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USCIS Announces Interim Ruling for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver

Dallas Immigration Lawyer — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:30:00 GMT

On Friday, March 30^th, 2012, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services announced a notice of proposed rulemaking to improve the process for specific immediate relatives of United States citizens to apply for and receive a provisional waiver of the unlawful presence ground of inadmissibility while still in the country. This waiver will apply to those individuals who can demonstrate that their U.S. citizen spouse or parent will face serious hardship if the non-U.S. citizen were to leave the country. The main purpose of the proposed rule is to reduce the amount of time that U.S. citizens are separated from their immediate relatives while the non-U.S. citizen family member goes through the immigration process overseas to obtain a visa. Below are some common questions and answers regarding the provisional unlawful presence waiver:

How does a person apply for the provisional unlawful presence waiver?

Unfortunately, the provisional waiver process is not in effect and will not be available at this time. It will only take effect after a final rule (this is currently an interim rule) is published in the Federal Register.

Why is the category of people who qualify for the waiver so minimal?

The purpose of this opportunity is to alleviate the serious hardship of a U.S. citizen who is forced to be without a spouse, child, or parent (immediate relative) for an extended period of time. It is expected that this process will reduce the amount of time it takes for an immediate relative of a U.S. citizen in need to obtain an immigrant visa.

What documents will be needed to file the application?

When the application becomes available, the USCIS will provide instructions on how to fill out the new Form I-601A and which types of documents you will need to submit your provisional waiver. At the very minimum, you can expect to require proof of an approved Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, and an immigrant visa application fee receipt from the Department of State. Should a person fail to follow these instructions set by the USCIS, the application will automatically rejected or denied.

Can the waiver be filed simultaneously with the Form I-130?

No; the Form I-130 must be approved prior to filing for the provisional waiver.

If a provisional waiver is obtained, can an immigrant's status be adjusted without leaving the United States?

No; a person who wishes to change their status must attend an immigrant visa interview with a DOS consular officer in their home country.

Is a non-U.S. citizen eligible for employment after obtaining the provisional unlawful presence waiver?

No; a person who is approved for this waiver is not eligible for employment. The waiver will not provide for these benefits or provide lawful status, stop the accrual of lawful presence, protect from removal, guarantee visa issuance or admission into the United States. A separate approval must be made in order for a person to obtain an employment-based visa.

How long will a provisional unlawful presence waiver be valid?

Once a person has been approved, according to the proposed rule, the person's wavier would remain valid so long as the underlying immigrant visa, such as the Form I-130, has not been revoked. If the immigrant visa is revoked, the waiver will no longer be valid.

If you have any questions regarding the proposed interim rule, don't hesitate to speak with a Dallas immigration attorney from the Mathur Law Offices. Our legal team has provided residents in the area and their non-U.S. citizen family members with the experienced representation they deserve for over 15 years. To obtain your initial consultation with the firm, contact Dallas immigration lawyer Sanjay S. Mathur right away.

USCIS Says Pre-Approval Waivers Not Yet In Effect.

Sanjay Mathur — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:10:00 GMT

The Obama administration announced previously that it would move to amend regulations to allow pre-approval of waivers of inadmissibility for immediate relatives. This change would allow persons ineligible to adjust their status in the U.S. avoid the delay and uncertainty of leaving the U.S. while awaiting decision on a waiver of inadmissibility. On February 22, 2012, USCIS announced that these changes are not yet in effect. Moreover, that they are working on making the changes but expect that there will be some delay. USCIS further encourages people to go forward with their interviews for waiver under the current system. To see read more visit: http://www.aila.org/content/default.aspx?docid=38621

Immigration Judge Says Quota on Non-LPR Cancellation Used

Sanjay Mathur — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:25:00 GMT

An Immigration Judge in Dallas, Texas stated today that the quota for Cancellation of Removal for Non Lawful Permanent Residents has been reached. Therefore, even if the case is tried before the Court, no decision will be made until the new quota is available on October 1, 2012.

Immigrants Need Not Fear Reporting Cases of Violence

Dallas Immigration Attorney — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:30:00 GMT

Many illegal immigrants live in fear of having their non-citizenship exposed. While this is a valid feeling, there is absolutely no reason that any case of violence or abuse should go unrecognized. This is especially true when instances of domestic violence, rape, kidnapping and the like remain unreported because illegal immigrants do not want their status to be discovered.

It is for these very reasons that the U-Visa was created. In order to protect everyone and anyone – including immigrants who may be residing in the United States illegally – this visa was implemented only three years ago and has already helped many victims of crime. The visa allows illegal immigrants to report the crimes that have been committed to their detriment without the concern of being deported. Instead, these individuals are allowed to legally remain in the country while actively assisting law enforcement officials in their pursuit of investigating and convicting the guilty parties.

At the Mathur Law Offices, a Dallas Immigration lawyer can further explain the details of this law and the protections it offers to illegal immigrants that are the victims of crime. With more than 15 years of experience in the field, the attorneys and counselors at the firm are more than qualified to advise you on all of your questions.

Contact a Dallas Immigration attorney as soon as possible to legally and safely report any violent or criminal actions that have been made against you.

Turnover of Internal ICE Memo

Dallas Immigration Attorney — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:00:00 GMT

A federal judge has just ruled that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is being made to turn over a recent internal memo regarding the deportation program referred to as Secure Communities.

The program, which was said to be targeted at criminals, is now believed to be filled with errors. Instituting the program nationally (as planned) would be a clear oversight on behalf of the government because of the system's failure to sufficiently produce the results it was created to provide. Rather than only focusing attention on the country's criminals, it is now being claimed that immigrants have become unsuspecting entrants into the system despite their lack of criminality. For example, minor traffic offenses that resulted in the fingerprinting of an immigrant somehow led to those same immigrants being grouped in with actual criminal offenders.

The controversy of the potential implementation of the Secure Communities program has sparked outrage among many, instigating allegations of racial profiling and deportation traps.

The United States is entered by immigrants of other nations in the hopes of building a better life for their families and/or seeking employment to boost their livelihoods. Programs and laws that directly work against an immigrant's ability to enhance their lives require the need for a Dallas Immigration lawyer.

Attorneys and counselors at the Mathur Law Offices in Dallas, Texas are well equipped to tackle issues that arise in regards to immigration law. The firm has been serving immigrants throughout the nation for more than 15 years, and they are dedicated to providing their clients with the most aggressive and up-to-date defense available.

Do not let you or someone you care about be taken advantage of simply because you are not a legal citizen of the U.S. Contact a Dallas Immigration attorney for the protection you deserve.

Understanding Texas Green Cards

Dallas Immigration Attorney — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 19:05:00 GMT

A green card is, very simply speaking, proof of a person being a permanent resident of the United States. It is not proof that a person has become a citizen, but it allows a person to permanently move to America, live within the borders and legally work.

There are several different avenues of achieve a green card, all with their own nuances and requirements. Each step is complex, and due to the vast importance of the outcome, it is important that if you are interested in receiving a green card that you do not hesitate to contact a knowledgeable Dallas lawyer as soon as possible.

No matter if you are seeking your green card through family, a job, asylum status or some other means, you cannot afford to leave your future up to the whims of chance.

At the Mathur Law Offices, we understand the quirks and complex legalities surrounding the green card process and are therefore unwaveringly devoted to protecting the rights of our clients. Therefore, we encourage you to contact a Dallas immigration lawyer at our firm as soon as possible to receive the legal assistance you truly deserve.

Legal Aid for Asylum in Texas

Dallas Immigration Attorney — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 18:55:00 GMT

Seeking out asylum is not an easy process - and it is simply not something that you can take lightly. After stepping foot in the boundaries of America, those seeking asylum will have exactly one year to apply. This deadline is not wavering and gives no leeway to those who simply "did not know" about the complex legalities.

For this reason, it is vastly important that those are seeking something of this nature do not hesitate seek out the support and guidance of a knowledgeable Dallas attorney. It does not matter if the asylum is in regards to political or religious persecution, domestic violence, tribal violence such as female genital mutilation, or those facing slavery - it is vital that you have the legal representation that is required to successfully navigate through these laws.

At the Mathur Law Offices, we understand the struggle and importance associated with issues relating to asylum and we are fully devoted to protecting the rights of our clients. Contact a Dallas immigration lawyer at our office as soon as possible so that we can get started fighting to protect the best interests of both you and your entire family.

Former UTA Student Deported; Fights to Return

Dallas Immigration Attorney — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 18:45:00 GMT

Saad Nabeel, a former engineering student at the University of Texas, was recently deported in late 2009 upon the arrest of his entire family by immigration authorities.

He was then deported to Bangladesh, the place of his birth, but a place he has not seen since he was a toddler, when his parents moved to the United States with a temporary visa.

Upon arrival, Nabeel reports that has been not only forced into religious oaths, but has suffered harassment for his Jewish friends.

He has thus publicly denounced the school - including known terrorist ties - and lives in an undisclosed location within Malaysia.

Humanitarian parole is currently being petitioned for on his behalf.

If you or a loved one are currently facing an immigration issue such as this, it is vastly important that you do not hesitate to secure the representation of a knowledgeable Dallas attorney that you can trust. Contact a Dallas immigration lawyer at the Mathur Law Offices today and experience the difference that a devoted attorney can make on your life.

Governor Perry Calls to End Sanctuary Cities

Dallas Immigration Attorney — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 18:30:00 GMT

Texas Governor Rick Perry has recently called to put an end to what is commonly referred to as "sanctuary cities" - cities where law enforcement is lax on enforcing immigration law, providing a haven for illegal immigrants.

He has, however, announced no plans as to how to achieve such a goal.

This proposal caused a stir amongst the state when he announced this on January 11, stating that it was a Legislature priority; he even went as far as to announce that he considered Houston one of these sanctuary cities.

With this crackdown on immigration and the related laws, it is even more important that you have a knowledgeable Dallas lawyer on your side to help you with your immigration issues such as asylum or achieving a family visa.

By working with the Mathur Law Offices, you can breathe easier knowing that you will be given the care, devotion and personalized solutions required to help you fight towards your optimum outcome. It is therefore vastly important that you do not hesitate to contact a Dallas immigration attorney from our firm as soon as possible to receive your initial case consultation and begin your fight for your desirable result.

Carriles Faces Immigration Fraud Charges; Not Criminal Charges

Dallas Immigration Attorney — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 18:19:00 GMT

It has recently been reported that 82-year-old Luis Posada Carriles, public enemy number one of Cuba, has been charged with perjury, obstruction and naturalization fraud after allegedly under oath making false statements.

As of January 10, the jury has been selected for his trial.

Carriles, who is a former CIA operative, is facing accusations from both Cuba and Venezuela that he was the mastermind behind a Cubana Airline bombing in the mid '70s, as well as bombings that took place in the late '90s at Havana hotels.

Carriles, however, is not facing criminal charges for either of these allegations, and instead is finding himself in the midst of an American trial strictly for immigration fraud.

If you or a loved one are currently dealing with an immigration issue such as this, it is vastly important that you do not hesitate to contact an immigration lawyer that you can trust. At the Mathur Law Offices, we understand the process and are firmly devoted to giving our clients the dynamic and comprehensive legal assistance that you truly deserve.

Therefore, do not hesitate to contact a Dallas immigration attorney at our offices as soon as you can to receive your initial case consultation and learn more about how we can help you.

All Immigration Filing Fees Going Up

Sanjay S. Mathur — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 22:58:00 GMT

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services ("USCIS") has announced a final rule, all filing fees will go up a weighted average of about ten percent (10%) beginning on November 23, 2010. If you have a pending case, note that if your case is not filed before this deadline, your filing fees will increase.

If you are a prospective client, thinking about moving forward with your

case, now is the time to start to save money. Below are some examples of

frequently filed applications and their respective fee changes:

* I-130 Petition for Alien Relative: $355 to $420

* I-485 Applicant to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status: $930 to

$985 (Biometrics fee not included). The current I-485 filing fee $1,010 amount includes $930 and biometrics fee $80. The adjusted filing fee will be

$985 plus $85 biometrics fee which becomes $1,070.

* I-140 Immigration Petition for Alien Worker: $475 to $580

* I-907 premium processing service: $1000 to $1225

* I-129 Petition for a Non-Immigrant Worker: $320 to $325

* I-765 Application for Employment Authorization: $340 to $380

Applications must be post-marked or filed on or before November 22, 2010 to avoid the additional fees.

New Immigration Reform Bill Introduced in the Senate

Sanjay Mathur — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 23:18:00 GMT

THE COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM ACT OF 2010 Introduced by Senator Robert Menendez (D ]NJ) and Senator Patrick Leahy (D

]VT)

Title I - Border Enforcement

„h Establishes border enforcement "triggers" that must be met before any unauthorized immigrants can apply for permanent residency.

„h Requires DHS to review assets and staffing needed for border security and enforcement.

„h Funds port of entry improvements and tools and technology, in line with this review.

„h Expands Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement

(ICE) staffing, in line with this review.

„h Improves training and accountability for DHS border and immigration officers.

„h Enhances cooperation with Canada and Mexico, as well as local law enforcement agencies, to improve border security and coordinate crime fighting.

„h Clarifies that the power to regulate immigration resides with the federal government, not states and localities, and that state and local police do not have the "inherent authority" to enforce federal immigration laws (outside of 287(g) agreements).

„h Involves border communities in enforcement policy through creation of a U.S. ]Mexico Border Enforcement Commission and a Border Communities Liaison Office.

Title II - Interior Enforcement

„h Requires DHS to track the departure of noncitizens to ensure that individuals do not overstay their visas.

„h Denies "visa waiver" privileges to countries whose citizens attempt to overstay visas.

„h Refines existing law on illegal entry, illegal reentry and voluntary departure of noncitizens to ensure enforcement of those provisions and heighten penalties for those who commit serious offenses.

„h Funds and expands the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program to cover additional criminal justice costs borne by state and local governments.

„h Enhances efforts to ensure that DHS does not mistakenly deport U.S.

citizens and residents.

„h Expands penalties for passport, visa, and immigration fraud; unlawful flight from immigration or customs controls; and gang activity.

„h Expands other civil penalties and grounds of inadmissibility for certain criminals.

„h Provides common ]sense rules governing the detention of families, elderly or ill immigrants, crime victims, and other "vulnerable populations" like torture survivors, as well as enforcement actions that involve children.

„h Improves detention conditions to meet basic standards; expands secure alternatives to detention.

„h Ends the waiting period for refugees and asylees to obtain green cards.

Title III - Worksite Enforcement

„h Mandates the use of an employment verification system for all employers within five years.

AILA InfoNet Doc. No. 10093065. (Posted 09/30/10)

„h Creates a new fraud ]resistant, tamper ]resistant Social Security card; requires workers to use fraud ] and tamper ]resistant documents to prove authorization to work in the United States.

„h Requires the Social Security Administration to create a reliable and secure way of verifying Social Security numbers and work authorization.

„h Adds criminal penalties for fraud and misuse of Social Security numbers.

„h Provides protections for workers to prevent fraudulent use of social security numbers, correct government database errors, and combat employment discrimination.

„h Creates a voluntary pilot program using biometric identifiers to demonstrate work authorization.

Title IV - Reforming America's Legal Immigration System „h Creates a Standing Commission on Immigration, Labor Markets, and the National interest to evaluate labor market and economic conditions and recommend quotas for employment based visa programs that Congress and the President would act on. The Commission will be made up of the Secretaries of DHS, State, Labor, Health and Human Services, and Agriculture, as well as the Attorney General, Social Security Commissioner, and seven nongovernmental members appointed by the President.

„h Creates the structure for a new nonimmigrant visa program (H ]2C) to address gaps in existing worker programs that have lead to undocumented migration. The number of H ]2C workers admitted to the program is completely dependent upon the Commission's recommendations regarding the impact on the labor market and economy.

Workers must

have a job offer and meet various application requirements. Once in the U.S., H ]2C visa holders are able to change jobs, provided their new employer is authorized to hire H ]2C workers.

o The H ]2C program has various features to protect U.S. workers, such as:

bars to use

of the program in high ]unemployment areas; requirements for employers to recruit and hire American workers first; employer ]paid program fees; employer banishment from the program for improper use or misrepresentation; etc.

o H ]2C workers are eligible to apply for green cards after having worked in the U.S. for four years, or immediately if they are sponsored by their employer.

„h Significantly expands labor protections in current H ]2A, H ]2B, H ]1B, and L ]1 visa programs.

„h Ensures that the number of family and employment green cards authorized by Congress do not expire because of processing delays; expands the share of visas that each country can access within existing quotas that limit overall immigration.

„h Exempts certain immigrants from counting against the annual green card quotas so that they can immediately reunite with loved ones in the U.S., including spouses and minor children of green card holders.

„h Revises unlawful presence bars to immigration so that individuals with family ties are not permanently banished from the U.S.

„h Incorporates the AgJOBS bill, which provides a path to permanent residency for farm workers and revises agricultural employer sponsorship requirements.

„h Incorporates the Uniting American Families Act, which allows permanent partners to access the family ]based immigration system.

AILA InfoNet Doc. No. 10093065. (Posted 09/30/10)

Title V - Legalization of Undocumented Individuals „h Creates Lawful Prospective Immigrant (LPI) status for non ]criminal undocumented immigrants living in the U.S. since 9/30/10. Requires applicants to submit biometric and biographical data, undergo security and law enforcement checks, and pay a $500 fine plus application fees. LPI status lasts four years and can be extended. It includes work authorization and permission to travel abroad; immediate family members are also eligible for status under the program.

o Immigrants may apply for LPI status even if they are in deportation proceedings at the time of application or have an outstanding removal order.

o In order to transition from LPI status to Legal Permanent Residency (i.e.

a "green

card"), applicants are required to wait at least six years; pay taxes and a $1000 fine; learn English and U.S. civics; and undergo additional background checks.

They will

not obtain green cards before those who were waiting "in line" to immigrate as of date of enactment.

o The LPI program includes a level of administrative and judicial review, confidentiality protections for applicants and their employers, and fraud prevention measures.

„h Incorporates the DREAM Act, which creates a path to legal status for individuals who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children, provided they meet age and other criteria and enroll in college or the U.S. military.

Title VI ] Immigrant Integration and Other Reforms „h Enhances programs and policies to help immigrants learn English and U.S.

civics, such as: tax

credits for teachers of English language learners and businesses who provide such training for their employees; a revamped DHS Office of Citizenship and New Americans to assist with immigrant integration; and grants for states who work to successfully integrate newcomers.

„h Provides humanitarian immigration visas for Haitian children orphaned by the 2010 earthquake; Liberian nationals who fled civil strife and received Temporary Protected Status in the U.S.; and the immediate relatives of September 11th terrorism victims.

„h Establishes a Commission on Wartime Treatment of European Americans and a Commission on Wartime Treatment of Jewish Refugees to review the country's immigration and foreign policies during World War II.

„h Improves access to interpreters in state courts.

„h Evaluates the factors that drive undocumented migration from key sending countries and requires the State Department to develop a strategy to reduce migration pressures.

AILA InfoNet Doc. No. 10093065. (Posted 09/30/10)

DREAM Act Coming to the Senate Floor

Sanjay S. Mathur — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 23:04:00 GMT

Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announced that he would attach the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors

(DREAM) Act to the Department of Defense authorization bill expected to come before the Senate as early as next week. The vote will be an important test of whether Congress can transcend partisan politics and work together on crafting solutions to the broken immigration system that both Democrats and Republicans acknowledge is in desperate need of reform. That the proposal will be considered as an amendment to the Defense Authorization bill is appropriate, given the Department of Defense's support for DREAM Act as a way to improve military readiness.

First introduced in 2001, the DREAM Act would address the plight of young immigrants who have been raised in the U.S. and managed to succeed despite the challenges of being brought to the U.S. without proper documentation.

The proposal would offer a path to legal status to those who have graduated from high-school, have stayed out of trouble and plan to attend college or serve in the U.S. military for at least two years.

Each year, approximately 65,000 undocumented students graduate from high school, many at the top of their classes, but cannot go to college, join the military, work, or otherwise pursue their dreams. They belong to the 1.5 generation - any (first generation) immigrants brought to the United States at a young age who were largely raised in this country and therefore share much in common with second generation Americans. These students are culturally American, growing up here and often having little attachment to their country of birth. They tend to be bicultural and fluent in English.

Research has shown that providing a legal status for young people who have a proven record of success in the United States would be a boon to the economy and the U.S. workforce. University presidents and educational associations, as well as military recruiters, business and religious leaders have added their voice to those calling for passage of the bill. Foreign-born students represent a significant and growing percentage of the current student population. Unfortunately, immigration status and the associated barriers to higher education contribute to a higher-than-average high dropout rate, which costs taxpayers and the economy billions of dollars each year.

The DREAM Act would eliminate these barriers for many students, and the DREAM Act's high school graduation requirement would provide a powerful incentive for students who might otherwise drop out to stay in school and graduate. This will help boost the number of high skilled American-raised workers. As they take their place in the workplace as hard working, taxpaying Americans, they will contribute a lifetime of revenues at the local, state and federal level.

Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Military Personnel Policy, Bill Carr, supports the DREAM Act and stated that the law would be "good for readiness"

and would help to recruit "cream of the crop" students. The DREAM Act is part of the Department of Defense's 2010-2012 Strategic Plan to assist the military in it's recruiting efforts.

For more information on the DREAM Act see:

• The DREAM Act: Creating Opportunities for Immigrant Students and

Supporting the U.S. Economy (IPC Fact Check, July 2010)

• Essential to the Fight: Immigrants in the Military (IPC Special

Report, November, 2009)

• IPC DREAM Act Resource Page

For more information contact Wendy Sefsaf at wsefsaf@immcouncil.org or 202-507-7524.

Immigration Enforcement in a Time of Recession Explaining the Recent Decline in Unauthorized Migration

Sanjay S. Mathur — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:37:00 GMT

Washington, D.C. - Recent estimates from the Pew Hispanic Center indicate that the number of unauthorized immigrants in the United States has declined by roughly one million since 2007-bringing the total size of the unauthorized population to approximately 11.1 million. Coming after the release of similar estimates by the Department of Homeland Security in January, these figures have provoked considerable speculation as to how much of the decline is attributable to the current recession, and how much is the result of heightened immigration enforcement.

Ultimately, it is impossible to disentangle the impact of the recession from that of enforcement with any degree of certainty. Nevertheless, the available research indicates that the recession is likely playing a major role in discouraging new unauthorized immigrants from entering the country due to the lack of jobs. After all, federal spending on immigration enforcement has been rising steadily since the early 1990s, while the size of the unauthorized population continued to increase until the current recession hit. Research also suggests that when the economy begins to improve again, unauthorized immigration is likely to increase as well - unless the broken immigration system which spurs unauthorized migration has been fixed by then.

Arizona Judge Draws Line Between State and Federal Authority Focus Must Now Return to Comprehensive Federal Solutions

Sanjay Mathur — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:34:00 GMT

July 28, 2010

Washington, D.C. - Today, Phoenix district court judge Susan Bolton enjoined key provisions of Arizona's controversial immigration law, SB 1070. The judge recognized that the federal government has primary authority over making and enforcing immigration law, and that while states have limited authority in this arena, they cannot interfere with federal enforcement or undermine federal priorities. The decision acknowledges the complex nature of immigration law and the harmful consequences of local police attempting to make immigration determinations. The judge also recognized the serious strain that the Arizona law would place on federal resources, which would detract from the federal government's ability to enforce immigration laws in other states and target resources toward serious criminals.

The following is a statement from Benjamin E. Johnson, Executive Director of the American Immigration Council.

"It is clear that Judge Bolton has a strong grasp on the complexity of immigration issues and the challenges facing the state. She blocked the most controversial and troubling parts of the law that not only intrude on the Federal government's authority over immigration, but were also likely to violate the civil rights of legal immigrants and U.S. citizens. While it is important to acknowledge that there are serious problems in Arizona, if Arizonans truly want to target human trafficking, human smuggling, and other serious crimes, they must focus their efforts and resources on those criminal networks, and nothing in today's decision prevents them from doing so.

Now the question is whether politicians at the state and federal level will stop playing politics and start solving problems. Arizona must start focusing on serious criminals and the federal government must assume its Constitutional duty of fixing the broken immigration system. America needs real solutions that make our communities safer, our border more secure, and finally fix our broken immigration system."

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For more information contact Wendy Sefsaf at 202-507-7524 or wsefsaf@immcouncil.org