Unlawful Presence for Minors

Unlawful Presence for Minors Question: I am 17 years old and do not know if I will be subject to being unlawfully present. Can you clarify? Answer: There has been a significant change in the interpretation of unlawful presence as it relates to minors by the U.S. Consulate in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico (“CDJ”) and perhaps …

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A new case re: Motions to Reopen

To be timely, petitioner’s motion to reopen had to be filed within 90 days of the Board of Immigration Appeals’ initial merits determination, not within 90 days of the denial of his motion to reconsider. Soria Vega v. Holder – filed July 19, 2010 Motion to reopen Motion to reopen meaning MTR and immigration Law …

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Arizona Law still in debate

While the Arizona Law promotes racism and division, it has brought to the forefront the immigration debate.   Hopefully, now, there will be real immigration reform. In any event, if you are not here legally, you should get an immigration attorney to help you. There are debates on this issue going all over the country. Amazingly, …

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Should I complain to CBP?

Why I was offered only 15 days?! Why suddenly a rude and aggressive supervisor had to handle the case?!Should I complain to CBP? – Avvo.com http://ping.fm/4x3ed CBP Customs border protection  CBP meaning  CBP commissioner

If my spouse with L2 visa can continue to stay in US when I finish my job and go back to my home country ( I have L1-B visa)?

If my spouse with L2 visa can continue to stay in US when I finish my job and go back to my home country ( I have L1-B visa)? – Avvo.com http://ping.fm/BgH2q L1-B visa L-1 intracompany transferee petition L1-B visa meaning L-1 intracompany transferee 

Nijhawan changes what is an Aggravated Felon

 NIJHAWAN changes Criminal Conviction Analysis The manner in which Immigration Attorneys used to analyze whether a particular conviction is an aggravated felon has changed. It is necessary to look into the newly issued Supreme Court case NIJHAWAN to find out what must be done by the Immigration Attorneys and what should be done to …

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More Update on VAWA Facts

More VAWA facts: 212(a)(9)(c) is not a permanent bar; 212 and 601 waivers available at local office; EWI is OK; Public charge relaxed by completing I-864W; 212(i) Waivers do not need qualifying relative and 212(h) Waivers need not show hardship. VAWA VAWA Attorney VAWA meaning If your husband is beating you get a VAWA Attorney …

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Denials of I-140s for 3rd Preference Professionals

The Nebraska Service Center Liaison Committee prepared a practice pointer based on several reports of denials on I-140 petitions for third preference professionals. Form I-140 Form I-140 meaning Petition for alien worker  Forms I-129 and I-140 

Federal government in opposition to Arizona’s immigration legislation

Complaint and motion for preliminary injunction in suit by federal government in opposition to Arizona’s immigration legislation. Related Resources include declarations filed in support of the challenge. Arizona law Arizona violating immigration rights Arizona´s immigration legislation  Immigration Law Firm 

El Salvador for temporary protected status (TPS) has extended

This notice announces that the Secretary of Homeland Security has extended the designation of El Salvador for temporary protected status (TPS) for 18 months from its current expiration date of 9/9/10 through 3/9/12. TPS – related documentation  Honduras with TPS TPS applicant Immigration Law Firm 

U.S. citizen tribal members to carry U.S. passports

The Department of Homeland Security (DOS) states that the requirement of U.S. citizen tribal members to carry U.S. passports for air travel into and out of the United States is not a violation of treaty obligations. Is your passport full?  Certificate of passport  US passport book They stamp mi passport… 

DHS announced the Canada-U.S. Action Plan for Critical Infrastructure

DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano and Canadian Minister of Public Safety Vic Toews announced the Canada-U.S. Action Plan for Critical Infrastructure, designed to strengthen the critical infrastructure in the U.S. and Canada through an enhanced cross-border approach. DHS extension  DHS and DOS  DHS appeal and reinstates  DHS secretary 

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