Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner
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Alien’s inability to speak English, detention for two months in an immigration detention center, and transfer of his case after he moved from Arizona to California failed to explain how alien was prevented from filing an asylum application within one year of his arrival and did not constitute “extraordinary circumstances,” individually or collectively, justifying alien’s …
As many of you know, the Arizona Immigration Law was supposed to go into effect today. However, the Federal Judge enjoined the most egregious portions yesterday thereby stopping the enforcement of this unconstitutional law. The Governors attempt to use the backdoor method of trying to enforce the immigration laws and by being racist (as indicated …
A USCIS news release and Q&As on the agency-wide Policy Review including the first 10 issue areas for review, public survey results and how the Policy Review will change USCIS policy. The issue areas include H-1Bs, family-based adjustment of status, Form I-601 and more.
A report from Human Rights Watch (HRW) and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) on “Deportation by Default: Mental Disability, Unfair Hearings and Indefinite Detention in the US Immigration System.” The report includes input from the Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center.
CA9 found petitioners eligible for §212(k) relief, concluding that their immigrant visas, which were derivative of their mother’s fraudulently-obtained LPR status, fell with the scope of §212(k). Who is eligible for 212(k)? 212 (k) petitioners Immigration attorney CA9
Client had various criminal charges and now he is becoming a U.S. Citizen. Acquisition of citizenship Citizenship Citizenship application Apply for citizenship
In a 6/17/09 decision, Administrative Appeals Office ( AAO) dismissed waiver application as moot, finding applicant’s admission of prior drug use to a psychiatrist insufficient for inadmissibility finding. AAO addresses Section 428 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002.
On 7/15/10, USCIS published a 30-day notice extending use of Form N-644. However, USCIS should have published a 30-day notice on a revision to the Form N-644, not an extension.
USCIS updated its count of FY 2011 cap-subject H-1B petitions and advanced degree cap-exempt petitions receipted. As of 7/23/10, approximately 26,000 H-1B cap-subject petitions were receipted. USCIS has receipted 11,300 H-1B petitions for aliens with advanced degrees.
DOJ announced that three Colombian nationals have been extradited from Colombia to the U.S. on charges in connection with their alleged roles in a visa fraud scheme through which they fraudulently procured visas from the U.S. Embassy in Bogotá, Colombia. Visa fraud Criminal visa fraud Fraud 41 months in prison for fraud
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I have a meeting on Aug 3, at US Consulate in Paris to obtain a spousal E2 Visa. Today I received my work authorization? – Avvo.com http://ping.fm/9xRGP E-2 application E-2 meaning E-2 lawyer E-2 investment visa
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New Win for the Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner, APC: In absentia MTR granted by IJ . Client was ordered removed after her case was transferred from Missouri to Los Angeles and then she failed to appear. The Notice of Hearing was sent to her correct address but she did not receive it. Removal …