Hi Mr. Gray! I just wanted to thank you so much for having helped me become a citizen. I received my citizenship on November 1, 2012 and my social security number on January 14, 2013 (just 2 days before the application deadline for the Gates Millennium Scholarship, a full ride scholarship to the college of …
Relief For Young People
On June 16, 2012, the Obama administration announced that it will provide work authorization and safety from deportation to certain young persons. If you or a loved one is undocumented, under thirty and entered the United States before age sixteen, please contact our office to discuss eligibility. Please note that the Department of Homeland Security …
What Mexican Immigration Crisis?
By all accounts, immigration from Mexico has slowed dramatically and is currently at a trickle. Many attribute this to the fact that Mexico’s economy strengthened while the U.S. economy weakened. In addition, drug wars have made border life very dangerous and crossing is not worth it to many. A leading authority on the topic, Professor Douglas …
David Shore
David Shore, the Emmy and Peabody Award winning creator of the hit Fox Television series House, attributes much of his success to his idyllic upbringing in the bustling town of London, Ontario, Canada. Born to wonderful parents, Marvin and Cecile, David experienced a peaceful and happy childhood with his younger twin brothers, Robert and Philip. …
Supreme Court to hear SB 1070
On Wednesday, April 25, 2012, the United States Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on the Department of Justice’s challenge to Arizona’s tough Immigration Law SB 1070. Today, plaintiffs in cases that would be affected by a Supreme Court decision will hold a press conference to voice their concerns about anti-immigration laws in their respective …
H-1B Visa Cap
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) continues to accept H-1B visa petitions for the fiscal year 2013. USCIS makes 65,000 visas available each year. As of April 13, 2012, USCIS has received 20,600 petitions. H-1B visas are available to foreign nationals with the equivalent of a U.S. Bachelor Degree who will be in …
Defense of Marriage Act Challenged
Immigration advocates have filed a law suit on behalf of married couples who are denied immigration benefits solely because they are of the same-sex. The lawsuit challenges the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) which defines marriage for Federal purposes as between a man and a woman. While these couples are legally married for state purposes, …
Supreme Court will hear SB 1070
The United States Supreme announced that it would hear a challenge to Arizona’s tough immigration laws, specifically whether the State was entitled to impose the law over the objections of the Obama administration. Read More
Dream Act
While the Federal government failed to pass the Dream Act nationally, Jerry Brown made it a reality in California. The courageous move by the California Governor will make it possible for undocumented students, who were brought to the country as children, to receive state financial aid to attend public colleges and universities. Read more
Courtney Morgan
GRAYLAW is proud to announce the addition of Attorney Courtney A. Morgan to the esteemed staff. Courtney is a recent graduate of Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. She will complement the staff by becoming an expert in the business, entertainment and sports areas of immigration law. The firm is also updating its client management system …