Updates on Comprehensive Immigration Reform (CIR)
Philip Eichorn Co., LPA · Cleveland, Ohio · 216-970-4324
Member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
Immigration law continues to evolve. Within the past two decades, there have been multiple overhauls to the system including but not limited to IMMACT90, IIRIRA, AEDPA and REAL ID 2005. Some of these have focused on aspects of law besides immigration and have collaterally impacted the immigration spectrum. The Obama administration has comprehensive immigration reform (CIR) on its agenda, but it is not at the top of the list. At the immigration law office of Philip Eichorn Co., LPA, we stay on top of all news and updates about possible immigration reform — so that we can best assist our clients and be ready to help new immigrants when a new immigration reform bill becomes law in the United States.
Our Opinion on Immigration Reform, Based on Our Experiences
Our fear is that the United States will become even more restrictive in the amount and type of visas the government issues. Unfortunately, most of the country is in a protectionist mindset and afraid about job security and terrorism. A more restrictive immigration quota system would further deter accomplished professionals, entrepreneurs and other intellects from immigrating to the United States. The U.S. already loses thousands of doctors, computer engineers, nurses and other needed professionals to other countries like Australia, Brazil and Canada because of restrictive immigration quotas that force foreign nationals working in the United States to wait as long as seven to ten years to get permanent resident status.
Our hope is for a complete overhaul of the quota system for family visas and professional and employment visas; visa quotas and country quotas should be increased and the application procedures should be streamlined. Additionally, we hope for changes to the deportation laws and procedures including the installation and use of the Federal Rules of Evidence and additional Due Process guarantees for foreign nationals.
Visit Our Web Site Again for Updates Regarding Immigration Reform
As immigration lawyers committed to our clients and to the rights of immigrants to the United States, we stay informed on all trends and possibilities relating to immigration reform in the United States.
If you have additional questions, or need help with a specific immigration problem, please do not hesitate to contact us. Philip Eichorn Co., LPA, has offices in Cleveland, Columbus, Ohio, and in Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. Call 216-970-4324 or use our online contact form to make an appointment with an attorney.
