On behalf of Robichaud, Schroepfer & Correia, P.A. posted in Family Immigration on Friday, July 5, 2013. Immigrants in Minnesota and every other state are keenly interested in federal immigration reform. According to recent estimates, there are about 85,000 undocumented immigrants in Minnesota. That figure may seem relatively small compared to the national total of 11 […]
On behalf of Robichaud, Schroepfer & Correia, P.A. posted in Family Immigration on Thursday, April 11, 2013. Should immigration status be a factor in child custody decisions? The Minnesota Court of Appeals held last week that the answer is no. Just because someone is undocumented, that alone should not weigh against him or her when a […]
On behalf of Robichaud, Schroepfer & Correia, P.A. posted in Family Immigration on Friday, March 29, 2013. Congress is on its spring break, so there are no new developments to report regarding attempts to pass immigration reform legislation this year. But there was an event in Washington, DC this week that could have a significant impact […]
On behalf of Robichaud, Schroepfer & Correia, P.A. posted in Family Immigration on Friday, March 22, 2013. For years, U.S. immigration law has made it a priority to reunite families. This doesn’t only mean fiancé visas or accommodations for a foreign-born spouse. It also includes a broader commitment to the immigration of other relatives of U.S. […]
On behalf of Robichaud, Schroepfer & Correia, P.A. posted in Family Immigration on Wednesday, February 20, 2013. In our December 27 post, we wrote about mixed status families. These are families in which some members have U.S. citizenships while others remain undocumented immigrants. It can be very difficult for these families when the family members who […]
On behalf of Robichaud, Schroepfer & Correia, P.A. posted in Family Immigration on Saturday, January 5, 2013. Federal authorities announced a new immigration rule last week that will affect many families. It concerns whether spouses or other close family members of U.S. citizens may file their applications for immigration waivers in the U.S. or are required […]
On behalf of Robichaud, Schroepfer & Correia, P.A. posted in Family Immigration on Thursday, December 6, 2012. In last week’s post, we wrote about how important education is for many immigrants in seeking opportunities to get good jobs. Access (or not) to in-state tuition rates can make a key difference for immigrants struggling to find the […]
On behalf of Robichaud, Schroepfer & Correia, P.A. posted in Family Immigration on Friday, October 26, 2012. Every immigrant who comes to the United States has a story to tell. In fact, it’s fair to say each person has at least two stories. One is the legal story, regarding issues such as obtaining work permits, adjustment […]
On behalf of Robichaud, Schroepfer & Correia, P.A. posted in Family Immigration on Thursday, September 20, 2012. Minnesota immigration has been expanding to new cultures in recent years. When Minnesota was founded as a state, immigrants from Europe were common. And for decades there have been many Hispanic immigrants to Minnesota, especially from Mexico. In recent […]
On behalf of Robichaud, Schroepfer & Correia, P.A. posted in Family Immigration on Friday, July 27, 2012. There are many types of immigrants. Some come as refugees. Others come without documents, looking for work, and fear deportation or removal. Still others come to be reunited with a fiancé or another family member. Most immigrants, however, face […]