daly, we are committed to working with you to develop and implement an
effective strategy to best meet your immigration needs.
We understand that the immigration system is complex, and
prioritize being available to address your
concerns promptly.
Attorney Diane R. Chappell-Daly has been
practicing immigration law since 1994. With over 16
years of experience, she has successfully represented
hundreds of clients from over 80 countries, seeking a
variety of immigration benefits, including family and
employment visas, green cards, naturalization, and in
obtaining proof of US citizenship.
If you are
seeking legal representation in an immigration matter, you
should contact Ms. Chappell-Daly to schedule
a telephone or in-person consultation. |
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IMMIGRATION UPDATES |
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Jan. 6, 2011 |
USCIS announced a proposal to
streamline the application process for the spouses and children of
U.S. citizens currently eligible for legal permanent resident
status. Spouses and children of U.S. citizens who apply for
legal permanent residence and need a family unity waiver to re-enter
the U.S. will be allowed to apply for the waiver without first
leaving. Although applicants would still be required to
depart from the U.S. before receiving final approval on their
application, pre-processing of the family unity waiver will
encourage applicants to come forward and create a faster and safer
means for processing applications. The proposal must still
go through the formal rule making process.
See
Attorney Chappell-Daly's
letter to the editor about the proposed
legislation. Also, see NY Times article
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Jan. 5, 2011 |
The Office of Refugee Resettlement
(ORR) has issued a warning about a new telephone scam apparently
targeting Bhutanese refugees. A man identifying himself as
a representative of the “Federal Grants Department” calls from
telephone number, (202) 436-9601, and informs recently resettled
refugees that they are eligible to receive $10,000 because they are
refugees from Bhutan. To claim the money, they are instructed to
produce a money order for $650, and call the telephone number for
further instructions on where to send the money. This is
NOT a legitimate solicitation. So far, reports are
localized in Texas, but ORR advises everyone to be aware of this
scam and avoid giving any personal information or payments to
unknown callers. If you are the target of a suspicious
request, please contact your local police or resettlement agency for
further assistance. |
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Nov. 23, 2011 |
USCIS announces that the annual limit
for H-1B filings was reached on November 22, 2011. Any
cap-subject applications received after that date will be rejected.
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Oct. 13, 2011 |
DHS has designated the new Republic of
South Sudan for TPS for 18 months. Both the extension and the
new designation are effective Nov. 3, 2011 and will continue through
May 2, 2013. This announcement only applies to eligible South
Sudanese nationals who have continuously resided in the United
States since Oct. 7, 2004. More information can be found
here. |
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