Though the registry statute, INA §249, does not specify a time period for good moral character, the court found that the IJ’s determination based on conduct stretching many years and leading up to the hearing was permissible.
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The court found that although good moral character is a statutory requirement for cancellation of removal, the decision whether an alien has such character involves the exercise of administrative discretion.
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The court found that Petitioner’s 1992 parole as a Special Immigrant Juvenile under INA §245(h) qualified as an admission “in any status” for purposes of cancellation of removal under INA §240A(a).
Derivative citizenship under former INA
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USCIS news release announcing the 18-month extension of the TPS designations for Honduras and Nicaragua, beginning on 1/6/12 and remaining in effect until 7/5/13. USCIS will publish a Federal Register notice for each country on 11/4/11.
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USCIS news release announcing the 18-month extension of the TPS designations for Honduras and Nicaragua, beginning on 1/6/12 and remaining in effect until 7/5/13. USCIS will publish a Federal Register notice for each country on 11/4/11.
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USCIS recognizes the need to temporarily move multiple employees to the U.S. for a particular project, thus employers maybe bundle multiple L-1B petitions related to the same project, where the location/specialized knowledge duties of the beneficiaries are the same.
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USCIS recognizes the need to temporarily move multiple employees to the U.S. for a particular project, thus employers maybe bundle multiple L-1B petitions related to the same project, where the location/specialized knowledge duties of the beneficiaries are the same.
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USCIS bulletin announcing the introduction of a revised Form I-693, Report of a Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, on 11/1/11, and providing information on the transition to the new form. Beginning 1/1/12, civil surgeons must use the new form dated 10/11/11.
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USCIS bulletin announcing the introduction of a revised Form I-693, Report of a Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, on 11/1/11, and providing information on the transition to the new form. Beginning 1/1/12, civil surgeons must use the new form dated 10/11/11.
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CBP press release announcing that a Ready Lane will be opened at the San Ysidro port of entry later this year and encouraging travelers to get the appropriate RFID-enabled travel documents now, to utilize the new lane. CBP will announce the opening date once it has been set.
Change in CBP policy on deferred inspection of legal permanent residents with criminal convictions
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