DHS Published a Notice to Amend its Regulations

On 8/19/09 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a notice proposing to amend its regulations by rescinding amendments relating to procedures that employers may take to acquire a safe harbor from receipt of no-match letters. Comments are due 9/18/09. This final rule explains how USCIS will provide notices to applicants, petitioners or requestors. It also …

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Bay area sham marriage broker sentenced to 19months in prison

Marriage broker sentenced to 19months. On 8/18/09 ICE announced that Kwan Tsoi was sentenced to 19 months in prison, and a $250,000 fine for arranging fake marriages so that her clients could obtain immigration benefits. According to court records and proceedings, Tsoi admitted that she was the leader of a conspiracy that between February 2007 …

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Houston Immigration Attorney was Convicted and Sentenced

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ICE announced that Kenneth Rothey, a Houston immigration attorney was convicted and sentenced on 8/18/09 for money laundering and conspiring to engage in visa fraud. Rothey and members of his firm prepared and presented fraudulent petitions and supporting documents on behalf of their clients to the former Immigration and Naturalization Service. The indictment alleges Alanis, …

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Religious Worker Deadline

The court’s order in Ruiz-Diaz v. United States, No. CO-71881RSL (W.D. Wash. June 11, 2009). Applications for adjustment of status must be filed by August 31, 2009. This deadline applies to those applicants who had Form I-360 religious worker immigrant petitions pending as of June 11, 2009. Additionally, it applies to those who have accrued …

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Undocumented Individuals: Next Steps, Options & Court Deadlines

Options for undocumented individuals in California An experienced immigration lawyer for undocumented individuals can review risks, explain waivers like the I-601A provisional waiver, and map safe next steps. Many people live in the U.S. without a current immigration status. However, several legal paths may still be available depending on family ties, fear of harm, work …

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Understanding E-1/E-2 Treaty Trader and Investor Visas

E1/E2 treaty investor trader visas This is the premier business Visa. You may qualify for the Treaty Investor Visa. People who want to come to the U.S. Quickly and efficiently to start their own business, or to purchase an existing business can use this Visa. Numerous countries around the world have a treaty with the …

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