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BALCA vacated the denial where the employer made every effort to comply with §655.10(a)(2) but was simply unable to file its application in time for its season as a result of the NPWC’s delay in issuing the PWD. https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/h-2b/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/h-2b-cap/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/h-2b-petitions/ https://californiaimmigration.us/visas/h-2b-temporary-worker/
The Board found that any period of continuous residence or continuous physical presence ends upon service of an NTA on the alien, even if the NTA does not include the date and time of the initial hearing. https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/bia-2/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/bia-3/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/appeal-to-bia/ https://californiaimmigration.us/bia-deference-given-to-particulary-serious-crime/
The Board found the respondent was admitted to the U.S. when he adjusted status under the Cuban Adjustment Act, and was thus subject to removal under INA § 237(a) following a drug trafficking conviction. https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/bia-2/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/bia/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/wp-admin/term.php?taxonomy=post_tag&tag_ID=363145778&post_type=post&wp_http_referer=%2Fwp-admin%2Fedit-tags.php%3Ftaxonomy%3Dpost_tag%26post_type%3Dpost%26s%3DBIA https://californiaimmigration.us/bia-deference-given-to-particulary-serious-crime/
DOJ press release announcing a settlement agreement between S.W.J.J. Inc., or Sernak Farms, to settle allegations that Sernak discriminated by preferring to hire H-2A temporary visa holders over U.S. citizen applicants. https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/h-2a/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/h-2a-and-the-h-2b-nonimmigrant-worker-programs/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/h-2a-temporary-visa-holders/ https://californiaimmigration.us/regulations-on-agricultural-employment-visa-h-2a-will-receive-a-final-ruling-of-it%e2%80%99s-amended-regulation/
Blog from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy encourages candidates to apply for USCIS Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIR). EIR is part of the White House’s “Start Up America” initiative designed to celebrate, inspire, and accelerate U.S. entrepreneurship. https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/eir/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/entrepreneurs-in-residence/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/immigrationlawyer/ https://californiaimmigration.us/our-immigration-law-firm/
The court refused to apply the repeal of INA §212(c) retroactively to Petitioner, where he demonstrated actual reliance on the availability of a §212(c) waiver by affirmatively abandoning his right to pursue a JRAD.
The court held that the BIA reasonably interpreted its own regulations in Matter of S-M-J- when ruling asylum applicants can be required to provide reasonably obtainable corroborating evidence even when their testimony is credible.
In a unanimous opinion, the Court held that the BIA’s comparable grounds rule, as applied to applications for §212(c) relief in deportation proceedings, is arbitrary and capricious under the Administrative Procedure Act.
DOJ OLC opinion rejects the interpretation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in an interim final rule, and concludes that 18 USC §922(g)(5)(B) applies only to nonimmigrants who must have a visa to be admitted to the U.S., not to all nonimmigrants.
“Beyond the Board Action Plan” from President Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Harper released on 12/7/11, which articulates a shared approach to security that addresses threats within, at, and away from the borders, while also expediting lawful trade and travel.
DOS announcing Virtual Embassy Tehran, which is not a formal diplomatic mission but can work as a bridge between the American and Iranian people in the absence of direct contact.
The court upheld the IJ’s adverse credibility determination and conclusion that Petitioner’s marriage was not entered into in good faith where petitioner and his ex-wife gave vastly divergent descriptions of their wedding day.
The BIA held that the continuous residence/presence of an alien applying for cancellation ends under the stop-time rule upon service of an NTA, even if the NTA does not include the date and time of the initial hearing.