Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner
Deportation Lawyers & Immigration Attorneys Helping Families Nationwide
Notice of Receipt: You should receive an acknowledgement or Notice of Receipt within a few weeks after mailing the application and fee to BCIS . Prima Facie Determination: Battered immigrants filing self-petitions who can establish a “prima facie” case are considered “qualified aliens” for the purpose of eligibility for public benefits (Section 501 of the …
Americans value hard work and initiative. You should try to get a job as quickly as possible. Many refugees’ families like many American families find that both husband and wife must work. Lack of English language skill will not prevent you from getting a job, but it may limit the kind of job you can …
The United States is a land of great diversity. Refugees may be resettled in small towns or big cities. If you have a close relative already in the U.S., you will probably be resettled where they live. If you do not, a resettlement agency will decide the best place for you based on the availability …
Each year, the U.S. resettles a limited number of refugees. Refugees may be eligible for an BCIS interview for resettlement in the U.S. if: UNHCR or the U.S. Embassy refers them to the U.S. for resettlement, or They are members of specified groups with special characteristics in certain countries as determined periodically by the United …
To control the influx of refugees from such countries as Haiti the DOS Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration Eric Schwartz released an update on the Reception and Placement Program for newly arriving refugees. Refugees and immigration Refugee admissions Refugees and asylum Political asylum, questions and answers
The U.S. Attorney General has statutory discretionary authority to admit any refugee who is not firmly resettled in a third country, who is determined to be of special humanitarian concern, and who is admissible as an immigrant. The Attorney General has delegated this authority to the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (INS). In both …
If you have been a refugee or held asylum status for at least one year, you may be eligible to change your status to that of a permanent resident. There is a large package that must be prepared and sent to BCIS . A copy of the letter granting you derivative asylee status either on …
Attorneys who practice Immigration Law have been somewhat at a standstill for years regarding domestic violence cases as there was no law that gave such people the protection needed. However, the Matter of R_A_ has just been decided in favor of the person who was abused via domestic violence. Senator Leahy has issued a statement …
Prior to 1980, departure from communist-dominated or communist-occupied states, or departure from countries in the Middle East, was generally sufficient justification for refugee eligibility. Until this time, U.S. refugee policy was dominated by Cold War geopolitical concerns and strategies. The Refugee Act of 1980 sought to eliminate the prevailing geographic and ideological preferences and to …
Additional challenges will be faced by immigrants from Iraq that intend to live and work in the US. GAO issued a report on Iraqi refugees and special immigrant visa holders. GAO analyzed data on Iraqi refugees and SIV holders in the United States, and laws and regulations on the benefits afforded to them. More data …
The court finds that Immigration Judges have the authority to make a frivolousness finding in the context of a time-barred asylum application. The court denies the petition for review. (Ghazali v. Holder, 10/29/09). Asylum application False asylum application Frivolous asylum application Changes in asylum application
In an effort to clarify regulations for those applying for Asylum in the US, the USCIS issued an information collection request on Form I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition. Adjudication of asylum Appeal asylum Asylum agreements Immigrant children can get asylum
Alien seeking to reopen removal proceedings failed to provide evidence of changed conditions in Iran where proffered evidence recounted generalized conditions in Iran similar to those that existed during alien’s initial asylum hearing and failed to show how alien’s predicament was appreciably different from the dangers faced by her fellow citizens. Failure by Board of …
Immigration benefits to Chilean nationals. In light of the recent natural catastrophes in Chile, USCIS reminds Chileans of U.S. immigration benefits available to eligible Chilean nationals upon request. It provides visa-free access to 174 countries. With a high mobility score it is one of the more desirable passports in the world. Chilean passport holders have visa-free …
Due to increase in demand the USCIS announced that it will not extend the period.In which it temporarily accepted H-1B petitions filed with uncertified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs).The period to extend H-1B petitions for 2010 will not be honored at this time and all petitions, including processed H-1B applications, must be filed in or before …