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25 months in prison for unlawfully returning to the U.S. after being deported

ICE press release announcing that a man from the Dominican Republic was sentenced to 25 months in prison for unlawfully returning to the U.S. after being deported. The man will be subject to removal proceedings after he completes his current sentence.

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There are good changes on the horizon for Immigration Reform 2014

Help HAITI Act of 2010 Implementation

USCIS 12/21/10 interim memo for comment provides guidance on processing applications for adjustment of status filed under the Help HAITI Act of 2010. The memo is in effect until further notice. Please email comments to opefeedback@uscis.dhs.gov. Comments are due 1/14/11.

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Redesigned the Consular Report of Birth Abroad

The Department of State (DOS) redesigned the Consular Report of Birth Abroad, which became effective 1/3/11. Changes include centralizing production to U.S. passport centers within the U.S., rather than abroad and using the gender neutral “parent,” rather than “mother” or “father” on the form.

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Secure Communities is now activated in Pettis County-Missouri

ICE press release announcing that Secure Communities is now activated in Pettis County, Missouri. With the expansion of Secure Communities to Pettis County, ICE is now using this capability in six Missouri jurisdictions.

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ICE Launches Secure Communities in Two More CA Counties

AAO Processing Times as of January 1, 2011

The Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times as of January 1, 2011.

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AAO Finds Occupation of “Market Research Analyst” .

Revised Form I-129S after 1/6/11

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

Revised Form I-212 after 1/6/11

USCIS requires 11/23/10 edition of Form I-212 after 1/6/11.

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California Just in Time Processing Report

Petitioner to pursue an argument never presented to the BIA

In order for Petitioner to pursue an argument never presented to the BIA, the BIA must (1) identify a claim not presented by the petitioner; (2) exercise its discretion to entertain it; and (3) decide the matter in a full opinion. (Garcia-Carbajal v. Holder, 11/5/10)

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DHS and Seneca Nation of Indians Announce Agreement to Develop Enhanced Tribal Card

“E-Verify Connection,” a USCIS e-newsletter

The first issue of “E-Verify Connection,” a USCIS e-newsletter with updates and information regarding E-Verify, includes information on an expanded photo matching capability, Puerto Rico birth certificates, updated materials on the E-Verify website, webinars, and more.

“E-Verify Connection” a USCIS e-newsletter

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Robbery under CA Penal Code §211 is a crime involving moral turpitude

The court found reasonable the BIA’s determination that robbery under Cal. Penal Code §211 is a crime involving moral turpitude for purposes of INA §212(a)(2)(A)(i)(I). (Mendoza v. Holder, 10/27/10)

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Multiple Laws Exist to Make You Removable