To Re-Enter the US After Travel, You May Need Form DS-117

Form DS-117 (Application to Determine Returning Resident Status) is an important USCIS immigration form which allows permanent residents to re-enter the US if they have been traveling abroad for a year or more. This form is very important, since without this form of authorization, you may be denied entry into the US. Form DS-117 is […]

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Immigration in California is Heating Up Immigration Debates

During most years since 2004, California has been the top state for illegal immigration. California shares a border with Mexico and this allows illegal workers from that nation and from other nations to enter the state. As well, California’s large size and large number of agricultural jobs makes it an attractive place for undocumented workers.

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News From the Frontlines of Florida Immigration

In August 2010, Florida unveiled proposed new immigration laws which are based loosely on the Arizona immigration laws. The Florida legislation would require police to verify the immigration status of suspected illegal immigrants stopped during a routine check in Florida. The law would also necessitate that businesses in Florida verify the status of new employees

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How Border Security and Illegal Immigration Affect Your Everyday

Border security includes employees of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, who patrol the borders of the US in order to prevent illegal immigration, drug smuggling, and other point of entry crimes. Border patrol is often helped by the US Coast Guard, especially in cases involving ships trying to enter the US illegally. US border

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