The Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) Processing Times as of January 1, 2011.
AAO Finds Occupation of “Market Research Analyst” .
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USCIS requires 11/23/10 edition of Form I-129S after 1/6/11.
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USCIS requires 11/23/10 edition of Form I-212 after 1/6/11.
California Just in Time Processing Report
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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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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)
Convention Against Torture Granted
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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)
Under immigration reform USA, here are exceptions to the priorities of deportation
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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
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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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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)
DHS and Seneca Nation of Indians Announce Agreement to Develop Enhanced Tribal Card
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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.
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