Posted on January 4, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney
ICE press release announcing that Secure Communities is now activated in Carroll County, Maryland. With the expansion of this capability to Carroll County, Secure Communities is activated in six Maryland counties.
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ICE Launches Secure Communities in Two More CA Counties
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Posted on January 4, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney
The court ordered Convention Against Torture (CAT) relief, finding that BIA erred in its denial on the basis that petitioner could avoid torture by ceasing to exercise her political rights and remanded for consideration of her FGM claim as a separate basis for relief. (Edu v. Holder, 10/26/10)
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Convention Against Torture
Convention Against Torture Granted
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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I can file online
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