Immigration Attorneys in Los Angeles, Lawyer, Attorney Immigration Services, Obtaining a Green Card http://www.tasoff.com Immigration Law Office of Tasoff & Tasoff Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:38:01 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 New Study Finds Dramatically Increased Rates of Denials and “Requests for Evidence” for H-1B Professionals, L-1 Intracompany Transferees, and O-1 Extraordinary Ability Nonimmigrants http://www.tasoff.com/new-study-finds-dramatically-increased-rates-of-denials-and-requests-for-evidence-for-h-1b-professionals-l-1-intracompany-transferees-and-o-1-extraordinary-ability-nonimmigrants http://www.tasoff.com/new-study-finds-dramatically-increased-rates-of-denials-and-requests-for-evidence-for-h-1b-professionals-l-1-intracompany-transferees-and-o-1-extraordinary-ability-nonimmigrants#comments Tue, 13 Mar 2012 01:46:18 +0000 tasoff http://www.tasoff.com/?p=1221 With its analysis of new data from the government, the nonprofit, nonpartisan National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP) makes crystal clear: Over the past four years, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has dramatically increased its denials of L-1 and H-1B petitions and much of the increase in denials involves Indian-born professionals and researchers. NFAP also reports a dramatic increase in denials of O-1 “extraordinary ability” petitions, and an across-the-board increase in requests for additional evidence (RFEs) for all of these categories. The data suggests that USCIS has changed the standards for these petitions, beginning in 2008-09, despite no change in the law or relevant regulations and, as a result, has demonstrated its capacity to keep skilled foreign nationals out of the United States. Here are some of the statistics from the report:
• Denial rates for L-1B “specialized knowledge” petitions rose from 7 percent in FY07 to 27 percent in FY11. In FY11, 63 percent of L-1B petitions were delayed due to RFEs; in FY04, only 2 percent received RFEs.
• Denial rates for L-1A executives and managers petitions increased from 8 percent in FY07 to 14 percent in FY11. RFEs increased from 4 percent in FY04 to 51 percent in FY11.
• Denial rates for H-1B petitions increased from 11 percent in FY07 to 17 percent in FY11. (In FY09, the denial rate was 29 percent.) RFEs rose from 4 percent in FY04 to 26 percent by FY11. (In FY09, the RFE rate was 35 percent.)
• Denial rates for O-1A extraordinary ability petitions rose from 4 percent in FY08 to 8 percent in FY11. For O-1As, RFEs increased from 1 percent in FY04 to 27 percent in FY11,
• Country-specific data on new (initial) L-1B petitions indicate USCIS is more likely to deny a petition from an Indian-born professional than from a national of another country. The denial rate for Indian-born applicants for new L-1B petitions rose from 2.8 percent FY08 to 13.4 percent in FY11. (In FY09, the rate was 22.5 percent.) The drop in FY11 Indian denials can be attributed to a 40 percent decline in the number of receipts for new L-1B petitions for Indian professionals between FY10 and FY11.
Employers already are selective about who they sponsor and thus petition for those who they believe meet the standard for approval. They complain, rightly so, that the time lost due to the increase in denials and RFEs are costing them millions of dollars in project delays and contract penalties, while aiding competitors that operate exclusively outside the United States. Denying these businesses the ability to transfer these key personnel harms innovation and job creation in the U.S. and encourages employers to keep more resources outside the country to ensure predictability.
As noted by NFAP, the dramatic increase in denial and RFE rates for employment petitions raises serious questions about the training, supervision, and procedures of adjudicators and of the government’s commitment to maintaining a stable business climate for companies competing in the global economy.

]]> http://www.tasoff.com/new-study-finds-dramatically-increased-rates-of-denials-and-requests-for-evidence-for-h-1b-professionals-l-1-intracompany-transferees-and-o-1-extraordinary-ability-nonimmigrants/feed 0 Obama Administration Suggests Closing of Deportation Procedures for 1,600 Immigrants http://www.tasoff.com/obama-administration-suggests-closing-of-deportation-procedures-for-1600-immigrants-2 http://www.tasoff.com/obama-administration-suggests-closing-of-deportation-procedures-for-1600-immigrants-2#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:30:03 +0000 tasoff http://www.tasoff.com/?p=1198 27 Jan 2012

In one of its first major public displays of changes in how immigration policies are enforced in the U.S., the Obama administration is recommending the closure of 1,600 deportation cases. In mid-January, the president’s administration recommended that deportation proceedings for 1,600 undocumented immigrants in Denver and Baltimore who are not considered a national security or public threat be closed. The administration made these recommendations after a “deep dive” review of nearly 12,000 pending deportation cases in the two cities.

While preliminary data from this review have not yet been published, a Homeland Security official has stated that the recommendation to close these cases is contingent on these immigrants being cleared through one more extensive background check.

The review of the cases in Denver and Baltimore are part of a major new initiative to review 300,000 pending deportation cases.

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The President is deeply committed to fixing our broken immigration system so that it meets our 21st century national security and
economic needs. As a part of comprehensive immigration reform, the President supports legislative measures that would attract and
retain immigrants who create jobs and boost competitiveness here in the U.S., including creating a “Startup Visa,” strengthening the
H-1B program, and “stapling” green cards to the diplomas of certain foreign-born graduates in science, technology, engineering,
and math (STEM) fields. Together these actions would help attract new businesses and new investment to the U.S. and ensure that
the U.S. has the most skilled workforce in the world. In the meantime, the Obama Administration is working to make
improvements in the areas where we can make a difference.
As part of these ongoing efforts and in recognition of the one-year anniversary of the White House Startup America Initiative, the
Department of Homeland Security today announced a series of administrative reforms which will be completed in the future. These
reforms reflect the Administration’s continuing commitment to attracting and retaining highly-skilled immigrants. These efforts are
critical to continuing our economic recovery and encouraging job creation.
In last week’s State of the Union, President Obama noted that “Innovation is what America has always been about. Most new jobs
are created in start-ups and small businesses.” He also stated in his remarks in El Paso last May, “In recent years, a full 25 percent
of high-tech startups in the United States were founded by immigrants, leading to more than 200,000 jobs in America.” Echoing
this, the President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness stated in its recent report, “Highly skilled immigrants create jobs, they
donÕt take jobs.” The initiatives described below will serve to make the United States more attractive to highly-skilled foreign
students and workers, thereby improving the competitiveness of U.S. companies in the world market and stimulating U.S. job
creation.
Expand eligibility for 17-month extension of optional practical training (OPT) for F-1 international students to
include students with a prior degree in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
Presently, an F-1 student may only engage in optional practical training (OPT) for 12 months. F-1 students who graduate in
programs of study classified as STEM can obtain a 17-month extension of OPT as part of their F-1 status if the degree they were
conferred is included on the DHS list of eligible STEM degree programs. This proposed change would expand eligibility for
extension of OPT by including students with a STEM degree that is not the most recent degree the student has received.
Furthermore, because of the dynamic nature of STEM related education and training, DHS will continue to review emerging fields
for possible inclusion in the list of eligible STEM degree programs.
Allow for additional part-time study for spouses of F-1 students and expand the number of Designated School
Officials (DSOs) at schools certified by DHS to enroll international students.
This regulatory reform would allow spouses of F-1 students to enroll in additional academic classes on a part-time basis while their
spouse is pursuing full-time studies. Presently, under the current regulation, spouses may only take part-time vocational or
recreational classes. Schools would also be given increased flexibility to determine the number of DSOs needed at their institution
to meet both the administrative and guidance needs of students.
Provide work authorization for spouses of certain H-1B holders.
This proposed change to the current DHS regulation would allow certain spouses of H-1B visa holders to legally work while their
visa holder spouse waits for his or her adjustment of status application to be adjudicated. Specifically, employment will be
authorized for H-4 dependent spouses of principal H-1B visa holders who have begun the process of seeking lawful permanent
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resident status through employment after meeting a minimum period of H-1B status in the U.S. This effort will help retain talented
professionals who are valued by U.S. employers and who seek to contribute to our economy.
Allow outstanding professors and researchers to present a broader scope of evidence of academic achievement.
This proposed change to the current DHS regulation would increase the types of evidence that employers can submit to
demonstrate that a professor or researcher is among the very best in their field. Presently, applicants for the employment-based
immigrant visa category of “outstanding professors and researchers” are limited to specific types of evidence listed by regulation.
This would allow “comparable evidence” beyond the specifically articulated regulatory list. This change will harmonize the
evidentiary standard for this category with the other exceptional ability immigrant visa categories.
Harmonize rules to allow E-3 visa holders from Australia and H-1B1 visa holders from Singapore and Chile to
continue working with their current employer for up to 240 days while their petitions for extension of status are
pending.
This proposed regulation would treat E-3 and H-1B1 visa holders the same as other employment-based H-1B and L-1 visa holders
by allowing them to continue employment with their current employer for up to 240 days from the expiration of their authorized
period of stay, if a petition to extend their status has been timely filed.
Launch Entrepreneurs in Residence initiative
On February 22, 2012, USCIS will launch its Entrepreneurs in Residence initiative with an Information Summit in Silicon Valley,
CA, that will bring together high-level representatives from the entrepreneurial community, academia, and federal government
agencies to discuss how to maximize current immigration laws’ potential to attract foreign entrepreneurial talent. The Entrepreneurs
in Residence initiative builds upon DHS’s August announcement of efforts to promote startup enterprises and spur job creation. The
Information Summit will focus on ensuring that immigration pathways for foreign entrepreneurs are clear and consistent, and better
reflect today’s business realities. The Summit will include a special recognition of outstanding contributions made by immigrant
entrepreneurs to our nation’s economic growth and prosperity. The input gathered at the summit will inform the work of the
Entrepreneurs in Residence tactical team, which will bring business experts in-house to work alongside USCIS staff for a period of
approximately 90 days. Following the summit, the tactical team will convene in Washington, DC to begin its work. To learn more
about the summit, please visit Entrepreneurs in Residence Information Summit.
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A Harder Squeeze on the Poor

New York Times Editorial Page January 30, 2012

House Republicans have hit upon a noxious scheme to help pay for an extension of the payroll tax cut: a tax increase on millions of poor working families. A bill passed by the House and now in conference seeks to deny cash refunds under the child tax credit to those who file tax returns using “individual taxpayer identification numbers” issued by the Internal Revenue Service. Only those using Social Security numbers would be eligible.

The refundable portion of the child tax credit is a life-saver for the working poor. Families that would be cut off by this policy change make an average of $21,000 per year, according to the Treasury Department. They would lose an average of $1,800. About 80 percent of those families are Hispanic. The taxpayer identification numbers are used frequently, though not exclusively, by unauthorized immigrants to pay the taxes because they are not eligible for Social Security numbers. The I.R.S. accepts their tax payments and allows families to claim the child tax credit regardless of immigration status. This policy is an effective antipoverty tool that protects children, most of whom are American-born citizens.

The Republicans who have flatly rejected tax increases on the rich have settled instead on limiting this refund, which kept about 1.3 million children from falling into poverty in 2009.

Leaving aside the cruelty of squeezing the poorest workers for a greater portion of their wages to make a point about illegal immigration, the bill punishes not just the undocumented, but the communities they live in, because a poor family’s hard-earned wages get spent: on things like groceries, child care, utilities, gas and rent. This would be the bottom line of the House bill: a Congress that has failed for years to fix the immigration system, using its failure to harm children and hurting those at the bottom of the ladder to avoid the slightest pressure on millionaires. The Senate would be mad to go along with it.

]]> http://www.tasoff.com/a-harder-squeeze-on-the-poor/feed 0 Tasoff & Tasoff – Immigration Lawyers That Care http://www.tasoff.com/1182 http://www.tasoff.com/1182#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 03:30:34 +0000 tasoff http://www.tasoff.com/?p=1182 Tasoff & Tasoff is a full service Los Angeles immigration law firm. The firm provides advice and representation for multinational and domestic corporations, universities, research institutions, and individuals for all United States visa and immigration matters. Tasoff & Tasoff is especially adept in handling work visas for professionals, executives, managers, investors, academics and scientific researchers. We have a national practice with clients located throughout the United States.

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Richard J. Tasoff and Ron Jeffrey Tasoff are certified by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization as Specialists in Immigration and Nationality Law. Both Richard and Ron have been honored by their peers as Southern California Super Lawyers in the area of immigration for 2004, 2005, and 2007.

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]]> http://www.tasoff.com/1182/feed 0 Not Quite and Amnesty but As Good As Its Going To Get!!! http://www.tasoff.com/not-quite-and-amnesty-but-as-good-as-its-going-to-get http://www.tasoff.com/not-quite-and-amnesty-but-as-good-as-its-going-to-get#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 03:22:42 +0000 tasoff http://www.tasoff.com/?p=1175 New Rule Change to Help Reduce the Time Spouses and Children Are Separated From U.S. Citizen Relatives While They Complete the Process for Legal Status in the United States

WASHINGTON, DC – The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) applauds the Department of Homeland Security’s announcement today of a proposed process change that would allow spouses and children of U.S. citizens who are in the U.S. but need a waiver of unlawful presence in order to get a green card to apply for that waiver within the U.S.

Under the current system, the waiver application must be submitted in the immigrant’s home country. This proposed rule change will allow spouses and children of U.S. citizens to apply for a provisional waiver of unlawful presence while remaining in the U.S., which keeps families together and minimizes the time they could be separated during the process. If the waiver is granted, the foreign national will then leave the U.S., apply for his or her immigrant visa abroad, and return to his or her loved ones in a shorter amount of time. The change will give countless American families a chance to stay together safely and legally.

“Although this is just a small part of dealing with the dysfunction of our immigration system, it represents a significant change in process for many individuals,” said Eleanor Pelta, president of AILA. “It’s a move that will be less destructive to families and bring about a fairer and more streamlined waiver process. Right now people who have accumulated unlawful presence in the U.S. who leave the country to apply for a green card have to wait abroad, often for months or years.

“This adjustment to the rule is important,” Pelta added, “because it will literally save lives. Unfortunately, most waiver applications are filed in Ciudad Juarez on the U.S.-Mexico border, an extremely dangerous city these days, and more than one applicant has been murdered or seriously harmed while waiting there.”

AILA also considers the proposed action to be smart enforcement because it will allow the Department of Homeland Security to better focus its resources on keeping America secure and safe.

]]> http://www.tasoff.com/not-quite-and-amnesty-but-as-good-as-its-going-to-get/feed 0 Obama Announces New I-601 Waiver Procedures – Not Quite an Amnesty but As Good As It Gets! http://www.tasoff.com/obama-announces-new-i-601-waiver-procedures-not-quite-an-amnesty-but-as-good-as-it-gets http://www.tasoff.com/obama-announces-new-i-601-waiver-procedures-not-quite-an-amnesty-but-as-good-as-it-gets#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 03:18:57 +0000 tasoff http://www.tasoff.com/?p=1176 Courtesy of AILA…

New Rule Change to Help Reduce the Time Spouses and Children Are Separated From U.S. Citizen Relatives While They Complete the Process for Legal Status in the United States

WASHINGTON, DC – The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) applauds the Department of Homeland Security’s announcement today of a proposed process change that would allow spouses and children of U.S. citizens who are in the U.S. but need a waiver of unlawful presence in order to get a green card to apply for that waiver within the U.S.

Under the current system, the waiver application must be submitted in the immigrant’s home country. This proposed rule change will allow spouses and children of U.S. citizens to apply for a provisional waiver of unlawful presence while remaining in the U.S., which keeps families together and minimizes the time they could be separated during the process. If the waiver is granted, the foreign national will then leave the U.S., apply for his or her immigrant visa abroad, and return to his or her loved ones in a shorter amount of time. The change will give countless American families a chance to stay together safely and legally.

“Although this is just a small part of dealing with the dysfunction of our immigration system, it represents a significant change in process for many individuals,” said Eleanor Pelta, president of AILA. “It’s a move that will be less destructive to families and bring about a fairer and more streamlined waiver process. Right now people who have accumulated unlawful presence in the U.S. who leave the country to apply for a green card have to wait abroad, often for months or years.

“This adjustment to the rule is important,” Pelta added, “because it will literally save lives. Unfortunately, most waiver applications are filed in Ciudad Juarez on the U.S.-Mexico border, an extremely dangerous city these days, and more than one applicant has been murdered or seriously harmed while waiting there.”

AILA also considers the proposed action to be smart enforcement because it will allow the Department of Homeland Security to better focus its resources on keeping America secure and safe.

]]> http://www.tasoff.com/obama-announces-new-i-601-waiver-procedures-not-quite-an-amnesty-but-as-good-as-it-gets/feed 0 Arizona Border Surveillance and Technology http://www.tasoff.com/arizona-border-surveillance-and-technology http://www.tasoff.com/arizona-border-surveillance-and-technology#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:45:30 +0000 tasoff http://www.tasoff.com/?p=889 The GAO came out with a recommendation on November 4, 2011, that the Department of Homeland Security and the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) review its analyses of its Arizona Border Surveillance Technology Plan.

In the past years nearly half of the apprehensions of illegal aliens entering through the U.S.-Mexico border have been in Arizona.   In 2005 the Department of Homeland Security initiated a plan to create a virtual fence along the border and invested nearly $1 billion in technology along the portions of the Arizona border with Mexico.  This plan, the Secure Border Initiative Network (SBInet) has raised concerns even in the department regarding its costs, scheduling, and performance.  (Since the SBInet was only installed across approximately 50 miles of the border the cost per mile is about $20 million.)

The Arizona Border Surveillance Technology Plan was developed by the Department of Homeland Security and the Customs and Border Protection as a strategy for the rest of the Arizona border with Mexico.  The Department of Homeland Security is asking for $242 million in 2012 to implement the plan.  The GAO stated that the “CBP does not have the information needed to fully support and implement its Arizona Border Surveillance Technology Plan.”

The BPC is already one of the largest police agencies in the federal government.  Anything that can reduce the cost of manpower in the enforcement of the U.S. laws along our borders should be welcomed.  However, CBP has not obtained reliable and effective surveillance equipment for its investment and has no real clue what future costs might be required according to the GAO.  Throwing money at technology without a clear idea of its reliability is not how we should approach the problem.  Maybe a real fence might be a cheaper approach.

]]> http://www.tasoff.com/arizona-border-surveillance-and-technology/feed 0 Employment Authorization Documents and Naturalization Certificates http://www.tasoff.com/new-security-features-on-employment-authorization-documents-and-naturalization-certificates http://www.tasoff.com/new-security-features-on-employment-authorization-documents-and-naturalization-certificates#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:08:09 +0000 tasoff http://www.tasoff.com/?p=886 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Alejandro Mayorkas announced the launch of an enhanced Employment Authorization Document (EAD) and a redesigned Certificate of Citizenship (Form N-560) with new features to strengthen security and deter fraud.

As part of USCIS’s ongoing efforts to enhance the integrity of the immigration system, the state-of-the-art technology incorporated into the new documents will deter counterfeiting, obstruct tampering, and facilitate quick and accurate authentication. USCIS began issuing the new EADs today and will begin using the redesigned certificates on Oct. 30. The agency anticipates that more than 1 million people will receive the new documents over the next year.

]]> http://www.tasoff.com/new-security-features-on-employment-authorization-documents-and-naturalization-certificates/feed 0 18 Month Extension of TPS for Honduras and Nicaragua http://www.tasoff.com/18-month-extension-of-tps-for-honduras-and-nicaragua http://www.tasoff.com/18-month-extension-of-tps-for-honduras-and-nicaragua#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:00:47 +0000 tasoff http://www.tasoff.com/?p=882 18-Month Extension of Honduras and Nicaragua for Temporary Protected Status.  Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano announced the extension of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations for Honduras and Nicaragua for 18 months each – through July 5, 2013.

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