Posted on January 3, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney
The court held that the petitioner’s open guilty plea to misdemeanor convictions under NY Penal Law § 221.40 did not establish that he was convicted of drug trafficking crimes that qualified as an aggravated felonies. (Thomas v. U.S. Att’y Gen., 10/26/10)
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Under immigration reform USA, here are exceptions to the priorities of deportation
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Posted on January 3, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney
ICE press release announcing that Interstate Worldwide Relocation Services in Springfield, VA is a member of the IMAGE program. There are now six businesses in the national capital region that use this capability.
Ryt-way Industries LLC is the first MN business to become a member of the IMAGE Program
Tyson Foods Inc. is now a member of the IMAGE Program
IMAGE Program
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Posted on January 3, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney
As of 12/24/10, USCIS receipted 32,062 petitions toward the 33,000 H-2B cap amount for the first half of the fiscal year. This count includes 28,053 approved and 4,009 pending petitions.
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h-2a h2a h2b h-2b work permit
h2b cap
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Posted on January 3, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney
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)
Asylum agreements
biden border agreement
flores settlement agreement
DHS and Seneca Nation of Indians Announce Agreement to Develop Enhanced Tribal Card
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Posted on January 3, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney
The BIA’s conclusion that proceedings may only be terminated based on the pendency of a naturalization application where DHS makes an affirmative statement of prima facie eligibility is not inconsistent with 8 CFR §1239.2(f). (Barnes v. Holder, 11/10/10)
DHS has Sole Authority on Naturalization Application
Naturalization
naturalization certificate
New Win for the Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner
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Posted on January 3, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney
USCIS notice for naturalization applicants that on 1/5/11, some civics tests answers will change due to the recent federal elections. The notice includes guidance for answering questions 20, 23, and 47 on the civics test on or after 1/5/11.
Naturalization
Military Naturalization
naturalization certificate
N-400 application trouble
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Posted on January 3, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney
The court held that shooting at an inhabited dwelling or vehicle in violation of Cal. Penal Code §246 is not categorically a crime of violence as defined under 18 USC §16(b). (Covarrubias Teposte v. Holder, 10/26/10)
Aggravated felony crime of violence
crime of violence
Shooting at an inhabited dwelling or vehicle in violation of CA PC §246 is not a crime of violence
Under immigration reform USA, here are exceptions to the priorities of deportation
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Posted on January 3, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney
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
USCIS
applications to uscis
I can file online
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Posted on January 3, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney
The court found Petitioner ineligible for AOS for presenting a U.S. birth certificate in attempting to enter, and ineligible for cancellation because physical presence was interrupted when he withdrew his application for admission. (Valadez-Munoz v. Holder, 10/28/10)
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Posted on January 3, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney
The court found Petitioner ineligible for AOS for presenting a U.S. birth certificate in attempting to enter, and ineligible for cancellation because physical presence was interrupted when he withdrew his application for admission. (Valadez-Munoz v. Holder, 10/28/10)
H-2A Petitioners on prohibited fees
Petitioner to pursue an argument never presented to the BIA
Petitioner
Sibling Petition Summary
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