Many respected commissions, organizations and individuals have long assailed our nation’s administrative system for procedural fairness in immigration proceedings (including, the Federal Bar Association, which has proposed model legislation, the Board of Governors of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the Alliance
Angelo A. Paparelli
Nation of Immigrators is a public policy blog authored by Angelo A. Paparelli, an experienced immigration attorney licensed in multiple U.S. states and the District of Columbia. The blog focuses on critical analysis and commentary regarding the U.S. immigration system, particularly legal immigration policies, visa programs such as the H-1B lottery, and the impact of executive orders and regulatory changes. It provides in-depth discussions on immigration law, policy reforms, and practical guidance for immigrants, employers, and stakeholders navigating U.S. immigration processes. The content reflects a commitment to fairness, economic considerations, and legal perspectives on immigration enforcement and reform.
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Telling My Story — the Birth of An Immigration Lawyer
[Blogger’s Note: Readers of this blog may know a little of my family background. Recently, however, the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers (CLEL) invited me to “Tell Us Your Story” for publication in the August 2023 edition of…
“Imagine” the Improbable: John Lennon, the Supreme Court, and the Resurrection of Prosecutorial Discretion in Immigration Cases
Many happy thoughts and feelings collided in my mind and heart as I read the June 23, 2023 decision of the Supreme Court in U.S. v. Texas.
Pleasant Surprise. Few would have imagined that a coalition of conservative and…
America is Losing on Business Immigration
A New Era in Immigration Law Practice — at Least for This Blogger
I’m thrilled to announce that I have become a partner in Vialto Law (US) PLLC (Vialto Law) – a U.S.-based immigration law firm that opened its doors in March. Operating independently, Vialto Law is associated with Vialto Partners, the world’s…
Let’s Not Kill All the Lawyers — Removing Barriers to Effective Legal Representation in Immigration Matters
The famous line from Shakespeare — “The first thing we do is, let’s kill all the lawyers” (Dick the Butcher, Act IV, Scene II, Henry VI, Part II) — is interpreted in widely divergent ways. My handy AI assistant…
DOJ faults employer for choosing a visa category with lower filing fees
Outspoken Changemaker in a Convoluted Maze
Talented artist and good friend, Pat Benincasa, recently invited me to join her in a session of her Filled to Capacity podcast. I hope you enjoy our discussion of All Things Immigration.
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ANGELO: “It’s helping people…
A Snitch in Time Saves How Many? – Incentivizing Noncitizens to Report Employment Law Violations
A Snitch in Time Saves How Many? – Incentivizing Noncitizens to Report Employment Law Violations
“I generally avoid temptation unless I can’t resist it.” ~ Mae West
The Biden Administration has long sought to incentivize noncitizens who suspect that an…


