Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner
Deportation Lawyers & Immigration Attorneys Helping Families Nationwide
Current Immigration and Naturalization event
In a recent meeting with governmental officials President Obama issued a statement on the bipartisan immigration reform framework proposed by Senators Schumer and Graham. The President called the framework “promising” and pledged to do everything in his power to forge a bipartisan consensus this year on this issue.
The Republicans need to stop blaming the Democrats as to why there is no immigration reform. Likewise, the Democrats need to stop blaming the Republicans. Also, the people need to stop blaming President Obama. In other words, Let’s all work together to get Congress to put together and pass a comprehensive Immigration Reform, Of our …
In light of the Haitian disaster and to protect the Haitian orphans from possible illegal adoptions the USCIS announced that, beginning April 1, 2010, USCIS is centralizing processing and adjudication of all new orphan (Non-Hague) petitions with the agency’s specialized adoptions team at the National Benefits Center (NBC) in Missouri. One adoptive parent must be a US citizen. Adoptive parents must …
To combat discrimination against immigrants ICE issued information on how to file a complaint alleging racial profiling, due process violations or other violations of civil rights and civil liberties related to the Secure Communities initiative. A charge of discrimination is a signed statement asserting that an employer, union or labor organization engaged in employment discrimination. …
Abuse of migrant spouses prompts law makers to review case. In a marker hearing, The BIA held that a misdemeanor conviction for willful infliction of corporal injury on a spouse under California Law,Qualifies categorically as a sentence for a “crime of violence” under 18 U.S.C. § 16(a) (2006).
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 …
Clarification of CA9 held that the offense of. “Unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor” under California Penal Code does not meet the definition of “aggravated felony” in 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(43)(A), which includes “sexual abuse of a minor.” Determination of the two offenses can be a case by case basis. The Ninth Circuit stated in Castillo-Rivera that …
Asylum & refugee relative petitions (I-730): who qualifies and how to file If you were granted asylum in the U.S. or admitted as a refugee, you may file Form I-730 to bring your spouse and unmarried children under 21 as derivatives. However, strict relationship, timing, and evidence rules apply, so we map eligibility before you …
Iraqi refugees work Visas. 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. Hold a valid residency permit, which includes a mandatory blood test and security clearance. Please refer to the below hyperlinks that …
Burden of proof and reliable evidence in CA9 granted. In part and remanded for further proceedings. The burden of proof is a legal standard that requires parties to provide evidence to demonstrate that a claim is valid. Three levels of this, “beyond a reasonable doubt,” a “preponderance of the proof,” and “clear and convincing” determine the …
Petitions that are being denied. Petitions regarding fear of torture in one’s country came under stricter regulations. Freedom from torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. Naturally, someone might hold that killing is an absolute moral wrong, i.e., killing anyone – no matter how guilty – is never morally justified. This view is consistent …