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The J Waiver – Avvo.com http://ping.fm/VwXV3

M Student Visa – Avvo.com http://ping.fm/N3MI3

The J Visa and all of its Uses – Avvo.com http://ping.fm/upsP6

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Is failure to register as a sex offender is a crime involving moral turpitude?

The court remanded to determine whether failure to register as a sex offender in violation of Wisconsin Statute §301.45(2)(a) is a crime involving moral turpitude under the analysis set forth inMatter of Silva-Trevino. (Mata-Guerrero v. Holder, 11/24/10)

“Derivative Citizenship” under former INA §321(a)

The court held that for purposes of derivative citizenship under former INA §321(a), the phrase “begins to reside permanently in the United States while under the age of 18 years” requires the status of a lawful permanent resident. (U.S. v. Forey-Quintero, 11/30/10)

Immigrant Visa Retrogression

The DOS Liaison Committee reminds members that despite visa retrogression for various immigrant visa categories, posts should issue immigrant visas with a full six-month validity, even if the applicant’s immigrant visa category will retrogress.

USCIS has discretion to permit immediate relative VWP overstays to adjust status regardless of when the I-485 is filed

USCIS has discretion to permit immediate relative VWP overstays to adjust status regardless of when the I-485 is filed.

Proposed rule that would Re-engineer the H-2B Labor Certification Process

DOL notice of a forthcoming proposed rule that would re-engineer the H-2B labor certification process to enhance transparency and strengthen program integrity and worker protections. The public may comment on the proposed rule when it is published in the Federal Register.

USCIS requires 11/23/10 edition of Form I-129S after 1/6/11

USCIS requires 11/23/10 edition of Form I-129S after 1/6/11.