Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner
Deportation Lawyers & Immigration Attorneys Helping Families Nationwide
The BIA held that the 5-year statute of limitations in §246(a) does not bar removal of an alien admitted on an immigrant visa because that section relates only to rescission of LPR status acquired through adjustment.
Question: My husband had petitioned me and he just died. Now I’m all alone and have no petiton. What can I do? Answer: I am very sorry for the loss. Actually, there might something you can do. There is what is known as the I-360 Widow Petition. It may be able to be converted. Section …
An undated CBP muster informing CBP officers of Hajj, a Muslim pilgrimage. The muster requires officers to use the same standards, procedures, and care with pilgrims as they afford to any traveler entering the U.S.
An undated CBP muster informing CBP officers of Operation No Refuge, which involves identifying subjects who may be involved in or are the beneficiaries of illicit narcotics activities, and how to handle related cases.
An undated CBP muster informing CBP officers that a Mexican presenting a Diplomatic or Official Passport who is not assigned a post in the U.S. and enters for a visit of 6 months or less does not need to present a visa.
An undated CBP muster informing CBP officers of the basic elements of a primary inspection. The muster indicates that recent testing by CBP shows a potential for inadmissible travelers to present fraudulent documents.
An undated CBP muster informing CBP officers of visa classification eligibility for travelers destined to lightering vessels. The muster specifies when parole may be granted to travelers presenting a C-1 or D visa.
An undated CBP muster informing CBP officers of WHTI requirements for sea passengers on “closed loop” cruise itineraries. The muster defines “closed loop” and states the document requirements under WHTI.
USCIS update on the new policy, effective 9/12/11, of sending I-797 notices directly to applicants and petitioners, stating that the agency will not suspend implementation of the policy, and providing guidance on the transition as well as with regard to premium processing.
An undated CBP muster informing CBP officers of US-VISIT exemptions. The muster explains when an officer may release a traveler or refer to secondary and how to annotate the exception code in the record.
CBP notice announcing the discontinuation of the H-2A and H-2B Temporary Worker Visa Exit Program Pilot, which implemented a land-border exit system for certain temporary workers who entered the U.S. at certain AZ ports, effective September 29, 2011.
The two-year marriage rule for widow(er)s of U.S. citizens was abolished, but widow(er)s must file an I-360 by October 28, 2011 if the marriage was less than two years old at the time of death, and the death occurred prior to October 28, 2009.
On 9/28/11 the district court blocked portions of Alabama HB 56 from taking affect, including provisions that make it a crime for illegal residents to apply for a job, but let key portions stand, including those which allow police and schools to ask about immigration status. https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/alabama-hb-56/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/immigrationattorney/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/american-immigration-attorney/ https://californiaimmigration.us/our-immigration-law-firm/
DOS press release announcing that the 2013 Diversity Visa Program (DV-2013) will open at noon (EDT) on Oct. 4, 2011, and will close at noon (EDT) on Nov. 5, 2011. Applicants must submit their entries electronically. Additional information on DV-2013 is provided. https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/diversity-immigrant-visa-program/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/visa-program/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/diversity-visa-program/ https://californiaimmigration.us/2011-diversity-visa-lottery-program-registration-starts-october-2nd/
DOL final rule announcing that ETA is postponing the effective date of the Wage Methodology for the H-2B Program for a period of 60-days, until 11/30/11, due to pending legal challenges. https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/h-2a-and-the-h-2b-nonimmigrant-worker-programs/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/dhs-advance-copy-of-a-notice-on-the-identification-of-foreign-countries-in-the-h-2a-and-the-h-2b-nonimmigrant-worker-programs/ https://atomic-temporary-10880024.wpcomstaging.com/tag/h-2b/ https://californiaimmigration.us/permanent-resident-status-h-1b-and-h-2b-program-information-data-to-be-released/