Attend the Smart Form I-9 Seminar
Thursday, March 1, 2012
9:00am - Noon
"I-9 Compliance: How to Keep Out of Trouble and Avoid Employer Sanctions Fines"
Cost: $100/person - includes a copy of the Immigration Enforcement: I-9 Compliance Handbook
Location: 2305 East Arapahoe Road, Suite 100, Centennial, Colorado 80122.
To Register call 303-797-8055
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IMPORTANT NEWS
2-3-2012 - Q&A's for USCIS's VIBE (Validation Instrument for Business Enterprises) program
1-31-2012 - Reforms To Attract/Retain Highly Skilled Immigrants - DHS Press Release
1-31-2012 - H-1B filing season for FY 2013
1-27-2012 - Visa demand to spur economic growth in U.S. - posted by Bureau of Consular Affairs
1-24-2012 - USCIS Press Release - 2 companies forfeit $2 million each for hiring illegal aliens
1-24-2012 - IMAGE program to host a series of forums around the U.S.
1-20-2012 - Department of Homeland Security recommends cancellation of 1,301 cases in Denver
1-16-2012 - Prosecutors review deportation cases to determine which illegal immigrants could possibly stay in the country
1-13-2012 - The Economist - Dual Citizenship is on the rise
1-12-2012 - USCIS National Chinese-Language Public Engagement on 2/16/2012
1-6-2012 - Proposed immigration rule change to keep families together
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Immigration Enforcement:
I-9 Compliance Handbook
This employer guide to the current Form I-9, written by Ann Allott of Allott Immigration Law Firm and published by LexisNexis, is now available to help hiring managers with Form I-9 compliance. The step-by-step procedures, sample forms and notices, and reference materials help educate employers about this complex area of immigration and employer sanctions law.
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Dual Citizenship
It is often possible to be a citizen of
more than one country. The concept of dual nationality means that a person is a citizen of two countries at the same time. Many people hold dual, or even triple, citizenship.
Benefits of Obtaining United States Dual Citizenship
- Citizens have full rights and protections under the United States Constitution. Non-citizens, even lawful permanent residents with long term residence in the United States, may face the loss of their status under certain circumstances as a result of changes in immigration law.
- U.S. citizens are able to
sponsor immediate relatives (spouses, unmarried
minor children and parents) for Legal Permanent Resident (LPR) status without a long wait for a visa to
become available. The may also sponsor these other relatives, subject to visa
availability:
a. unmarried adult sons and daughters;
b. married sons and daughters; and,
c. brothers and sisters. - Possession of a United States passport.
- Ability to travel, and even live, abroad without fear of jeopardizing LPR status.
- Citizens may not be removed, or deported, from the United States. They are also able to re-enter the United States easily without being required to establish admissibility each time.
- Ability to vote and fully participate in the U.S. electoral process.
- Only U.S. citizens are able to hold elected public office.
- Eligibility for many government-related jobs is restricted to citizens only.
- Eligibility for public benefits from which non-citizens, including LPRs, may be excluded.
- Receipt of Social Security benefits worldwide without concern over reciprocity agreements.Entitlement to substantial deductions on U.S. estate tax.
- No address change or other CIS reporting requirements.
- U.S. citizens are always eligible for Social Security and Medicare benefits, which many non-citizens may not be.
If you are interested in learning more about dual citizenship, it is a good idea to consult with one of our experienced immigration attorneys at Allott Immigration Law to fully discuss your dual nationality options.
