There are few exceptions to the fact that undocumented immigrants are given most of the same employment rights that are provided to legal U. S. citizens. This principle applies not only to federal laws but to California law as well. This is good news for residents of...

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Injured on the job and then deported
An unauthorized immigrant and native of Honduras had been in the United States for over a decade. He worked for a landscaping company and was using the money he earned to build a life for his family. In many ways, his story is like many unauthorized immigrants’...
The right to seek asylum when fleeing persecution
With all of the widespread attention given to changes in U.S. immigration laws, some people in California may be confused about whether it is legal to cross the border in order to seek asylum inside the United States. In many cases, people flee persecution and...
Foreign-born individuals are a big part of the STEM workforce
Immigrants play major roles in many fields here in California. So, there are a wide range of companies in the state that may be looking to have individuals from other countries on their workforce. What employment immigration routes a company may have for trying to...
DACA program’s future still uncertain
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program provides immigration protections for certain young undocumented immigrants. Many things have the potential to have major impacts for participants in the DACA program. One is how they handle the ongoing legal issues...
Deportation worries high in California
Recent times have seen a lot of talk of increased immigration enforcement. In this environment, many people may have deportation or other immigration issues on their mind. There are various deportation worries people can have. Some individuals from foreign countries...
OPT program has been growing in popularity
A big concern for college/graduate students as they are nearing the end of their studies is finding work for after graduation. Figuring out one's post-graduation employment situation can have its difficulties for any student. For students from other countries who are...
California near the top of the nation in H-1B applications
When a person from another country is looking to work in the U.S., what type of employment visa they might be able to pursue depends on their circumstances. For foreign nationals in high-skill professions and industries, such as the technology industry, one option...
Many U.S. businesses planning to bring on immigrant workers this year
Immigration issues related to hiring immigrant workers are a type of legal issue that can come up for all kinds of businesses. Many different companies here in the U.S. have immigrant workers on their workforce. And a recent CareerBuilder survey indicates that many...
Immigrants, deportation worries and the workplace
Fear of deportation can be hanging over the heads of immigrants, particularly undocumented immigrants, in many different places. This includes the workplace. A recent state bill aims to put some new workplace protections in place for immigrants here in California. The...