Category: green card

Suspected Chinese Military Officer Arrested in Florida Over Forgery Charges

A Chinese national suspected of holding the rank of lieutenant colonel in the Chinese air force has been arrested for his involvement in a scheme to produce fake green cards, according to a federal filing. Du Zesheng, a 41-year-old dual-passport holder of both China and the Caribbean island St. Kitts and Nevis, is accused of…


NY Residents With Ties to China Arrested Over Alleged $27 Million Green Card Fraud, Selling Access to Prominent Politicians

Two New York residents have been arrested for allegedly defrauding $27 million out of investors, in part by promising them access to prominent politicians such as former President Donald Trump, the Justice Department announced on July 18. The two individuals, Sherry Xue Li and Lianbo Wang, also known as Mike Wang, have perpetuated a near-decade-long…


China Denies Clipping Citizens’ Passports, Foreign Resident Cards as Rules Tightens for Going Abroad

The Chinese communist regime has denied that Chinese border police are clipping citizens’ passports and resident cards issued by foreign governments to prevent people leaving after an increasing number of videos showing such actions were seen circulating on Chinese social media. China’s National Immigration Administration recently issued a statement to tighten control of Chinese citizens’ “non-essential” travel…


China Denies Clipping Citizens’ Passports, Foreign Resident Cards as Rules Tightened for Going Abroad

The Chinese communist regime has denied that Chinese border police are clipping citizens’ passports and resident cards issued by foreign governments to prevent people leaving after an increasing number of videos showing such actions were seen circulating on Chinese social media. China’s National Immigration Administration recently issued a statement to tighten control of Chinese citizens’ “non-essential” travel…


New Bill Would Provide Pathway to Citizenship to 200,000 Children of Legal Non-Immigrant Workers

A bill introduced Tuesday by Sens. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Rand Paul (R-Ky.) would provide a pathway to citizenship to “Documented Dreamers,” or children of long-term non-immigrant visa holders legally residing in the United States. The bill, dubbed “America’s Children Act,” would affect an estimated 200,000 children and young adults living in the United States…


COVID-19 Vaccines Mandatory for US Green Card Applicants: Immigration Officials

All green card applicants subject to the immigration medical examination have to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 starting next month, federal immigration officials announced Tuesday. “In general,” said the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), “individuals applying to become a lawful permanent resident, and other applicants as deemed necessary, must undergo an immigration medical examination…


Temporary Protected Status Not a Gateway to Green Card, Supreme Court Rules

he fact that U.S. government policy allows aliens from troubled nations to remain here for humanitarian reasons does not mean they are entitled to apply for green cards, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously this morning. The 11-page opinion in Sanchez v. Mayorkas, court file 20-315, was written by Justice Elena Kagan. The decision came June…


Temporary Protected Status Holders From El Salvador Urge Supreme Court Let Them Apply for Green Cards

The Supreme Court heard arguments from the Biden administration that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders from troubled countries should not be allowed to upgrade to lawful permanent resident status from inside the United States. The case, Sanchez v. Mayorkas, court file 20-315, comes at a time when the federal government finds itself overwhelmed by the…


Temporary Protected Status Holders From El Salvador Urge Supreme Court to Let Them Apply for Green Cards

The Supreme Court heard arguments from the Biden administration that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders from troubled countries shouldn’t be allowed to upgrade to lawful permanent resident status from inside the United States. The case, Sanchez v. Mayorkas, court file 20-315, comes at a time when the federal government finds itself overwhelmed by a rush…


Suspended Attorney Ordered to do Community Service for Green Card Fraud Scheme

SANTA ANA (CNS)—A San Gabriel-based attorney who pleaded guilty to taking part in a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme that sold temporary green cards to foreign investors was sentenced Jan. 21 to one day behind bars and ordered to perform 120 hours of community service. Victoria Chan, 38, of El Monte, pleaded guilty in November 2018 to…