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Immigration Books
ILW.COM is pleased to feature the following distinguished works of
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Concerns And Assistance On Religious Asylum Cases
Stephen Knight For Center For Gender And Refugee Studies writes "Those of you working on behalf of refugees fleeing religious
persecution may be aware of troubling recent decisions out of several federal circuits, including the Fifth Circuit's opinion in Li v. Gonzales."
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President On Immigration During State Of The Union
Here are the immigration-related excerpts from the 2006 State of the Union address.
Updated CRS Report On US-Mexico Issues
The Congressional Research Service released an updated report on US-Mexico issues in the 109th Congress, including immigration-related issues.
Classifieds
Help Wanted: Immigration Paralegal
The Columbus, Ohio law firm of Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP is seeking a paralegal with 2+ yrs. experience in employment-based non-immigrant and immigrant categories, including labor certs. Opportunity to play a key role in supporting a mature and expanding practice. Bachelor's degree and ABA certificate preferred. Must be detail-oriented with excellent writing, organizational and computer skills. Good benefits. Salary commensurate with experience. Send resume by mail to Donna Prehm, Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP, P.O. Box 1008, Columbus, Ohio 43216, by fax at 614-719-4913, or by e-mail to dfprehm@vssp.com.
Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney
Microsoft Corporation has an immediate opportunity in our dynamic team in the Legal and Corporate Affairs Department in Redmond, Washington. The position requires excellent academic credentials, 4-6 years experience in all nonimmigrant business visas, labor certifications, and other business-related immigration matters. Strong case management, communication and writing skills are required. Must be customer-service
focused and able to thrive in a challenging and fast-paced environment. Prior experience managing legal staff and proficiency with Microsoft
technology a plus. Microsoft offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and casual workplace environment. Please submit your resume in Word format to Kristen at LCAres@microsoft.com. Please indicate job code N145-152245 in the subject line. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.
Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney
Mintz Levin is a large, multi-disciplinary law firm with a regional, national and international practice. Our Immigration Section is seeking an associate to join the Boston office. Ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of business immigration experience. Candidates
should have a background in the following: PERM Applications, H1B, L-1, O1, J1, E and I-9's. Experience dealing with immigration consequences of merger
and acquisition activity is strongly preferred. We look for candidates with stellar academic records and outstanding writing
and interpersonal skills. We offer excellent benefits and we are an equal opportunity employer. Interested candidates should send resumes to:
Catherine L. Murphy, Lateral Associate Recruiting Manager at CLMurphy@mintz.com or Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C., One Financial Center, Boston, MA 02111.
Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney
Boutique, two-partner NYC firm seeks associate attorney w/ 1+ years experience in family & business immigration, including processing of PERM/ labor certifications. Must be confident managing case load, making appearances and meeting w/ clients. Strong writing skills a plus. Dynamic
opportunity to work on a broad range of cases in casual and collegial work environment w/ generous benefits package. Position available immediately in recently relocated Tribeca office. Please send resume & salary requirements to Sharyn Bertisch: sharyn@fbllp.com.
Help Wanted: Immigration Attorneys
The internationally reputed Murthy Law Firm seeks senior level associates
with 5+ years' experience in business immigration law. Our practice is
dynamic and fast paced with high volume work that lends itself to varied
creative solutions within the framework of the law. Applicants must have
prior work experience in H1B and nonimmigrant options as well as an in-depth
understanding of immigrant processing procedures. We have created a fully
customized, sophisticated case-management system and expect the attorney to
supervise paralegals and support staff. Good writing and analytical skills
are required. Work is in beautiful, scenic Owings Mills, Maryland,
convenient to rural settings and to the culture of Baltimore city. We offer
a family friendly and collegial atmosphere. Please email resume and cover letter to Kim Rutherford hr@murthy.com or fax 410-356-4140.
All communication will be treated in confidence.
Help Wanted: Immigration Attorneys
Hodgson Russ LLP seeks associates with five years progressively more
responsible business immigration experience to join our Eastside Manhattan office (steps from Grand Central Terminal). The successful candidate will have demonstrated an ability to work independently, have worked on a wide range of business immigration matters, and have excellent communication skills.
We also seek an experienced business immigration attorney on a contract or per diem basis. Please send your resume and cover letter to:
Mary Kelkenberg at mkelkenb@hodgsonruss.com.
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Immigration Law Conference
The 29th National Legal Conference on Immigration and
Refugee Policy – "Future Shock: Perspectives on Comprehensive Immigration
Reform" will be held on March 13-14, 2006 in NYC. Presented by the Center for Migration Studies, in association with the Fordham School of Law (ILW.COM is the media sponsor for this event). The conference will offer an insider's look at the policy and politics in the growing debate on
comprehensive immigration reform. Immigration professionals, gov't officials, HR professionals, and non-profits should not miss
the chance to hear noted experts speak on topics such as
border control, prospects for a guest worker program, internal worksite
enforcement, and many other business, family, and asylum
issues. Opportunity to interact with key policymakers at this unique international
event. Participants are eligible for up to 9.5 credit hrs. Discounts are available for students, nonprofits and government employees. For more info, see here.
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New Offices - Miami, FL
Emilio Martinez, Esq. is pleased to announce the opening of the Law Offices of Emilio F. Martinez, P.A., Lawyers Plaza, 2250 S.W 3rd Avenue,
Suite 501, Miami, Florida 33129. 305-720-5041.
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