On behalf of Robichaud, Schroepfer & Correia, P.A. posted in Citizenship on Friday, December 20, 2013. It’s been awhile since we last wrote about a naturalization ceremony. But they are still an important thread in this blog. After all, naturalization ceremonies are the celebratory culmination of a long journey for immigrants who have become U.S. citizens. […]
On behalf of Robichaud, Schroepfer & Correia, P.A. posted in Immigration Reform on Friday, June 21, 2013. Whatever the subject area, it takes a truly broad coalition to achieve comprehensive change in the law. This is especially true at the national level, where clashing interests and problematic political dynamics often derail reform efforts. It may well […]
On behalf of Robichaud, Schroepfer & Correia, P.A. posted in Citizenship on Friday, June 7, 2013. From the threat of deportation to potential exploitation by employers, undocumented people face an array of challenges. In Minnesota and across the nation, these challenges are a daily reality and a common source of anxiety. And unless some form of […]
On behalf of Robichaud, Schroepfer & Correia, P.A. posted in Citizenship on Friday, May 24, 2013. Naturalization ceremonies are always inspiring. Immigration law is often complex. And the path to U.S. citizenship for the foreign-born can take many twists and turns. But when people who came from countries throughout the world are formally welcomed as Americans […]
On behalf of Robichaud, Schroepfer & Correia, P.A. posted in Citizenship on Thursday, May 9, 2013. “The devil is in the details.” Anytime one hears that well-worn phrase, it could well be important values and principles are at stake, not only details. Such is the case with the debate about federal immigration reform legislation. No matter […]
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 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 Naturalization on Thursday, January 31, 2013. It’s been all over the news this week. After years of impasse in Congress, and a huge number of deportations, the prospects for comprehensive immigration reform are now firmly on the table. More visas for skilled workers would likely […]
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 Naturalization on Friday, November 16, 2012. Prospects for genuine immigration reform are better now than they have been in quite some time. In his remarks on election night, President Obama signaled an interest in it. Polls show a clear majority of Americans support creating a path […]
