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AILA Memorandum to USCIS Interprets L-1B “Specialized Knowledge”

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney

A 1/24/12 memo from AILA to USCIS reviews the history of L-1B specialized knowledge and highlights the IMMACT 90 changes to multinational businesses and intracompany transferees, exposing the serious flaws in the AAO’s current approach. Special thanks to the L-1 Task Force.

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BALCA Vacates Denial Notwithstanding Incomplete ETA 9089

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney

BALCA held that although the employer failed to include the alien’s relevant employment history on the ETA 9089, documentation confirming the employment was sent with the audit response and should have been considered by the CO.

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https://californiaimmigration.us/balca-affirms-lc-denial-due-to-notice-of-filing-deficiency/

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CA1 Rejects Gang-Related Withholding Claim

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney

The court found that the petitioner, who argued he was a target of gang recruitment and a returnee to El Salvador who would be perceived as wealthy, did not establish membership in a particular social group.

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Practice Pointer: Prosecutorial Discretion & LGBT Families

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney

Liaison practice pointer offering information on prosecutorial discretion, a background on DOMA, and suggestions for how to protect an LGBT client. Special thanks to Victoria Neilson and the LGBT Working Group.

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Fundamentals of H-1B Law and Procedure Seminar Recording

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney

This AILA Seminar recording is available for purchase. This seminar provided an overview of the substantive law regarding the “workhorse” H-1B work visa, as well as the administrative procedures for seeking this status for foreign professionals.

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https://californiaimmigration.us/uscis-provides-fy-2022-h-1b-cap-season-updates/

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CRS Report on In-State Tuition for Unauthorized Alien Students

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney

A 12/22/11 Congressional Research Service (CRS) report providing a legal overview of cases involving immigrant access to higher education, as well as an analysis of the legality of state laws that make in-state tuition rates available to illegal aliens.

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EB-5 Conference

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney

April 20-21, 2012
Atlantis
Paradise Island, Bahamas

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DOS J-1 Waiver Review Liaison Assistance

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney

Process and guidelines for seeking liaison assistance with respect to 212(e) waivers at the DOS J-1 Waiver Branch.

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AILA/CBP Liaison Practice Pointer: Mexican TN Admissions

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney

AILA/CBP Liaison Committee offers a practice pointer on determining the appropriate period for admission on a TN for a Mexican citizen.

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DOJ Releases ‘Know Your Rights’ Document About E-Verify Program

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney

Department of Justice Office of Special Counsel releases ‘Know Your Rights’ Document outlining the legal rights of employees under the E-Verify employment verification program.

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