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Myths on Birthright Citizenship and the Fourteenth Amendment

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney

When it comes to birthright citizenship and the fourteenth amendment, there is no shortage of myths being circulated. Instead of throwing your hands up in frustration and defeat when you hear this misinformation, consider responding with quick mythbusting facts!

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Guidance on handling of AOS cases interviewed at USCIS field offices

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney

USCIS 1/11/11 interim memo for comment provides guidance on handling of AOS cases interviewed at USCIS field offices that have been impacted by visa retrogression. The memo is in effect until further notice.

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H-1B Cap Count for FY2011

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney

USCIS updated its count of FY2011 cap-subject H-1B petitions and advanced degree cap-exempt petitions receipted. As of 1/07/11, approximately 58,700 H-1B cap-subject petitions were receipted. USCIS has receipted 20,000 H-1B petitions for aliens with advanced degrees.

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H-2B Cap Count for FY2011

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney

As of 1/07/11, USCIS receipted 2,129 petitions toward the 33,000 H-2B cap amount for the second half of the fiscal year. This count includes 1,452 approved and 677 pending petitions. H-2B cap count information for the first half of FY2011 is also available.

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PERM and iCERT both have been restored at this time

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney

PERM and iCERT both have been restored at this time.

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BALCA remanded the case for certification

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney

BALCA remanded the case for certification, finding that 20 CFR §656.17(e)(2) only calls for “placement” of an SWA job order, and that the CO’s request for documentation that the job order was actually run was unreasonable. (Matter of Mandy Donuts, 1/7/11)

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Indiana Chinese restaurant owner was sentenced 3 years in prison for concealing undocumented employees and mail fraud

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney

ICE press release announcing that the former owner of a Chinese restaurant in Indiana was sentenced in federal court to three years in prison for concealing undocumented employees and mail fraud.

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Employer’s mailing address could have confused the U.S. Postal Service

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney

BALCA remanded the case for processing, finding sua sponte that the employer’s mailing address could have confused the U.S. Postal Service and could explain why the employer did not receive the audit notification letter. (Matter of 41st Street Corp., 1/7/11)

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Field offices in CT will be closed on Wednesday -1/12/11

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney

USCIS announcement that the field offices in CT will be closed on Wednesday, 1/12/11. For the latest information on office closings, please call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.

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8 year prison sentence for a man impersonate an ICE officer

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney

ICE press release announcing eight year prison sentence for Robert Fred Mejia for conspiring to impersonate an ICE officer and other charges. As a result of the fraud, between 50 and 250 victims from the District of Columbia and Virginia lost between $400,000 and $1 million.

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