I’m a Victim of Violence, Can I get help?
Question: I was a victim of a brutal sexual assault crime. However, I am illegal here in the U.S. and have no status. Is there anything that can be done to help me? Answer: Yes. There is what is known as the U Visa. It is meant for victims of certain qualifying criminal activity. Congress …
I Don’t know what Immigration knows about me, What can I do?
Question: I had a previous attorney file some documents for me. He is out of business and I’m not sure what was or was not filed. Is there a way that I can find out was filed? Answer: There is what is known as a FOIA which is an acronym for Freedom of Information Request. …
The Attorney General Disciplines the Immigration Judges
Attorney General Disciplines the Judges Question: I am in deportation proceedings. I have been in the U.S. for many years and am just trying to get by the Immigration Judge was very rude and demeaning to me. He yelled, laughed at me and treated me very bad. Is this normal? Answer: It is a most …
The E-3 Visa: What is it? Everything You Need to Know
The E-3 visa is a specialized, nonimmigrant U.S. work visa exclusively for Australian citizens. Created under the Australia-U.S. Free Trade Agreement, it allows professionals to work in a specialty occupation—a role requiring a bachelor’s degree or higher in a specific field. Crucially, E-3 spouses are eligible to apply for work authorization upon arrival. All applications …
I-140 approved in just over 24 hours
An advanced degree PERM approved. We then filed the I-140 for Veterinarian under Premium Processing. It was approved in just over 24 hours. You may use Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, to ask USCIS to classify a noncitizen as eligible for an immigrant visa based on employment. The employer generally files Form I-140 for …
Final Rule Released: Changes to Religious Worker Program by DOS
DOS issued final rule, Which establishes the requirement that consular officers, Ensure that R-1 visa applicants have obtained an approved USCIS Form I-129 petition from DHS before issuance of a visa.
Final rule amending regulations for safe-harbor procedures by DHS
DHS issued a final rule amending regulations for safe-harbor procedures for employers who receive No-Match letters. This rule rescinds the amendments promulgated on August 15, 2007, and October 28, 2008. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is issuing a final rule to amend its regulations to exempt portions of a modified system of records …
AILA applauds Obama administration plans to immigration detention system
AILA hails the Obama Administration’s efforts to repair the “haunted” removal center system. DHS would merge many prisoners in service with conditions that reflect their status as lawful, provide sound medical care and set-up more focused mistake of custody centers. The U.S. immigration detention endangers human lives and makes a mockery of due process. The …
USCIS naturalization test to become fully implemented
USCIS Naturalization Test Implemented
USCIS collaboration session on special immigrant juveniles and TVPRA
Special Immigrant Juveniles and TVPRA. USCIS invites national stakeholders to a collaboration session on 11/10/09 to discuss issues related to special immigrant juveniles and the implementation of the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008. Under changes made by the special immigrant juveniles and TVPRA, the SIJS statute allows for SIJS eligibility based on findings …
Canadian citizen becomes lawful permanent resident
Person had no proof of entry into the U.S. but we were able to show lawful entry, and therefore, she qualified to have her status adjusted to lawful permanent residency without any bars. It takes 7 to 33 months to process a Green Card application for a Canadian citizen. A permanent resident is a newcomer who Canada …
CA8 Finds 212(c) Relief does not Require Reliance on Pre-1996 Law
Immigration court case. The Court held that eligibility for 212(c) relief in removal proceedings does not require a plea agreement in reliance on pre-1996 law. Individual with pre-1996 conviction may still be eligible for 212(c) relief. (Lovan v. Holder, 7/31/09). A visa refusal, or ineligibility, under section 212(a)(4) of the INA means that the consular officer …