Aaron Martin* The parent visa category, which may be reopened soon, is criticised as too costly to the taxpayer. But perhaps the problem lies in the policy settings that permit access to welfare and health services. Pundits expect the Government will soon make a decision on whether to reopen the parent visa category. The category, which allowed parents to join their … [Read more...]
Immigration Attorney Guilty of Scamming Asylum Scheme
Andreea Dumitru Knowingly Made False Statements and Representations On More Than 100 Asylum Applications Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that ANDREEA DUMITRU, a/k/a “Andreea Dumitru Parcalaboiu,” an immigration attorney based in Queens, New York, was found guilty today in Manhattan federal court of … [Read more...]
Immigration NZ Shows Lack of “Deep Thinking” When It Comes To Solving Skilled Migrant Shortage, Says Immigration Expert
Leading Immigration Lawyer for NZIL, Aaron Martin, discusses the upcoming increase in the wage rates required for skilled migrant visa eligibility, and the implications this will have for both migrants and employers alike. The skilled-labour crisis is about to get worse, thanks to increases in minimum wage rates for skilled migrant workers. The Government-imposed increase … [Read more...]
NZ Immigration – Employer Assisted Visas: addressing the unwritten trade-off
Aaron Martin* Leading Immigration Lawyer for NZIL, Aaron Martin, explains the changes that will be made to the Employer Assisted Work visa this November. If New Zealand employers allow for it, Aaron believes this won’t only be a win for new migrant graduates, but Kiwi employers as well. Upcoming Immigration law changes in November mean holders of Employer Assisted Work Visas … [Read more...]
Law Firm Providing Legal Help For Migrant Families Separated At Border
The uproar over migrant families separated at the US border has lead to law firm Arent Fox executing a firmwide initiative to provide legal services to the parents and children seeking to be reunited. An alert from the firm's PR people indicated that Arent Fox was sending sending volunteers to Texas and other areas where families have been incarcerated, working closely with … [Read more...]
Man Jailed for Impersonating Immigration Official to Defraud Victims
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Joon H. Kim, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Keith Barwick, the Special Agent-in-Charge of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (“ICE”) Office of Professional Responsibility (“OPR”) Northeast, and Angel M. Melendez, the Special Agent-in-Charge of the New York Field Office of U.S. … [Read more...]
What Makes An Immigrant Legal in the US?
The immigration process is one of the most complicated aspects of moving to another country. An illegal move can land you in hot soup. It is, therefore, important to understand what it takes to become a legally authorized immigrant/citizen of the US. Let’s have a look at what makes an immigrant legal in the US. Who Is an Immigrant? An immigrant is an individual who is a … [Read more...]