Many of the undocumented immigrants living in Maryland entered the United States more than 10 years ago. After the Great Recession began in 2008, fewer people entered the United States illegally or overstayed their visas. As a result, the population of undocumented...
Your Immigration
Legal Advocates
Month: September 2016
Addressing immigration issues in mergers and acquisitions
When a Maryland company is in the process of acquiring or merging with another firm, it is important for the owner to do his or her due diligence before closing the deal regarding any potential immigration issues. Failing to do so may leave the company facing...
New opportunity opens up for immigrants
Maryland and other states may be able to benefit through a proposed immigration program. It is intended to help foreign entrepreneurs who are establishing a business stateside. The initiative through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services would apply to individuals...
Immigration-related employment discrimination rule changes
Immigrants in Maryland are often exposed to workplace discrimination in the form of unfair requests for documentation when they seek employment. In August 2016, the U.S. Department of Justice proposed some new rules concerning unfair documentary practices that could...