#### HISTORY The Alien and Sedition Acts were a set of four laws enacted in 1798 that applied restrictions to immigration and speech in the United States. The Naturalization Act of 1798 increased the requirements to seek citizenship, the Alien Friends Act of 1798 allowed the president to imprison and deport non-citizens, the Alien Enemies…
Continue reading ›#### HISTORY The Alien and Sedition Acts were a set of four laws enacted in 1798 that applied restrictions to immigration and speech in the United States. The Naturalization Act of 1798 increased the requirements to seek citizenship, the Alien Friends Act of 1798 allowed the president to imprison and deport non-citizens, the Alien Enemies…
Continue reading ›#### HISTORY The Alien and Sedition Acts were a set of four laws enacted in 1798 that applied restrictions to immigration and speech in the United States. The Naturalization Act of 1798 increased the requirements to seek citizenship, the Alien Friends Act of 1798 allowed the president to imprison and deport non-citizens, the Alien Enemies…
Continue reading ›As the political landscape continues to shift, the elected President Donald J. Trump returning to the presidency on January 20, 2025, raises significant questions about the future of American policy, particularly regarding immigration and international trade. With the Republican Party claiming control of the U.S. Senate, the implications of the Elected President Donald J. Trump’s…
Continue reading ›Na contagem regressive para as Eleições de 2024 nos Estados Unidos, a imigração continua a ser um tema quente de discussão e frequentemente moldado em termos complexos e, às vezes, contenciosos. No entanto, em meio aos debates e opiniões divergentes, é crucial destacar as maneiras significativas pelas quais a imigração pode fortalecer a ecônomia dos…
Continue reading ›We are thrilled to share the latest announcement for the Biden Administration regarding a new process that allows certain noncitizen spouses of U.S. citizens to apply for lawful permanent residence without leaving the United States. At Law Offices of Norka M. Schell, LLC, we are dedicated to helping families stay together, and we are here…
Continue reading ›On March 29, 2024, concerned Members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives urged the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to swiftly promulgate a rule that would lengthen the automatic extension period for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs or “work permits”) from 180 days to a minimum of 540 days. See Letter here. A promulgation…
Continue reading ›CNN — How many times has the Biden White House had an unresolved conflict between idealism and pragmatism on the issue of immigration? How many times has it hesitated to take action, opting instead for political messaging? The sad answer to both questions is: every time. Most of the officials appointed by President Joe Biden…
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