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Posted: November 9th, 2015 | Author: Chris Jaensch | Filed under: Immigration Reform, National News, Sarasota Immigrants | Tags: curbelo, E-2 Investor Visa, grayson, Immigration, Immigration Attorneys Sarasota, Immigration Lawyer Sarasota, Immigration Reform, Jaensch Immigration Law Firm, Sarasota Florida, Sarasota Immigration, Sarasota Immigration Attorney, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, Venezuela | No Comments »
Two Florida members of Congress introduced a bill that would allow Venezuelans who arrived in the U.S. prior to Jan 1, 2013, to adjust status to permanent resident. No word on how likely this is to move forward.
Washington, D.C.—In response to the continued instability in Venezuela, Reps. Carlos Curbelo (FL-26) and Alan Grayson (FL-09), Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (FL-27), and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) have introduced the Venezuelan Refugee Assistance Act, H.R. 3744, to provide immigration relief to Venezuelans that have long-resided in the U.S., unable to return to their homeland:
“For the past decade, thousands of Venezuelans were forced to flee the brutal Chavez dictatorship. The situation has not improved under his hand-picked successor, Nicolas Maduro. In the last few months alone we have seen countless examples of the regime’s thuggish tactics, unethical behavior, and lethal force. They’ve arrested top opposition leaders like Leopoldo Lopez and the Mayor or Caracas, and banned others from running for public office, like Maria Machado. They’ve also arrested over 3,000 opposition protestors in a riot that left dozens dead. This bill will help those Venezuelan nationals who have made a new home in the United States to remain here if they choose to since it is dangerous to return home.
Specifically, this legislation would address the issue by adjusting the status of Venezuelans that arrived in the U.S. prior to Jan 1, 2013 as long as they do not have a criminal record and were never involved in the persecution of others. They have until January 1, 2019 to register for adjustment.
I applaud the Venezuelan-American community in the United States for their continued efforts on behalf of the people of Venezuela and I stand in unity for their noble cause of justice and freedom and thank Rep. Grayson for his leadership throughout the years to help the Venezuelan people. I would also like to thank Reps. Ros-Lehtinen and Wasserman Schultz for being original co-sponsors,” said Rep. Curbelo.
“I’m proud to join my Florida colleague Rep. Carlos Curbelo in introducing this important piece of bipartisan legislation. The political turmoil in Venezuela demands that the United States do everything in its power to protect those who have been able to escape to freedom in America. We cannot in good conscience force Venezuelans to return to a country where they face arrest, torture, and execution only because they oppose the government. Granting them permanent residence status is the best, most logical way to ensure their safety. I thank Rep. Curbelo for all he has done for the Venezuelan American community, and look forward to working with him to see this legislation out of committee and onto the floor for a vote,” said Rep. Grayson.
Rep. Curbelo will be holding a press conference regarding H.R. 3744 on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 in his Miami district office.
Source: https://curbelo.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=537#.VidytfvLztE.mailto
Posted: September 10th, 2013 | Author: Chris Jaensch | Filed under: Sarasota Immigrants | Tags: Germans in Sarasota, Jaensch Immigration Law Firm, Sarasota Immigration Attorneys | No Comments »
We are pleased to share an article written about our firm by the SunState Post in their latest issue.
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Direkt im Herzen von Sarasota finden Sie das alteingesessene Unternehmen: Jaensch Immigration Law Firm. 1984 gegründet gehört das Unternehmen heute zu den großen und namhaften Anwaltskanzleien an der westlichen Golfküste von Florida, die sich auf das Immigrationsrecht spezialisiert haben.
Die SunState Post besuchte den erfahrenen Immigrationsanwalt Peter Jaensch.
The SunState Post: Seit wann sind Sie in Ihrem Berufsfeld tätig und wie hat alles angefangen?
Herr Peter Jaensch: Ich bin nunmehr seit fast dreißig Jahren als Immigrationsanwalt tätig. Ich war damals einer der ersten, der sich auf das Rechtsgebiet Immigration an der Westküste Floridas, spezialisierte. Im Laufe der vielen Jahre hat unsere Kanzlei ca. 17000 Fälle bearbeitet, wovon 99% zum Erfolg führten. Den genauen Sachverhalt eines Auftrages prüfe ich im Vorfeld. Das stellt sicher, dass dieser dann auch erfolgsversprechend ist. Sollte nach Überprüfung des Sachverhalts und der Gegebenheiten bereits erkennbar sein, dass das gewünschte Ziel nicht erreicht werden kann, nehmen wir den Auftrag erst gar nicht an.
The SunState Post: Wie ist Ihre Kanzlei heute aufgestellt?
Peter Jaensch: Seit kurzem sind meine beiden Kinder, Christopher und Victoria, die inzwischen ihr Studium abgeschlossen haben, auch als Anwälte in unserer Kanzlei tätig.
The SunState Post: Herr Jaensch, wie gehen Sie im Einzelnen vor, wenn ein Mandant zu Ihnen kommt und einen Immigrationsantrag stellen möchte?
Peter Jaensch: Zunächst haben wir ein Erstgespräch, um das Vorhaben des Immigrationswilligen zu erfassen. Anschließend geben wir ein wirklich ehrliches Feedback, ob von einer hohen Erfolgswahrscheinlichkeit ausgegangen werden kann. Sollte die Beurteilung der Antragschance positiv ausfallen, besprechen wir den Verlaufsplan.
The SunState Post: Wie verhält es sich mit den Kosten und Gebühren?
Peter Jaensch: Ja, das ist für alle meine Mandanten sehr wichtig. Wir teilen im Vorfeld klar mit, welche Kosten entstehen werden. Wir haben feste Gebühren und klare Vereinbarungen. Das schätzt unsere Kundschaft sehr.
The SunState Post: Haben Sie im Laufe der Jahre auch Investorenvisa vermittelt?
Peter Jaensch: Ja, wir vermitteln jährlich eine Reihe von Investorenvisa. Wobei hier das Minimum der Investition ca. 100.000,- Dollar beträgt. So können Sie sich vorstellen, dass wir im Laufe der Zeit sehr viel Geld nach Florida gebracht haben.
The SunState Post: Werden bestimmte Länder bei der Vergabe der sogenannten Green Card bevorzugt?
Peter Jaensch: Ja, das kann man so ausdrücken: die USA hat mit 35 Ländern Abkommen geschlossen, darunter auch mit der Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Staatsbürger aus diesen Ländern mit dem eben angesprochenen Abkommen, können grundsätzlich einmal im Jahr an einer, von der Regierung der USA durchgeführten Green Card Verlosung teilnehmen. Ich erlebe aber jahrein und jahraus, dass trotz dieses, von der Regierung durchgeführten, nahezu kostenfreien Verfahrens, viele Hilfesuchende zu uns kommen.
Dies wohl deshalb, weil sie an der Zahl der Vorschriften, die mit diesem Verfahren verbunden sind, die Gefahr für sich sehen, alleine den Antrag nicht erfolgreich zu durchlaufen. Wir halfen bereits ganz vielen Mandanten und führten sie durch das Verfahren.
The SunState Post: Welche Visaarten kommen noch in Betracht?
Peter Jaensch: Zum Beispiel auch das L-1 und das E-2 Visum . Wichtig ist zu wissen, wenn man sich für eine dieser Visa-Arten entscheidet, dass das Visum in Abhängigkeit mit einem Geschäft ist. Dieses muss aktiv betrieben werden.
Es gibt aber auch die Möglichkeit, sofern man über die erforderlichen Mittel verfügt, eine reine monetäre Investition zu leisten, um damit ein Visum zu erhalten. Die finanziellen Mittel werden dann von einer speziellen Agentur (regional center) in Gebiete geleitet (targeted areas), wo dringend Arbeitsplätze geschaffen werden müssen.
Meine Deutschen Kunden sind, wenn sie zu mir kommen meistens sehr gut vorbereitet.
The SunState Post: Gibt es einen Geschäftsbereich den Ihre deutsche Kundschaft bevorzugt?
Peter Jaensch: Ja, das kann man wohl sagen. Die Deutschen gehen ganz häufig ins Real Estate Business (Immobilienvermittlung), während sich Italiener und Franzosen auf die Eröffnung von Restaurants konzentrieren. Das können Sie auch ganz deutlich an unserer Main Street hier in Sarasota sehen.
The SunState Post: Es ist ja im Allgemeinen bekannt, dass es seit dem 9/11/2001 viel schwerer geworden ist in die USA zu immigrieren. Das ist häufig auch der Grund, warum sich manche von den langwierigeren und komplizierteren Verfahren abschrecken lassen. Gibt es weitere Optionen?
Peter Jaensch: Ja, die gibt es. Als klassischer Tourist können Sie sich 90 Tage ohne Unterbrechung in den USA aufhalten. Darüber hinaus können Sie ein B-2 Visum beantragen, das Ihnen bei Bewilligung weitere 6 Monate Aufenthaltsrecht in den USA gewährleistet. Es handelt sich um ein zeitweiliges Besuchervisum. Nicht zu vergessen sind Visamöglichkeiten, die durch Erwerb von Eigentum erhältlich sind. Wenn Sie 500.000 Dollar in Immobilieneigentum in den USA investiert haben, ist hieran dann ein mehr als ein halbes Jahr ununterbrochenes Bleiberecht verknüpft. Es gibt darüber hinaus aber noch viele Möglichkeiten zu helfen, dabei kommt es auch immer auf die Bedürfnisse unserer Mandanten an. Wir helfen natürlich auch, wenn es um das Studieren in Amerika geht oder wenn die Eltern von Ausgewanderten in die Staaten nachgeholt werden sollen.
Jaensch Immigration Law Firm bietet seinen Mandanten einen Erfahrungsschatz von 30 Jahren in der Auslegung des bestehenden Immigrationsrechtes. Darüber hinaus steht Peter Jaensch und sein Team für ständige Weiterbildung und für multilinguale Kundenbetreuung, denn nichts ist besser als einen Mandanten in seiner Muttersprache zu betreuen.
The SunState Post bedankt sich bei Herrn Peter Jaensch für das interessante Interview.
Wir sind überzeugt mit Jaensch Immigration Law Firm unseren Lesern eine weitere TOP Anwaltskanzlei für Immigrationsrecht vorgestellt zu haben.
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Posted: July 29th, 2013 | Author: Chris Jaensch | Filed under: Jaensch Immigration Law Firm, National News, Sarasota Immigrants | Tags: Comprehensive Immigration Reform, Immigration Lawyer Sarasota, Jaensch Immigration Law Firm | No Comments »
Immigration attorney of Sarasota, Peter Jaensch, attended the pro-immigration rally held in front of the V-Day statue on the Sarasota waterfront on Wednesday, July 24. The rally was organized by the ACLU which chose Sarasota and Tallahassee as sites for a pro-immigration rally in order to send a pro-immigration message to Florida Congressional representatives Vern Buchanan and Steve Southerland.
The immigration lawyers at Sarasota’s Jaensch Immigration Law Firm learned of the rally earlier in the week and founding member, Peter Jaensch, decided to lend his support and attend.
The rally was a great success. Dozens of people lined US 41 with signs and balloons, urging the cars passing by to honk for immigration reform. The drivers were not afraid to show their support and the air was filled with the sounds of honking vehicles and cheers from the intrepid ralliers. Immigration attorney Peter Jaensch took a few photos and was even featured in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune article covering the event.
Immigration lawyer Peter Jaensch (left) at pro-immigration rally
Posted: July 8th, 2013 | Author: Chris Jaensch | Filed under: Immigration Reform, Jaensch Immigration Law Firm | Tags: Immigration Reform, Jaensch Immigration Law Firm, Manatee Community Federal Credit Union, Sarasota Immigration Attorneys | No Comments »
We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Sherod Halliburton on his appointment to President of Manatee Community Federal Credit Union. Jaensch Immigration Law Firm is working closely with MCFCU to enable those who may wish to apply for legalization under the potential new immigration reform may begin saving money in order to do so. If Immigration Reform passes, applying for legalization would be expensive. Applicants would have to pay government fees as well as back taxes. The total amount is still uncertain but is estimated to be in the thousands of dollars per person. Fortunately, MCFCU has developed a financial instrument that will allow those who qualify to begin saving money now. For more information readers are welcome to contact Jaensch Immigration Law Firm (941) 366-9841 or MCFCU (941) 941-748-7704 ext. 103.
MCFCU President Sherod Halliburton
In the meantime we are including the press release announcement of Sherod’s appointment below:
Manatee Community Federal Credit Union announces the appointment of Sherod Halliburton to President effective July 1, 2013. He replaces the long standing President Cindy Barco who retired after thirty-five years of exemplary service. Mr. Halliburton has been employed by MCFCU as Executive Vice President since February 2012. Prior to that Mr. Halliburton served as the Executive Director for the Bradenton Central Community Redevelopment Agency (CCRA) for over seven years.
While at the Bradenton CCRA Halliburton was instrumental in launching three key economic development organizations – the Central Economic Development Center, the award winning CareerEdge Funders Collaborative, and Suncoast Community Capital. All three organizations have thrived and have filled very important gaps in economic and community development programming in Manatee and Sarasota Counties. Under Halliburton’s direction, CareerEdge was awarded the President’s Award from the Florida Redevelopment Association which celebrates the number one redevelopment project in the state of Florida. More recently CareerEdge was honored with the Exemplary Collaborative Award from the National Fund for Workforce Solutions given to the top National Fund sites in the country. “Mr. Halliburton has connections deeply rooted in the community and provides the credit union the ability to deliver financial services and programs that are much needed by our members”, said Vin Foderingham, MCFCU Chief Financial Officer and Board Member. “The credit union has a great future ahead of it and with Sherod’s leadership there’s no doubt that we will reach another level of success. We certainly thank Cindy Barco for her exemplary service over the years and wish her well in her retirement.”
Manatee Community Federal Credit Union was founded as Tropicana Employees Federal Credit Union in 1958. Halliburton’s relationship with MCFCU dates back to 2007 when he was the first non-Tropicana employee ever appointed to the board of directors where he served with distinction for five years. Mr. Halliburton was instrumental in the transformation of MCFCU from exclusively serving Tropicana Employees into one of only three credit unions in Florida designated by the U.S. Treasury Department as a Community Development Financial Institution. This designation recognizes MCFCU’s commitment to providing quality and specialized financial serves to underserved consumers throughout Manatee County. “It’s evident that Sherod has a way with making positive changes with all that he undertakes. He has a proven track record as a result of his forward thinking and vision. I am confident that within the credit union movement he will continue this pattern which can only enhance the lives of our MCFCU members, their families and our community,” says Cindy Barco, retiring MCFCU President.
Find out more about how Manatee Community Federal Credit Union and Jaensch Immigration Law Firm are working together to help Sarasota-Manatee residents prepare for the potential Comprehensive Immigration Reform.
Posted: June 13th, 2013 | Author: Chris Jaensch | Filed under: Sarasota Immigrants | Tags: Jaensch Immigration Law Firm, Kerkering Barberio, Sarasota Immigrants | No Comments »
Mary Garcia assists Sarasota immigrants with tax and accounting issues
Mary Garcia did not speak English when she arrived in Sarasota as a child with her mother. She worked hard at Booker High School to master the language and get into college. After studying two years at SCF, she transferred to the University of Florida to work on her Bachelor’s degree. She likes to tackle her challenges head-on and when she went to UF, she decided to major in English. From early on, she knew she wanted to aid the immigrant community and during her college years in Gainesville, she volunteered and taught English as a Second Language to migrant workers.
After college, she worked at Jaensch Immigration Law Firm. During this time, she also discovered a passion for business and accounting. While working full-time, she took accounting courses at USF and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Her personal connection to immigrant issues and the earned experience while working at Jaensch and other accounting organizations, ultimately helped her land her dream job. Through tenacity and persistence, she earned a position working for the largest accounting firm in town. As an In-Charge Accountant at Kerkering Barberio, Mary now helps other immigrants with their accounting and tax issues.
For an idea of what she does:
The International Taxation Team of Kerkering Barberio offers unparalleled experience in the highly complex and increasingly regulated area of taxation of non-citizens and non-resident aliens. We have a wealth of experience providing consulting and compliance services to our clients and business associates who are looking for a responsive, local source for advice in this complex area.
Change of Residency
Compliance Requirements for Non-Citizens
Estate and Gift Taxation of Non-Citizens
Real Property Taxation
Selection of Business Entities
Tax Treaty Consulting
Mary is currently pursuing her CPA designation and living her career goal of assisting Sarasota’s immigrants with accounting and tax issues. You can find her in the offices of Kerkering Barberio or contact her via email: MGarcia@kbgrp.com.
Posted: April 18th, 2013 | Author: Chris Jaensch | Filed under: Sarasota Immigrants | Tags: Comprehensive Immigration Reform, Gang of 8, Jaensch Immigration Law Firm, Manatee Community Federal Credit Union | No Comments »
As the president and Congress continue to hash out immigration reform, the $25.5 millionManatee Community Federal Credit Union in Bradenton, Fla., is already working on ways members of its community can afford to become citizens.
Manatee has teamed with the Jaensch Immigration Law firm in Sarasota, Fla., to allow immigrants to begin preparing for the costs of reform such as penalties and naturalization fees.
“Manatee was chartered to serve the low wage earning agricultural employees of the Tropicana Company,” said Sherod Halliburton, executive vice president for strategic initiatives at Manatee FCU.
“As a result of the credit union’s long history of successfully meeting the needs of agricultural workers and of underserved Latinos who make their living in the
agricultural industry it’s a natural fit. We stand behind the residents of this community,” Halliburton said.
A February 2013 report from the Pew Hispanic Center said there may be as many as 11 million immigrants in the country illegally. The report also suggests that 20% of the 8.5 million now eligible for citizenship have not sought it because of the high cost.
The Senate is now considering a bill that imposes penalties of up to $2,000 per person over 12 years plus application fees. In addition, immigrants may have to pay back taxes, lawyer fees and other costs to gain a lawful status in the U.S.
“The members of our community are striving to make a better life for themselves,” Halliburton said. “And we want to help them any way that we can.”
Halliburton said that with proper identification – which can include the Matrícula Consular – the program enables an immigrant or family member to establish credit or improve a credit score to be eligible for future loans.
Eligible immigrants will be able to open a credit union account and receive a secured loan for $1,000, with the loan proceeds remaining on deposit as the loan recipient pays back the loan and interest.
A payment history is established, and the loan proceeds may be used for immigration-related expenses when paid off.
“The price will be well worth it, since they will be able to live, work and study in the U.S., travel internationally, and get driver’s licenses,” said P. Christopher Jaensch of Jaensch Immigration Law Firm. “But, it will be a costly process over a 10- to 12-year period. A credit union may be the best partner they have to help them achieve this critical financial goal.”
Posted: April 13th, 2013 | Author: Chris Jaensch | Filed under: Jaensch Immigration Law Firm, National News | Tags: CIR, Comprehensive Immigration, Gang of Eight, Jaensch Immigration Law Firm | No Comments »
Gang of Eight
The Gang of 8, made up of Senators Schumer, McCain, Durbin, Graham, Menendez, Rubio, Bennet, and Flake released their framework for
Comprehensive Immigration Reform in anticipation of the imminent full-text bill which we should see early next week. The attorneys at Jaensch Immigration Law Firm read it and presented their thoughts below.
The framework rests on four legislative pillars:
- Creating a “tough but fair” path to citizenship
- Easing the immigration process for families and workers
- Creating an effective employment verification system
- Improving the process for admitting future immigrant workers
In their discussion of a path to citizenship, the Gang of 8 does not have much to say that is new. They will require those who entered or stayed in the US without permission to register with the government. Registrants will have to pass a background check and pay a fine and back taxes. In return they will receive a legal probationary status that will allow them to live and work in the US. If a registrant has a “serious criminal background,” or poses a threat to national security, they will be subject to deportation. If they pass the first background check they will proceed to “the back of the line” for a potential green card. In order to obtain a green card they will have to pass an additional background check, pay taxes, learn English and civics, and demonstrate a work history and current employment, among other requirements. They will not receive a green card until “every individual who is already waiting in line for a green card…has received their green card.”
What is new is that no one will be able to even get in line for a green card until the border is fully secure. The framework calls for improved use of technology, more drones, more agents, more fence, the creation of an entry-exit system that will ensure that those who enter the country on temporary visas leave on time, and the creation of a commission of southwest state governors, attorneys general, and community leaders that would determine when security measures are adequate.
Lastly, the framework seems to promise a different path to legal status for those who entered the country as young children, referring to the DREAMers and DACA, and agricultural workers.
From there the framework goes on to discuss improving the legal immigration system. It mentions the need to reduce backlogs in the visa processing system but no specific measures for how to do so. It announces that immigrants who get a Master’s or PhD in a science, math, engineering, or technology field will obtain a green card immediately.
The framework discusses employment verification next. It declares that employment verification should be necessary. Prospective workers will be required to demonstrate both legal status and identity through electronic means that cannot be forged (easily). Whether the Gang of 8 intends to expand the currently operating but not mandatory E-Verify system or create an all new employment verification system remains to be seen.
Lastly, the framework touches on what the future immigration system might look like. It seems to advocate for improving the H1-B work visa process to make it easier for employers to find and hire labor from abroad. It specifically mentions creating a workable system to meet the agricultural industry’s needs, perhaps hinting at the creation of a new temporary visa for agricultural workers. It proposes making our immigration system more adaptable. It proposes permitting, “workers who have succeeded in the workplace and contributed to their communities over many years to earn green cards.” This could mean creating a path to legal permanent resident status for H1-B holders and, perhaps E-2 visa holders. We are definitely in favor of that.
Posted: April 11th, 2013 | Author: Chris Jaensch | Filed under: Jaensch Immigration Law Firm, Sarasota Immigrants | Tags: Immigration Reform, Jaensch Immigration Law Firm, Manatee County Federal Credit Union | No Comments »
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04/10/13
Sarasota, FL – Preparing for possible immigration reform, Jaensch Immigration Law Firm is building relationships with local financial institutions in order to help area immigrants get access to credit and obtain the funds necessary to pay the associated costs of immigration reform.
We will probably see an immigration reform bill very soon. The “Gang of 8,” which includes Marco Rubio, is finalizing a bill. Their plan will most likely include a path to legalization for the 11 million or so undocumented immigrants living in this country. Applicants will likely have to pay a penalty fee in addition to the normal government fee connected with the application. The total costs for immigrants and their families are uncertain, but expected to be in the thousands of dollars.
Jaensch Immigration Law Firm has developed a program with Manatee Community Federal Credit Union that will allow immigrants and their families to begin preparing now for these costs. In many cases, the immigrant and his or her family may have no credit or tarnished credit. The new program will enable an immigrant or family member to establish or improve his or her credit score in order to be eligible for future loans.
Under the new joint-initiative, any person with a social security or tax ID number who lives, works, attends school or worships in Manatee County will be eligible to open an account with the credit union and receive a secured loan for $1,000. The loan proceeds will remain on deposit with the credit union. During that time, the loan recipient will pay back the loan in full plus interest.
When the recipient pays off the loan, the proceeds remain as deposit money and he or she will have established a payment history with the credit union. The recipient may then use the funds to pay for immigration-related expenses and may be eligible for an unsecured loan which could be used for other costs associated with immigration reform.
“We see this as a triple-win for area immigrants,” says Managing Attorney P. Christopher Jaensch. “Immigrants would establish a relationship with a financial institution that understands their needs and educates them on financial management. They could build a credit history even if they have had problems in the past. And they could begin to save and prepare for the costs of comprehensive immigration reform, which could be significant.”
A key participant in developing this partnership is Sherod A. Halliburton, the current EVP of Strategic Initiatives at Manatee Community Federal Credit Union. “We believe that the immigrant population and their families may be underserved by local financial institutions and we are proud to create a program that improves their ties to the community and helps them achieve their goals,” says Halliburton.
Jaensch Immigration Law Firm seeks other financial industry partnerships to help as many area immigrants as possible.
Sarasota, FL – Preparándose para una posible reforma inmigratoria, Jaensch Immigraiton Law Firm está desarrollando relaciones con instituciones financieras locales con la meta de ayudar a los inmigrantes de Sarasota y Manatee Counties (MCFCU) a establecer buen crédito y obtener fondos para pagar los costos que llevará la reforma.
Creemos que veremos una propuesta para la reforma esta semana. El “Gang of 8” grupo de ocho senadores, que incluye a Senador Marco Rubio, está terminando su propuesta y es muy probable que su plan incluirá un camino hacia la legalización para los indocumentados. Para ser elegible un solicitante probablemente tendrá que incurrir en pagos de una multa, más los costos de gobierno para tramitar la solicitud. El costo final para inmigrantes y sus familias no es cierto, pero creemos que será entre los miles de dólares.
Una nueva asociación de Jaensch Immigration Law Firm y Manatee County Federal Credit Union permitirá a los inmigrantes y sus familias prepararse para poder costear los costos de legalización.
Bajo el nuevo programa que han diseñado, cualquier persona con número de seguro social o Tax ID que vive, trabaja, asiste a la escuela, o que está vinculado de alguna forma con el Condado de Manatee será elegible para abrir una cuenta con MCFCU y recibir un préstamo asegurado de $1,000. Los fondos se quedarán en el credit union por 12 meses y, mientras tanto, el recipiente paga el préstamo más interés.
A punto de pagar el préstamo, las ganancias se quedan como depósito y el recipiente tendrá una historia de pagos con el credit unión. El recipiente puede usar sus nuevos fondos para pagar los costos relacionados con la reforma inmigratoria y será elegible para un nuevo préstamo.
“Este es un triple-win para inmigrantes,” dice abogado gerente de Jaensch Immigration Law Firm, Chris Jaensch. “Inmigrantes establecerán una relación con una institución financiera que comprende su situación y les ayuda a manejar bien sus fianzas, forjar buen crédito no obstante problemas pasados, y empezar a ahorrar para los costos asociados con la reforma inmigratoria, que pueden ser significantes.”
Sherod A. Halliburton, EVP of Strategic Initiatives en MCFCU concurre: “Nosotros sabemos que los inmigrantes y sus familias no tienen acceso a los servicios financieros que les corresponde. Estamos orgullosos de diseñar un nuevo programa que mejorará sus conexiones con la comunidad y les ayuda a lograr sus metas financieras.”
Jaensch Immigration Law Firm busca asociaciones con otras instituciones financieras locales para ayudar al máximo número de inmigrantes posible.
Posted: April 3rd, 2013 | Author: Chris Jaensch | Filed under: Jaensch Immigration Law Firm | Tags: Jaensch Immigration Law Firm, Leadership Manatee, Victoria Jaensch Karins | No Comments »
We are very proud to have a Leadership Manatee graduate in our midst!
Victoria Jaensch Karins graduated from the Leadership Manatee program in March. The program, administered by the Manatee Chamber of Commerce, is designed to expose current and future leaders to all aspects of Manatee County. It is Manatee County’s premier leadership training program and has more than 850 graduates.
The program’s purpose is:
- To identify community leaders of diverse backgrounds
- To develop their potential and desire to accept civic responsibilities and leadership roles
- To expose community leaders to the problems and opportunities that face Manatee County
- To build a realistic understanding of leadership in today’s complex society
- To open a dialogue among emerging and current community leaders
- To acquaint leaders with the processes, programs, opportunities and challenges for individual involvement in Manatee County
“I felt honored to be a part of Leadership Manatee,” said Ms. Karins, “I thoroughly enjoyed learning more about the opportunities in our community and meeting my fellow leaders. I congratulate them and I wish them all the best.”
Ms. Karins plans on using what she learned in the Leadership Manatee program to better assist immigrants in the Sarasota-Bradenton area. The immigration work she performs brings diversity and vibrancy to the Gulf Coast.
Victoria Jaensch Karins at Leadership Manatee Graduation
Posted: February 15th, 2013 | Author: Chris Jaensch | Filed under: National News, Sarasota Immigrants | Tags: Immigration Reform, Jaensch Immigration Law Firm, Sarasota, State of the Union address | No Comments »
Jaensch Immigration Law Firm announces the launch of its latest initiative, SMILE (Sarasota-Manatee Immigrants Lift the Economy). The initiative’s objective is to keep area residents informed with up-to-the-minute news on the immigration debate, demonstrate district support for immigration reform, and collect and share immigration stories.
Sarasota-Manatee Immigrants Lift the Economy
“We are all immigrants to some extent,” says Jaensch Immigration Law Firm attorney Victoria Jaensch Karins. “This very firm was founded by an immigrant, and today 12% of Sarasota and Bradenton county residents are foreign-born and that percentage is rising.”
Immigration reform received cheers and a standing ovation when mentioned in Tuesday’s State of the Union address. SMILE will keep area residents informed on the debate with up-to-the minute news on their website and Facebook page.
In addition, SMILE will demonstrate district support for immigration. Supporters can publicly “like” SMILE’s Facebook page, or privately fill out their survey. SMILE organizers will stay in touch with their adherents through regular email updates. They will be organizing events and holding one-on-one talks with area leaders to discuss immigration and its economic impact.
Most importantly, SMILE will be a place for immigrants to share their stories – good and bad. “We want to hear from area immigrants about their experiences to clarify the issue and rally support for reform,” says Ms. Karins. “Area immigrants are welcome to share their stories on our Facebook page or via email.”
To share your story with SMILE visit their Facebook page or email mmarquet@visaamerica.com.
Posted: January 7th, 2013 | Author: Chris Jaensch | Filed under: Jaensch Immigration Law Firm | Tags: American Immigration Lawyers Association, Cesar Gomez, Jaensch Immigration Law Firm, Stetson University | No Comments »
January 7, 2013
Sarasota, FL – Jaensch Immigration Law Firm announces the establishment of a Latin business development division. The new division will attract foreign investment to Florida. The firm hired Cesar Gomez to manage the division.
Cesar Gomez
Mr. Gomez was a business law attorney in Bogota, Colombia, before emigrating to the U.S. He is a prominent member of the local Latin community having served as executive director of the Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce from 2007 to 2010. Mr. Gomez was recognized as one of the 25 “Most Influential People in Manatee County” in 2010.
He will also work as a law clerk having received his Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) in International Law in 2011 from Stetson University. He is a former member of the Foreign Service committee of Tampa Bay and a current member of the University of South Florida Leadership Board.
Mr. Gomez will function as a liaison between the Florida Latin community and law firms, businesses, and organizations in Latin America, steering Latin American investors to the Sarasota area. He will also help the law firm to offer immigration services such as investor visas, employment authorizations, and immigrant visas known as Green Cards.
“Cesar will be a great asset to the law firm in developing and servicing the Latin market,” says Peter Jaensch, founder of Jaensch Immigration Law Firm.
“I look forward to offering the law firm’s services to the approximately 80,000 Latino individuals and businesses in the area. My goal is to help bring Latin investors and entrepreneurs to the Gulf Coast and for the law firm to assist them in obtaining the proper visas to invest, live and work in the U.S.,” says Mr. Gomez.
“Getting a visa and becoming legal is not only a difficult challenge but also a frightening experience that many try to avoid,” says Peter Jaensch. “We have made it possible, with the least amount of trauma, to help foreigners settle in the U.S.,” he added.
Jaensch Immigration Law Firm was founded by Peter J. Jaensch. His son Chris Jaensch is its current managing partner and his daughter Victoria Jaensch Karins is its senior immigration attorney. The three lawyers together have over 60 years of experience in Immigration Law and have worked on over 17,000 cases. They have served as directors and officers of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Central Florida.
Posted: August 16th, 2012 | Author: Chris Jaensch | Filed under: Employer & Student Visas, Sarasota Immigrants | Tags: Colombia, Florida, International Business Council of Florida, Jaensch Immigration Law Firm, Sarasota Florida | No Comments »
A few weeks ago, Jaensch Immigration Law Firm was invited to attend the annual International Business Lunch hosted by Jorge Chacon and the Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce. The International Business Lunch was started as a way to build connections between Florida’s Sun Coast and Latin America.
Michael Marquet, Marketing Coordinator at Jaensch Immigration Law Firm, attended the lunch along with representatives from several US-Latin American Chambers of Commerce, local business people and county commissioners.
The topic of discussion this year was Colombia. Jay Almeida, President and CEO of the International Business Council of Florida, spoke about the opportunities that this now largely peaceful country presents. Colombia has signed several new free trade agreements in recent years. Their free trade agreement with the United States was ratified this spring. Both sides stand to gain from the opening of Colombia’s economy to trade. Colombia’s proximity to the United States makes it an ideal gateway for goods coming into or out of South America. Moreover, Colombia’s lack of a large government debt and low inflation rate make for stable economic projections moving forward.
Jaensch Immigration Law Firm can enable any international entrepreneur or investor who wants to come to the Sun Coast to do so legally and for an extended period of time.
Michael enjoyed making new connections at the lunch. Some of the people he met were:
Hosts Jorge Chacon and Jose Mendez
Manatee County Commissioners Larry Bustle and John Chappie with Carlos Buqueras, Director of Port Manatee
Host Jose Mendez with business consultant Luis Soto.
From left to right: Jorge Chacon, Cesar G. Gomez, Jay Almeida, Hasmukh and Nina Ghandhi
Posted: July 13th, 2012 | Author: Chris Jaensch | Filed under: Deferred Action | Tags: Accion Diferida, Deferred Action, Jaensch Immigration Law Firm, UnidosNow | 2 Comments »
Estos consejos proceden de UnidosNow, organización pro-inmigración de Sarasota.
OJO: Todavia no se sabe como va a ser el proceso para solicitar Acción Diferida. No se debe contratar a ningún “notario” que dice que puede entregar la solicitud para usted, esta mintiendo.
Aun asi, hay cosas que se puede hacer hoy para prepararse a solicitar accion diferida. Uno es sacar el Registro Escolar.
Parte del papeleo requerido para solicitar la accion diferida es el registro escolare. Esto sirve para demostrar que usted o su hijo ha asistido a una escuela publica durante los ultimos años lo que ayudara a demostrar que usted ha residido en este pais.
Personas autorizadas para solicitar registros escolares:
- Padres de estudiantes de una escuela del condado de Sarasota
- Estudiantes ya graduados de una escuela del condado de Sarasota
Para los Padres
- Ustedes tienen que completar la “Solicitud de Registro del Estudiante”/”Request for Student Record” y marcar “transcript” y “attendance.”
- Usted puede enviar la solicitud por correo, fax o entregarla a la escuela a que asistira su hijo en el ano 2012-2013. Ojo, las escuelas primarias no tienen registros de estudiantes ya en secundaria. El registro acumulativo de cada estudiante se mueve con el estudiante de una escuela a otra.
Para los ex-estudiantes de una escuela del condado de Sarasota
- Si usted ya se graduo de una escuela del condado de Sarasota, tendra que completar la misma “Solicitud de Registro del Estudiante” pero, un su caso, hay que marcar “transcript,” “graduation verification,” y “attendance,” como los registros que se solicite.
- Luego tendra que enviar por correo, fax o entregar el formulario al “Centro de Retencion de Registros”/”Register Retention Center” en Osprey.
Las escuelas secundarias y el Centro de Retención de Registros solo estan abiertos entre lunes y jueves durante el mes de julio. Todas las asociaciones escolares de Sarasota estan cerradas los viernes durante el verano. Les recomiendo que soliciten su registro este mes. Puede haber numerosas solicitudes y las escuelas estarán muy ocupadas en el mes de agosto cuando el ano escolar empiece. Los documentos serán procesados de forma gratuita.
Otros documentos recomendados para el proceso de accion diferida:
- Cartas de aceptacion de una universidad
- Becas y premios obtenidos
- Records de trabajo voluntario, actividades extracurriculares y deportivas
- Cartas de apoyo de un maestro, empleadores, amigos, etc
- Los certificados de nacimiento de los niños
Para mas información sobre Acción Diferida vea:
- “USCIS Aceptará Solicitudes Para Acción Diferida el 15 de Agosto”
- “Deferred Action Applicants Should Collect Student Records Now”
- “Abogados de Jaensch Immigration Law Firm Reciben con Aprobación el Anuncio de Acción Diferida”
Posted: July 12th, 2012 | Author: Chris Jaensch | Filed under: Deferred Action | Tags: Accion Diferida, Deferred Action, Deferred Action Announcement, immigration sarasota, Jaensch Immigration Law Firm, Sarasota Immigration Attorney | 1 Comment »
ADVIERTEN AL PÚBLICO DE FRAUDE POR “NOTARIOS”
Sarasota, FL – Abogados de Jaensch Immigration Law Firm recibieron con aprobación el anuncio reciente de la administración del Presidente Obama que inmigrantes jóvenes serán elegibles para solicitar “Acción Diferida” y la autorización de empleo. La política concederá a inmigrantes que son elegibles la oportunidad de vivir sin el miedo de ser deportado, y también les permitirá trabajar legalmente. Este anuncio lleva esperanza a inmigrantes y sus familias. Sin embargo, no es un arregló permanente, ni concede estatus legal permanente a ninguna persona.
Para ser elegible, un individuo tendrá que demonstrar que:
- vino a los Estados Unidos siendo menor de dieciséis años de edad;
- ha residido ininterrumpidamente en los Estados Unidos durante al menos cinco años antes de la fecha de este memorándum y está presente en los Estados Unidos en la fecha de este memorándum;
- está asistiendo actualmente a la escuela, se ha graduado de la enseñanza secundaria, ha obtenido un certificado de desarrollo de educación general, o es un veterano que ha sido dado de alta con honores de los Guardacostas o las Fuerzas Armadas de los Estados Unidos;
- no ha sido condenado por un delito mayor, un delito menor significativo, múltiples delitos menores ni representa una amenaza para la seguridad nacional o la seguridad pública;
- no es mayor de treinta años de edad.
La acción diferida será disponible a individuos con casos en Corte de Inmigración, y también a individuos que solicitan el beneficio directamente con el Departamento de Inmigración.
La administración aun no está aceptando solicitudes para esta acción. En un plazo de sesenta días – en agosto – se espera que la administración de consejo e información sobre el proceso de solicitud para acción diferida y la autorización de empleo.
Si Usted no está en proceso de repatriación, NO solicite acción diferida en este momento. ¡Ojo con el fraude! Desafortunadamente, esta política puede abrir la puerta al fraude y decepción por “notarios.” En los Estados Unidos, los notarios no tienen la educación legal ni pueden actuar como abogado. Cualquier persona que dice que ya tiene la solicitud por acción diferida o que le pide honorarios para llenar una solicitud lo quiere estafar. El proceso para solicitar este beneficio no comienza hasta que sea anunciado por el gobierno federal. Su caso puede ser retrasado por causa de un notario, resultando en castigos, hasta deportación.
“¡Ten cuidado! No se ponga en peligro de ser descalificado por esta acción,” dijo Victoria Jeansch, una de los abogados de Jaensch Immigration Law Firm. “Asegúrase de que Usted hable con un abogado autorizado quien puede ayudarle con la solicitud y garantizar que Usted tiene la mejor posibilidad de beneficiarse de esta acción.”
Para más información, póngase en contacto con Jaensch Immigration Law Firm (941) 366-9841. Para más información sobre el anuncio, visite a www.aila.org/dream. También puede visitar www.ailalawyer.com para encontrar un abogado autorizado en su área.
Posted: July 12th, 2012 | Author: Chris Jaensch | Filed under: Deferred Action | Tags: Accion Diferida, Deferred Action, immigration sarasota, Jaensch Immigration Law Firm, UnidosNow | No Comments »
A representative from Jaensch Immigration Law Firm will be speaking at the event as well as many other local immigration experts. Tonight from 7-8pm at 1750 17th St.
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