July 26, 2010

Human Trafficking In Riverside And San Bernardino

by Carlos Batara

New Centers Of Human Trafficking: Riverside And  San Bernardino?

Human trafficking is growing in cities through out Riverside and San Bernardino Counties – like Hemet, Moreno Valley, Perris, Lake Elsinore, and Corona.

Human Trafficking On The Rise

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July 18, 2010

DREAM Act Obstacles And Realities

by Carlos Batara

Immigration Attorney Update: DREAM Act Obstacles And Realities

Being an immigration attorney, I’m often asked about which, if any, immigration programs might pass this year.

Actually, I’m skeptical that any type of immigration reform will take place…

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July 6, 2010

Immigration Reform Unlikely In 2010

by Carlos Batara

Obama’s Immigration Speech: Comprehensive Reform Seems Unlikely In 2010

After President Obama’s speech on July 1st, the prognosis for for immigration reform in 2010 seems as clear as before.

Nothing is clear.

Nothing is certain.

No new…

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June 28, 2010

Immigrant Detentions In Escondido

by Carlos Batara

Escondido Police Teams With ICE: How Will It Affect Immigrant Detentions?

According to a San Diego Union-Tribune news report earlier today, Escondido has become the first city in Southern California to integrate the help of immigration agents…

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June 27, 2010

Immigration Debate In Hemet And Riverside

by Carlos Batara

Immigration Reform Debate Heats Up In Hemet, Lake Elsinore, And Riverside

The debate over immigration reform, during the past week, exploded in Riverside County.

As a immigration lawyer in Riverside, I’m glad immigration reform has become a…

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June 15, 2010

Supreme Court Opens New Deportation Defense Doors

by Carlos Batara

Supreme Court Carachuri-Rosendo Decision Opens Deportation Defense Doors For Lawful Permanent Residents

Lawful permanent residents won a major immigration law decision today.

The Supreme Court stopped the government from automatically deporting lawful permanent residents for minor drug…

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June 11, 2010

Cuban Adjustment Act

by Carlos Batara

The Cuban Adjustment Act: A Special Path To Permanent Residence And Citizenship

The Cuban Adjustment Act (CAA) of 1966 is one of our most unique immigration programs helping immigrants earn green cards.

Like many immigration programs, the…

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June 10, 2010

USCIS Fees Increase Harm Immigrant Families

by Carlos Batara

How Will The Proposed Increase In USCIS Filing Fees Hurt Immigrant Families?

The head of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Alejandro Mayorkas, has announced a plan to increase fees for immigration applications.  It is estimated that…

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May 29, 2010

Immigration Attorney Battle To Correct False Immigrant Labels

by Carlos Batara

An Immigration Attorney’s Battle: The Fight To Correct False Labels About Immigrants

As a deportation defense attorney, I know the barriers immigrants face to obtain a fair trial in immigration court.  They’re huge.

However, they’re small compared…

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May 29, 2010

Hemet: Center Of Immigration Debate In Southern California

by Carlos Batara

Is Hemet The New Center Of Immigration Debate In Southern California?

Immigration wild fires have erupted in cities and states across the nation.

As a result, it is no surprise the immigration reform debate arrived in Hemet…

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May 23, 2010

Immigrant Deportation Defense Needs Increase

by Carlos Batara

Immigration Attorney Warning: Deportations Of Immigrants Are  Growing

Immigration reform opponents assert the need for stronger border enforcement.  They argue the federal government has been inactive in cracking down on undocumented immigrants.

They’re wrong.

Deportations Increase To

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May 22, 2010

TPS For Honduras and Nicaragua

by Carlos Batara

TPS Program Extended For Honduran And Nicaraguan Immigrants

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) has been extended for immigrants from Honduras and Nicaragua until January 5, 2012.

This program is aimed at assisting Hondurans and Nicaraguans, like you, recover…

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May 17, 2010

The Need To Fix Immigration Appeals

by Carlos Batara

The Need To Fix Immigration Appeals

Deportation defense, quite often, does not end at your immigration court trial.

Win or lose, many immigrants are forced to fight their case a second time.  They are forced to battle…

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May 8, 2010

Pardons: New Defense Against Removal and Deportation?

by Carlos Batara

Governor Pardons: A New Defense Against Removal and Deportation?

Over the past 10 years, attorneys who defend immigrants in deportation and removal proceedings have faced several obstacles.

As a result of changes to immigration law in the…

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April 24, 2010

Deportation Defense In Arizona Under Senate Bill 1070

by Carlos Batara

Deportation Defense Fears In Arizona Under Senate Bill 1070

“My wife does not have immigration papers,” the frantic caller noted, “and I’m worried she might be deported.”

The caller, a U. S. citizen living in Phoenix, was…

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