Immigration Law
Seeking legal consultation on work visas, citizenship, asylum, or deportation can be difficult and sensitive so it is important to find immigration lawyers in San Diego who can protect you.
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What is the latest in US Immigration?Presidential Proclamation on Travel Restrictions for Eight Countries Latest Immigration Developments - On 9/24/17 Presidential Proclamation on Travel Restrictions for Eight Countries. Countries Affected: Nationals of Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Syria, Venezuela, and Yemen are subject to travel restrictions as outlined below, as well as additional scrutiny when applying for a visa or entering the United States. Exemptions – including those for U.S. lawful permanent residents and dual nationals – are discussed below.
Phase II
Duration of Restrictions
Travel Ban The Supreme Court plans to hear the travel ban an make a definitive decision. DACA Renewals Per the recent permanent injunction, DACA renewals still remain in effect. Exemptions
Are waivers available? Exemptions and waivers apply individually to applicants. Principal applicants and dependents must each individually qualify for an exemption or waiver. |
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President Trump’s Executive Orders on Immigration – What They Mean and Where Can You Find More Information?Executive Orders
Government Agency Websites Pertaining to US Immigration |
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Key Terms and Issues in Immigration Law |
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Disclaimer: The information on this page is to aid your general understanding of general law issues and terms. This information does not constitute legal advice and should not be depended upon for that purpose. Laws are constantly changing and may at any time render the information found here invalid, so you will want to do further research on your own. For legal advice, consult an attorney. If you need a referral to an attorney, contact the SDCBA’s Lawyer Referral and Information Service at www.sdcba.org/ineedalawyer. Updated 3/26/2018 |
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Resources
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- American Immigration Council
- California Courts: Immigration Resource Directory
- Casa Cornelia Law Center
- Casa Familiar
- Immigrant Legal Resource Center
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
- ABA Immigration Program
- Issues with your attorney's bill?
- Unauthorized Practice of Law Complaint
- Avoiding Fraud By Immigration Consultants
- How to Avoid Legal Fraud After Immigration Raid Warnings
- California Immigrant Guide
- LA County Office of Immigration Affairs
- Immigration Guides and Information
- Immigration Resource Dictionary
U.S. Government Links Related to the Executive Orders
- On 3/7/2017, President Trump signed a revised version of his Executive Order travel ban, entitled , "Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States." The revised EO is effective as of 12:01am ET on March 16, 2017 and applies to foreign nationals from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen, omitting Iraq.
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has posted a fact sheet and FAQ on the revised travel ban, available at https://www.dhs.gov/news/2017/03/06/fact-sheet-protecting-nation-foreign-terrorist-entry-united-states and https://www.dhs.gov/news/2017/03/06/qa-protecting-nation-foreign-terrorist-entry-united-states
- Department of State (DOS) Announcements on the Executive Orders on Visa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the U.S. (Includes Q&A), available at https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/assets/documents/2017-Feb/EO-QA-PDF-WEB-02.02.2017.pdf
- United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) Implementation of the Jan. 27 Executive Order, available at https://www.uscis.gov/news/alerts/uscis-implementation-jan-27-executive-order
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS) News/ Fact Sheets -Executive Order: Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Improvements, available at
https://www.dhs.gov/news-releases/fact-sheets