Herman Dhade, a West Bloomfield-based immigration attorney, practices law on both sides of the U.S.-Canada border. He recommends that clients who want to cross the border take an airplane.
"It's a little bit hit-and-miss at the border," Dhade said. "Humanitarian reasons, compassionate reasons, it doesn't sway them. They're incredibly strict. There is no exemption for a Canadian citizen with a sick girlfriend."
Essential Workers' Path to Citizenship Gets Easier
Under the Biden administration, many changes to immigration law are occurring or are planned. A group of Democratic senators and members of Congress have recently sent an official letter to the president urging a push for a faster path to citizenship for essential workers.[i] If the two-part plan passes, it could change a lot of things for individuals and families were currently working in the United States.
The Citizenship for Essential Workers Act
This plan, if Biden chooses to include it in his infrastructure package, will make it much easier for currently undocumented workers to legally obtain citizenship. The whole thing focuses on occasion, childcare, and legal immigration that will improve the lives of many people. The first step is a transition to a legal permanent resident. The later steps toward citizenship the help of a skilled immigration lawyer.
The international Covid 19 pandemic has affected both immigration and employment around the world. In the United States, approximately 75% of undocumented workers are in what are called essential jobs.[ii] For these people who keep the economy going, working at home is not an option. The idea that millions of essential workers could be deported immediately should upset us all.
Essential workers include those in the following industries:
· Agriculture
· Healthcare
· emergency response
· sanitation
· construction
· disaster recovery
· transportation, logistics, and warehousing
· Manufacturing
· Childcare
· Food in restaurants
Immigration Law as Part of the American Jobs and Families Plan
President Biden is currently working on a comprehensive plan to improve infrastructure across the country. It includes initiatives to promote green energy among other things when it comes to creating new jobs and supporting future-focused industries. It also focuses on education and childcare in large amounts.
The overall intention is to improve the failing and out of date infrastructure of our country in a way that helps create a fair foundation for workers who are already citizens and those currently undocumented. There is no question that essential workers of both kinds do an awful lot for the country. It could not operate without the millions performing these necessary jobs.
The letter to President Biden from the lawmakers points out how essential these workers really are. This is especially important during these difficult types affected by Covid 19. It goes on to point out that besides not having the luxury of working at home, many live in crowded and less than ideal residences that increase the risk of contracting the virus. Hard work, high risk, and dedication to the country they already call home should be rewarded with a path to citizenship.
Immigration law includes many different rules and regulations. With this new administration and arguments for and against different ideas, these laws change all the time. For currently undocumented workers deemed essential to the operation of the United States, the added confusion and hope needs to be addressed. Your best bet to contact an experienced immigration law attorney who can answer all your questions and help you navigate these changing rules.
[i] https://castro.house.gov/imo/media/doc/4.13.21%20Letter%20Citizenship%20for%20Essential%20Workers%20Letter.pdf
[ii] https://castro.house.gov/imo/media/doc/2.26.21%20Fact%20Sheet%20-%20Citizenship%20For%20Essential%20Workers%20Fact%20Sheet%20.pdf
Navigate Changing Immigration Law in 2021 and Beyond
As the political environment in the United States changes with President Biden, many of the immigration system laws and regulations are changing. This means a lot to individuals and families who want to come to the country. However, navigating the changes can be a challenge that you need the help of a qualified and informed immigration attorney for.
Contact Dhade & Associates in Detroit, Michigan at (248) 254-3441 or with the online form.
The Spousal and Family Immigration System
Most of the changes focused on family immigration focus on keeping everyone together and making the process more efficient. No one wants to get bogged down in paperwork and long wait times when they want to move to their new home or reunite with family members already in the United States.
Even though efficiency and support for all types of families are increasingly worked into the new guidelines, the process still requires careful attention to get right and complete quickly. Whether you are immigrating or want to stay in the country after marrying a United States citizen or have relatives to sponsor you for permanent residence, make the process simpler and less stressful with the help of an experienced attorney.
The Employment Immigration System
People who work, want to work, or do business in the United States also have new rules to work with. Changes like shorter wait times and incentives for economic boosts and fair business practices make the country more attractive than ever before. As a working adult, you need someone to take over the task of handling visas and naturalization if you want to become a US citizen.
If you represent a business that wants to open up a branch in the USA, a dedicated law firm with experience of handling these types of intracompany transfers is a necessity. Let us help you explore the possibilities and handle all the paperwork and regulatory assistance you need to expand, grow, and succeed. We help existing US companies sponsor talent from around the world, too.
Dhade & Associates Stay Up to Date for You
When the rules and practices surrounding USA immigration change, you need a dedicated attorney who stays informed every step of the way. The process of coming to the country for work or with your family creates a lot of stress and includes many important rules and regulations to follow. Our Detroit immigration law firm helps to explain the process and guide you through it from start to finish so there are no questions or concerns at the end.
Politics affect immigration laws in big ways. In the changing political climate, new rules, regulations, and opportunities exist for families, workers, and businesses who want to come to
the United States or stay here. No matter what your plans or current status, contact Dhade & Associates to schedule a free consultation and learn more about how we can help you achieve your dreams. Simply call (248) 254-3441 during regular business hours or fill out our convenient online form to get started.
Immigration Attorneys Help Protect Your Rights
The immigration laws in the United States change frequently and include many complex guidelines and requirements. When you and your family want to immigrate, the help of a qualified and experienced Detroit attorney can protect your rights and make the process less stressful. Learn how the Dhade & Associates law firm works hard to assist with all US and international immigration processes. You can realize your dreams of finding the perfect home.
Why You Need an Immigration Attorney
The entire immigration process involves a high degree of complexity. Now, under new President Joe Biden, changes are coming even faster than ever before. Understanding all of this as a person trying to live their life in a new country is difficult. With a skilled immigration attorney on your side, you do not have to worry about all the dynamic rules, paperwork, and looming deadlines.
A recent immigration bill includes the following changes: [i]
· Detailed roadmap for undocumented citizenship process
· Maintaining the family structure
· Anti-discrimination and anti-exploitation protections
· Support immigrant integration into their new country
Dhade also offers extensive help with Canadian immigration including criminal rehabilitation, temporary resident permits, and all other options for moving northward.
Types of Immigration Help for Individuals and Families
The dedicated attorneys at Dhade & Associates understand all the ins and outs of the latest immigration laws and regulations. We will protect your rights throughout the entire process. Let us handle paperwork and deadlines, necessary meetings, and sponsor petitions for other family members back in your origin country.
We cover both initial applications and processes as well as naturalization appeals. Unfortunately, you may not get approved at first for your work or student visa. Speed up your case with support from a team who knows the best methods and the latest regulations and laws.
Immigration matters a lot to individuals and families who want to start a new life in a new country. However, businesses also seek opportunities to expand and grow their profits. Business immigration involves both the setting up of new branches on a global scale and finding the best international talent for existing firms. We can help with both.
Choose Dhade & Associates for Results
What type of help do you need during the complicated and potentially long immigration process in the United States or Canada? When you work with the experienced attorney at Dhade & Associates, you will get years of expertise and know-how about the laws, regulations, and best practices of moving to another country. We offer multi-lingual services in Spanish, Portuguese, German, and English across all of North America. We do everything possible to make your experience smooth, transparent, and quick.
Choose this Detroit immigration law firm if you want the type of help that can truly make a difference to your life. Decades of experience, dedication to the law, and firm foundation of support and caring for every person and family makes us different.
Contact Dhade & Associates right away to learn more about how we can help with your immigration case. Call (248) 254-3441 or use our convenient online form. We offer multi-lingual assistance and free initial assessment.
[i] https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/01/20/fact-sheet-president-biden-sends-immigration-bill-to-congress-as-part-of-his-commitment-to-modernize-our-immigration-system/