Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner
Deportation Lawyers & Immigration Attorneys Helping Families Nationwide
On 9/1/2009, counsel in Chamber of Commerce of the U.S.A. et. al. v. Napolitano (S.D.MD, August 26, 2009) sought an emergency injunction pending appeal of the district court’s decision regarding the Federal Contractor E-Verify Rule. The motion was denied, and the rule became effective on 9/8/2009. The motion and the court’s ruling are included.In a …
Question: I applied for Naturalization Process over 2 years ago and cannot get a decision. Every time I ask for an update they simply say it is pending. Is there anything I can do? Answer: Section 336(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), 8 U.S.C. § 1447(b), Specifically provides for direct judicial review of …
On September 1, 2009, the National Immigrant Bond Fund launched a partnership with the Southern Coalition for Social Justice,To provide legal and bond assistance to low-income immigrants. Many immigrant families and individuals detained in North Carolina, Placed in removal proceedings through their contact with local law enforcement under 287(g) agreements with ICE.
On 9/1/09 CBP display a new permission system for international air tourist at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. This new system was implemented by Customs and Border Protection to streamline the entry process. Global Entry candidate present their machine-readable passport,Submit their fingerprints for biometric verification and make a declaration at the kiosk.
A 9/1/09 USCIS Update prompt federal artisan and hire out that effective Sept. 8, 2009, They will required to use the E-Verify system,To verify their employees’ to work in the United States. Corrected September 2, 2009, To indicate that contracts entered on or after September 8, 2009
U.S. citizens and lawful permanent local who often fly into Philadelphia International Airport from international airports Can now fly through customs and migrant processing with the start of Global Entry. Global Entry is a CBP advantage that protect process at airports for trusted local through biometric verification.
On 9/2/09 DHS and DOS announced that senior officials on the United States-Mexico High-Level Consultative Commission on Telecommunications (HLCC) have signed a bilateral telecommunications agreement to support a new cross border communications network for public safety and law enforcement organizations focused on strengthening border security. The United States and Mexico have reached agreement on a …
Technical changes and corrections to the H-2B labor certification process. To be published in the Federal Register September 3, 2009. Technical changes & corrections to the H-2B labor-certification process Recent technical changes and corrections to the H-2B labor-certification process mostly tidy up filing mechanics, electronic forms, and agency procedures. This helps employers and practitioners file …
Sua sponte MTR in absentia granted This was Respondent’s second MTR. Motion was based on “extraordinary circumstances” and Respondent’s eligibility for adjustment of status under 245(i). Sua Sponte Motion to Reopen Granted — what it means and next steps A sua sponte motion to reopen granted by an immigration judge or the Board of Immigration …
If an immigration judge or the Board of Immigration Appeals granted your adjustment of status (or a federal court ordered USCIS to adjust), the legal effect is the same as a USCIS approval:the beneficiary becomes a lawful permanent resident and should expect USCIS to issue a Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551). The practical work starts …
I-751s approved by IJ. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) waived appeal. Cases pending in court for about 5 years. Original I-751s filed well before that. Client and son applied for various other forms of relief, including AOS and VAWA Cancellation. IJ did not reach the merits of those applications; finding that Client’s previous marriage was …
motion to reopen for religious person. Sua sponte MTR granted and AOS approved. AOS previously denied because of the 3/10 year bar. We argued that Client was not subject to the 3/10 year bar because (1) he was previously granted a waiver under 212(d)(3), (2) he was not seeking admission but adjustment of status, and …
E-2 extension approved in 10 days (premium processing).
Adjustment of Status approved. Petitioner (husband) is in prison and not scheduled for release for about 15 years. Officer said he didn’t think he could adjudicate application without Petitioner being present.I disagreed and after speaking with supervisor, Officer agreed to adjudicate application with the documents on file.Couple only lived together for about 4 months after …
Approved Work Permit — What It Means & What Happens Next An approved work permit (also called an Employment Authorization Document orEAD) is a document issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) thatofficially authorizes a noncitizen to work in the United States. The work permit is separate fromimmigration status itself — it simply confirms …