Recently, I toured the Federal Inspections area at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). As an attorney affiliated with Romben Law, APC in Los Angeles, I routinely get questions from clients about “what happens to me when I land after my international flight? What will the procedures be like for me?”…
Articles Posted in Entry & Exit Issues
Consequences of Drug-Related Convictions
Los Angeles-based immigration attorneys at Romben Law, APC have received a recent string of consultations from the Palm Springs and Inland Empire area involving the immigration consequences of drug convictions. One individual is a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) who was convicted in 2000 for possession of drug paraphernalia. The conviction…
Homeland Security Suspends Deportation of Japanese Nationals — for now
Immigration lawyers at Los Angeles’ Romben Law, APC have learned that, in view of the massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan and the related devastation, clean-up, possible radiation concerns, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has temporarily suspended removal of Japanese citizens who may have been ordered deported. It is…
USCIS Announces Relief for Japanese and Other Nationals Stranded in US Because of Earthquake and Disaster Abroad
The immigration lawyers at Romben Law, APC in Los Angeles have many, many Japanese clients. In response to the devastation caused by the earthquake around Sendai, Japan yesterday, the US Citizenship and Immigraiton Services (USCIS) issued an advisory to Japanese nationals and others who cannot return to their home countries…
Earthquake in Japan: Tsunami Warnings for Hawaii and West Coast
Japan: an 8.9 earthquake has rocked Japan today, marking the most powerful earthquake in Japan’s recorded history. This quake is the fifth most powerful in the world since 1900, says the U.S. Geologic Survey. Tokyo reports massive aftershocks. Narita Airport, Sendai Airport remain closed, although Haneda Airport has reopened already.…
“Are we there yet?” — Ready Lanes open for RFID-Documents
The most important initial concern for any visitor to the USA is being able to enter the USA. at Romben Law, APC, our immigration law clients want to be able to clear customs and immigration — here in Los Angeles, or at any other port of entry — as quickly…
What DOES the Computer Say?
As an immigration law firm, Romben Law, APC in Los Angeles receives questions about “what does immigration know about me” or “what does the computer at the airport show.” As a matter of national security, this information is not officially made available; however, a recent discussion with a client has…
DREAM ACT in Congress Again!
Just last night, Majority Leader Reid (D-NV) filed a new version of the DREAM Act in an effort to get the 60 required votes to pass the Senate where a vote may occur as early as Monday. This new version of the DREAM Act includes the following provisions: Excludes from…
Elin Nordegren: Her Side of the Story
Elin Nordegren broke her silence today and gave her side of the story today telling the world how shocked and embarrassed she was by Tiger’s infidelity. She also defended the marriage, saying that the marriage was real, not orchestrated for the cameras and sponsors. In our practice at Romben Law,…
Arizona Law, Ruling by Judge
Although the controversial Arizona immigration law will still go into effect tomorrow, portions of the law have been blocked by the Federal District Court Judge Susan Bolton. Judge Bolton has issued a preliminary injunction to “put on hold” the proposed part of the law that would require Arizona law enforcement…