Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner
Deportation Lawyers & Immigration Attorneys Helping Families Nationwide
The Department of Labor (DOL) notice of a forthcoming proposed rule that would re-engineer the H-2B labor certification process to enhance transparency and strengthen program integrity and worker protections. The public may comment on the proposed rule when it is published in the Federal Register. labor certification RIR labor certification Labor Certification Permanent Labor Certification
ICE press release announcing that Secure Communities is now activated in Licking County, Ohio. With the expansion of Secure Communities to Licking County, ICE is now using this capability in nine Ohio jurisdictions. Secure Communities Program ICE Department of Justice ICE Launches Secure Communities in Two More CA Counties
ICE press release announcing that Secure Communities is now activated in Pettis County, Missouri. With the expansion of Secure Communities to Pettis County, ICE is now using this capability in six Missouri jurisdictions. Secure Communities Program ICE law offices of brian d. lerner ICE Launches Secure Communities in Two More CA Counties
The Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times as of January 1, 2011. AAO USCIS USCIS Director AAO Finds Occupation of “Market Research Analyst” .
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
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 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
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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
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 …
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 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