Revised Form I-129S after 1/6/11
USCIS requires 11/23/10 edition of Form I-129S after 1/6/11. USCIS USCIS Director Payment Options at USCIS Domestic Offices New changes in forms regarding various applications for certain visas
Revised Form I-212 after 1/6/11
USCIS requires 11/23/10 edition of Form I-212 after 1/6/11. I 212 forms immigration reform 2011 California Just in Time Processing Report
ICE announces that Secure Communities is now activated in Carroll County – Maryland
ICE press release announcing that Secure Communities is now activated in Carroll County, Maryland. With the expansion of this capability to Carroll County, Secure Communities is activated in six Maryland counties. secure communities program the secure communities program secure communities act ICE Launches Secure Communities in Two More CA Counties
Convention Against Torture (CAT) Relief
The court ordered Convention Against Torture (CAT) relief, finding that BIA erred in its denial on the basis that petitioner could avoid torture by ceasing to exercise her political rights and remanded for consideration of her FGM claim as a separate basis for relief. (Edu v. Holder, 10/26/10) Convention against Torture torture Convention Against Torture …
Under NY Penal Law § 221.40 drug conviction do not qualify as Aggravated Felonies
The court held that the petitioner’s open guilty plea to misdemeanor convictions under NY Penal Law § 221.40 did not establish that he was convicted of drug trafficking crimes that qualified as an aggravated felonies. (Thomas v. U.S. Att’y Gen., 10/26/10) aggravated felony felony conviction Under immigration reform USA, here are exceptions to the priorities …
Aggravated Felon Wins for Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner
Another win for the Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner: Client from Jamaica had drug charges and was considered to be an aggravated felon. We submitted the Petition for Review and it was Reversed and Remanded aggravated felony Aggravated Felonies aggravated felony bar CA9 Finds California Conviction for Owning and Operating a Chop Shop Is …
Interstate Worldwide Relocation Services is now a member of the IMAGE Program
ICE press release announcing that Interstate Worldwide Relocation Services in Springfield, VA is a member of the IMAGE program. There are now six businesses in the national capital region that use this capability. Ryt-way Industries LLC is the first MN business to become a member of the IMAGE Program Tyson Foods Inc. is now a …
Updated FY2011 H-2B Cap Count
As of 12/24/10, USCIS receipted 32,062 petitions toward the 33,000 H-2B cap amount for the first half of the fiscal year. This count includes 28,053 approved and 4,009 pending petitions. h2b h-2a h2a h2b h-2b work permit h2b cap H-2B Temporary Worker
Petitioner to pursue an argument never presented to the BIA
In order for Petitioner to pursue an argument never presented to the BIA, the BIA must (1) identify a claim not presented by the petitioner; (2) exercise its discretion to entertain it; and (3) decide the matter in a full opinion. (Garcia-Carbajal v. Holder, 11/5/10) Asylum agreements biden border agreement flores settlement agreement DHS and …
DHS has Sole Authority on Naturalization Application
The BIA’s conclusion that proceedings may only be terminated based on the pendency of a naturalization application where DHS makes an affirmative statement of prima facie eligibility is not inconsistent with 8 CFR §1239.2(f). (Barnes v. Holder, 11/10/10) DHS has Sole Authority on Naturalization Application Naturalization naturalization certificate New Win for the Law Offices of …
USCIS notice for naturalization civics tests answers will change
USCIS notice for naturalization applicants that on 1/5/11, some civics tests answers will change due to the recent federal elections. The notice includes guidance for answering questions 20, 23, and 47 on the civics test on or after 1/5/11. Naturalization Military Naturalization naturalization certificate N-400 application trouble
Shooting at an inhabited dwelling or vehicle in violation of CA PC §246 is not a crime of violence
The court held that shooting at an inhabited dwelling or vehicle in violation of Cal. Penal Code §246 is not categorically a crime of violence as defined under 18 USC §16(b). (Covarrubias Teposte v. Holder, 10/26/10) Aggravated felony crime of violence crime of violence Shooting at an inhabited dwelling or vehicle in violation of CA …
“E-Verify Connection,” a USCIS e-newsletter
The first issue of “E-Verify Connection,” a USCIS e-newsletter with updates and information regarding E-Verify, includes information on an expanded photo matching capability, Puerto Rico birth certificates, updated materials on the E-Verify website, webinars, and more. “E-Verify Connection” a USCIS e-newsletter USCIS applications to uscis I can file online
Petitioner ineligible for AOS for presenting US Birth Certificate and continuous Physical Presence in a U.S. birth certificate
The court found Petitioner ineligible for AOS for presenting a U.S. birth certificate in attempting to enter, and ineligible for cancellation because physical presence was interrupted when he withdrew his application for admission. (Valadez-Munoz v. Holder, 10/28/10) H-2A Petitioners on prohibited fees Petitioner to pursue an argument never presented to the BIA Petitioner Sibling Petition …
Petitioner ineligible for AOS for presenting US Birth Certificate and continuous Physical Presence ing a U.S. birth certificate
The court found Petitioner ineligible for AOS for presenting a U.S. birth certificate in attempting to enter, and ineligible for cancellation because physical presence was interrupted when he withdrew his application for admission. (Valadez-Munoz v. Holder, 10/28/10)