The Associated Press reports that the FBI has been remiss in adding, removing, and updating the national terror suspect watchlist. As immigration lawyers, Romben Law, APC has clients both in Los Angeles and abroad who have had difficulty because the individuals were misidentified or because they requested to be removed from…
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Pending Cal. Initiative Strips Citizenship from Native-Born Americans
A Southern California politician and some anti-immigrant activists are seeking to put a measure on the California ballot that would deny a “regular” California birth certificate to children born in the USA, if the parents are unlawfully present in the country. The initiative would also limit the public benefits such…
TSA to Start “Secure Flight” Screening of Air Passengers
Many of Romben Law, APC’s immigration law clients travel frequently — domestically and internationally. Passengers, whether in Los Angeles or elsewhere, will begin to notice the “Secure Flight” screening. Airlines will input traveler information so that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) can screen each person. Airlines will begin asking not…
Visiting Cuba
The Obama Administration announced a change in policy that will loosen US restrictions on Americans who wish to travel to Cuba. The immigration law firm of Romben Law, APC represents a number of Cubans and others in the Los Angeles area who have asked whether it is now possible to visit…
Immigration Reform Debates on the Horizon – Announcement by White House
President Barack Obama campaigned on an platform for that included comprehensive immigration reform that would improve our immigration system and secure our borders. President Obama is keeping that promise in a White House announcement yesterday that he will push for immigration reform. Among the topics for comprehensive immigration reform…
Same-sex Couples and Immigration Reform
As the pioneering Los Angeles immigration law firm that has always welcomed inquiries and consultation from members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities, Romben Law, APC has been tracking the progress of Comprehensive Immigration Reform (CIR) in the US Congress. The New York Times is reporting that the…
US Military Will Allow Enlistment of Some Foreign Nationals
Some Romben Law, APC immigration law clients have asked about the possibility of serving in the US armed forces. Attorneys at Romben Law, APC contacted military recruiters in Los Angeles. The US Department of Defense (DOD) began a pilot program in December 2008 to recruit up to 1,000 nonimmigrant aliens in…