Sentences with phrase «for immigration benefits»

We advocate against our clients» immigration detention, defend them in immigration removal proceedings, and provide assistance applying for immigration benefits.

USCIS issued these frequently asked questions that address the eligibility and application process for same - sex spouses applying for immigration benefits.

Immigration lawyers have seen a record number of applications for immigration benefits jump since president Obama signed the youth enforcement deferment act.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services administers the nation's lawful immigration system, safeguarding its integrity and promise by efficiently and fairly adjudicating requests for immigration benefits while protecting Americans, securing the homeland, and honoring our values.

In particular, referring to applicants and petitioners for immigration benefits, and the beneficiaries of such applications and petitions, as «customers» promotes an institutional culture that emphasizes the ultimate satisfaction of applicants and petitioners, rather than the correct adjudication of such applications and petitions according to the law.

Not exact matches

The regulations provide a list of categories that can satisfy the qualification requirements for the O — 1 Visa and many talented individuals would benefit from consulting with an experienced immigration attorney to see if they in fact qualify.

Marriage and domestic partner ship rights are not, however, only a state issue, as in affects federal taxes, inheritance, immigration rights, and benefits for federal workers and the military.

Among them are the rights to: bullet joint parenting; bullet joint adoption; bullet joint foster care, custody, and visitation (including non-biological parents); bullet status as next - of - kin for hospital visits and medical decisions where one partner is too ill to be competent; bullet joint insurance policies for home, auto and health; bullet dissolution and divorce protections such as community property and child support; bullet immigration and residency for partners from other countries; bullet inheritance automatically in the absence of a will; bullet joint leases with automatic renewal rights in the event one partner dies or leaves the house or apartment; bullet inheritance of jointly - owned real and personal property through the right of survivorship (which avoids the time and expense and taxes in probate); bullet benefits such as annuities, pension plans, Social Security, and Medicare; bullet spousal exemptions to property tax increases upon the death of one partner who is a co-owner of the home; bullet veterans» discounts on medical care, education, and home loans; joint filing of tax returns; bullet joint filing of customs claims when traveling; bullet wrongful death benefits for a surviving partner and children; bullet bereavement or sick leave to care for a partner or child; bullet decision - making power with respect to whether a deceased partner will be cremated or not and where to bury him or her; bullet crime victims» recovery benefits; bullet loss of consortium tort benefits; bullet domestic violence protection orders; bullet judicial protections and evidentiary immunity; bullet and more...

It is frustrating to see William Chip's well - documented argument of the economic and political evils of illegal immigration rebutted from Scaperlanda's supposedly moral standpoint, when in fact the victims in this scenario are the laborers working without regulations for workplace safety, without employment benefits, and even without police protection (since contact with law enforcement is associated with deportation).

According to DOMA, states are not required to recognize a same - sex marriage performed in another state, meaning these couples are not eligible for Social Security survivors» benefits, insurance for government employees, immigration status, filing of joint taxes and more.

VSO and the Royal College of Physicians are concerned that the Government's proposed changes to immigration laws announced today, will have a significant impact on a training initiative that increases the quality of medical healthcare in the developing world and has significant benefits for the NHS.

But as a new consensus forms around issues including immigration, Shah is a refreshing voice conveying its benefits for society.

For the individual who can not be subject to formal immigration controls but who can be excluded from social benefits if economically inactive, immigration enforcement responsibilities fall not to the immigration officer but to the frontline public service worker.

His speech will have three themes overall: (i) Cutting immigrants» access to benefits; (ii) ending «something for nothing» benefits»; and (iii) cracking down on illegal immigration.

Whenthe new immigration minister James Brokenshire attacked what he called the «wealthy, metropolitan elite» for benefiting from cheap foreign labour, it's unlikely he meant to point the finger at the Prime Minister.

Immigration compliance and enforcement (ICE) teams work with local authorities and other local partners to ensure compliance «for the benefit of the community».

The proposals for elected police representatives, new cuts in the civil service, assessment for incapacity benefits, flexible working time and tougher immigration procedures are all shared by the Tories.

It's equally questionable that immigration is a net boon to the host nation, every breakdown I've ever seen strongly suggests that non-skill based immigration is almost universally an economic negative for at least the 1st generation, for everyone besides the employers benefiting from depressed wages.

Changes to immigration laws to create a «hostile environment» for illegal immigrants have also meant that although they have the right to live in the UK, some people have also been refused jobs, healthcare and benefits.

In the 2005 election, the Tories found that although voters liked their punitive rhetoric on immigration, it validated Labour's broader charges that the Tories were a hard - right party who would merrily privatise the NHS and cut benefits for pensioners.

«For too long, the benefits of immigration went to employers who wanted an easy supply of cheap labour, or to the wealthy metropolitan elite who wanted cheap tradesmen and services — but not to the ordinary, hard - working people of this country,» Mr Brokenshire is set to say.

Controls on immigration would include more border police and withholding in - work and out - of - work benefits from migrants for two years, until they have paid into the system, as well as ensuring that employers can not undercut wages and working conditions.

More than 220,000 immigrant New Yorkers will remain unable to benefit from Obama's immigration executive order, which would have protected millions of parents of U.S. citizens across the country from deportation and granted them work permits under a program known as as Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents, or DAPA.

And you can't have that debate without making the case for immigration and its benefits to our national economy and national character.

He added: «If we are to have the mature and thorough debate that ministers have been calling for let us start off with an honest and realistic assessment of the costs and benefits of the highest levels of immigration in our history.»

The economy; the benefit system: John Prescott But unarguably one of their catastrophic failures, and therefore one of the biggest challenges for our Government is immigration.

As Washington wrestles with what to do about DACA, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced today that he has signed an executive order prohibiting state agencies and officers from inquiring about or disclosing an individual's immigration status unless required by law or necessary to determine eligibility for a benefit or service.

Be careful — look at this YouGov poll which shows a majority of people would support renationalisation of the utilities, increasing the minimum wage to # 10 and the top rate of tax to 60 %... but also a total ban on immigration and benefits for anyone who turns down a job, making life mean life with no parole in prison sentences and stopping all international aid.

«Rather than confronting concerns about immigration with Labour's values of contribution and reciprocity, Corbyn distanced himself from the manifesto commitment to restrict in work benefits for new arrivals to this country and planned a trip to Turkey to talk about «open borders».»

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today (Friday) issued Executive Order 170 that prohibits state agencies and officers from inquiring about or disclosing an individual's immigration status unless required by law or necessary to determine eligibility for a benefit or service.

I am a Democrat elected by a Democratic community, I have always been a Democrat, and I will always be a Democrat fighting teeth and nail, to protect senior citizen benefits, better education for our communities, affordable housing, health services, immigration issues and those services that the Democratic party have always fought for.

Because while controlled immigration can bring great benefits — filling skills shortages, delivering public services, making British businesses the world - beaters they often are — when the numbers get too high, public support for the system falters.

He called for a new approach to immigration to ensure that Britain benefited from the «tide of talent» around the world.

Finally, on a number of issues, especially on benefits for immigrants, EU immigration and social housing, DUP voters tend to take a kind of UKIP - lite position, sharing similar positions to UKIP voters, if not quite as strong.

According to the Human Rights Campaign, she voted against the repealing of «Don't Ask, Don't Tell» legislation, opposed legislation that would grant equal tax treatment for employer - provided health coverage for domestic partners, opposed legislation to grant same - sex partners of U.S. citizens and permanent residents the same immigration benefits of married couples and opposed legislation to permit state Medicaid programs to cover low - income, HIV - positive Americans before they develop AIDS.

More than 220,000 immigrant New Yorkers will remain unable to benefit from President Obama's immigration executive order, which would have protected millions of parents of U.S. citizens across the country from deportation and granted them work permits under a program known as as Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents, or DAPA.

At a meeting of the parliamentary party at the end of last week, voices who last had their chance when Hazel Blears made her doomed bid for the deputy leadership reportedly piped up, talking about benefit claimants getting «something for nothing» and the need to sound strong notes on immigration controls.

Benefits will go unpaid, court cases will be postponed, police leave has been cancelled in London and airports are bracing themselves for backlogs at immigration.

An economist from the Office for Budget Responsibility warned banning migrants from claiming benefits would have little impact on slowing immigration.

The two candidates for the Republican congressional nomination next month faced off in a debate last Friday on Long Island News Radio, tackling issues such as illegal immigration, veterans» health, unemployment benefits, Ukraine, and other issues.

«A county officer or employee shall not inquire about a person's immigration status unless: Such person's immigration status is necessary for the determination of program, service or benefit eligibility or the provision of county services; or such officer or employee is required by law to inquire about such person's immigration status.»

USCIS said that it had sent two employees to the school to discuss the child's application for an «immigration benefit,» possibly a green card.

Public attitudes towards benefits claimants, Europe and immigration, for example, have hardened dramatically since Labour left office — and not even under a Tory government, but a coalition.

A quick Google search on Labour and Ed Miliband policies produced these results: - On Welfare - • Ed Miliband sets out plans to cut benefits for young jobless • Ed Miliband to promise Labour cap on welfare spending • Miliband admits public anger at «something for nothing culture» • Labour leader pledges to match Tory plan to cut welfare bill On Immigration - • Ed Miliband's nod to Ukip: We understand people's fears on immigration • Ed Miliband: it's not prejudiced to be concerned about immigration • Labour leader tries to reach out to Ukip voters • LABOUR leader Ed Miliband pledged to tackle the issue of Immigration - • Ed Miliband's nod to Ukip: We understand people's fears on immigration • Ed Miliband: it's not prejudiced to be concerned about immigration • Labour leader tries to reach out to Ukip voters • LABOUR leader Ed Miliband pledged to tackle the issue of immigration • Ed Miliband: it's not prejudiced to be concerned about immigration • Labour leader tries to reach out to Ukip voters • LABOUR leader Ed Miliband pledged to tackle the issue of immigration • Labour leader tries to reach out to Ukip voters • LABOUR leader Ed Miliband pledged to tackle the issue of immigrationimmigration

In that last six months, backbenchers could propose a tougher immigration cap, a tighter benefits cap, a British Bill of Rights, English votes for English laws - and so on.

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... Our analysis thus documents a key benefit of high - skilled immigration in the US, which relies on innovation for growth and helps to explain the vociferous complaints by US academic departments about visa restrictions on foreign graduate students.

Developing and maintaining this database can be quite a time consuming task, but for a number of reasons — from simply providing postdocs information about educational and career workshops to more complicated issues involving immigration laws, IRS regulations, or benefits packages — it is well worth the effort.

For those doing the hiring, «the benefit of high - skill immigration» is that it «allows employers to pick» the workers they want from a large pool, explained Jennifer Hunt, a labor economist at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

May 10, 2018 • A proposed change in immigration policy from the Trump administration could make it harder for immigrants to obtain a green card if family members use Medicaid, WIC or other federal medical benefits.