ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION DECLINES

October 2, 2008 by Bradley Maged.

According to the Associated Press:  “Illegal immigration, which has sparked political and social turmoil in communities across the nation, is on the wane, according to an independent report released Thursday.”

Although increased high-profile enforcement of laws may be part of the reason for the decline, it is more likely a result of current economic conditions in the U.S.

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USCIS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: INTERCOMPANY ADOPTIONS

October 2, 2008 by Bradley Maged.

The USCIS has released FAQs regarding Intercompany Adoptions.

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OVERSEAS NATURALIZATION ELIGIBILITY FOR CHILDREN OF U.S. ARMED FORCES MEMBERS

October 2, 2008 by Bradley Maged.

According to a USCIS Press Release:  “Section 322 provides for the naturalization of minor children of

U.S. citizens residing abroad. The general conditions are that at least one parent is a U.S. citizen, that the child is younger than age 18 and resides abroad in the physical and legal custody of that parent, and that parent has been physically present in the

United States for a certain period of time. Section 322 requires that in general, the child must be temporarily present in the

United States pursuant to a lawful admission in order to complete the naturalization.”

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REQUIREMENTS FOR NATURALIZATION ABROAD BY SPOUSES OF MEMBERS OF THE U.S. ARMED FORCES

October 2, 2008 by Bradley Maged.

According to a USCIS Press Release:  “To be eligible for naturalization abroad, lawful permanent resident spouses of members of the U.S. armed forces, who live abroad on official military orders, must meet the requirements of either section 316(a) or 319(a) of the INA at the time of filing.”

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REDESIGNED NATURALIZATION TEST

October 2, 2008 by Bradley Maged.

The USCIS has released the Redesigned Naturalization Test.

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NEW MCCAIN COMMERCIAL IN SPANISH TOUTS HIS SUPPORT FOR COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM

October 2, 2008 by Bradley Maged.

According to an article on washingtonpost.com:  “The McCain campaign today announced another Spanish-language television commercial blaming Barack Obama for killing immigration reform. Called “Fradulent,” the spot will air, the campaign says, in Colorado and New Mexico.”

The article also has a link to the Spanish-language commercial.  On Spanish language teevision, both candidates are tripping over themselves trying to emphasize their support for CIR. 

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