BIA Finds LPR Eligible for Special Rule Cancellation of Removal as a Battered Spouse - (09.24.09)
The BIA finds that lawful permanent residents may be eligible to apply for special rule cancellation of removal for battered spouses under section 240A(b)(2) of the Act per Congression...

BIA Remands Case Where Defendant Appeals In Absentia Order - (09.24.09)
The conduct underlying an alien’s arrest and incarceration does not constitute “fault” within the meaning of section 240(b)(5)(C)(ii) of the Immigration and Nationality...

Florida Man Convicted At Trial For Selling Fraudulent Indian Documents - (09.24.09)
On 9/22/09 ICE announced that Audie Watson of Tamarac, FL was found guiltyfor fraud, immigration, and money laundering crimes. Watson sold membership in a Native American tribe called the Pembina Nati...

Immigration Consultant Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison for Fraud - (09.24.09)
Shahrzad Eram Soleimanlou, 59, of Falls Church, Va., was sentenced to 41 months in prison for defrauding vulnerable immigrant applicants of approximately $1 million from June 2000 through December 200...

Law Practice Today: Special Suddenly Solo Issue (August 2009) - (09.24.09)
A free monthly newsletter filled with management, marketing, finance, and technology articles and ideas, especially for solo and small firm lawyers, published by the ABA Law Practice Management Sectio...

Privacy Impact Assessment for the USCIS Customer Relationship Interface SystemUSCIS - (09.24.09)
has developed the Customer Relationship Interface System (CRIS) to provide USCIS customers with the status of pending applications and petitions for benefits and processing time information. U...

The Pulse: AILA’s Capitol Beat - (09.24.09)
The 188th issue of the AILA Advocacy Department’s proactive advocacy briefing. In this issue, find out what’s happening on the Hill by reading the Director’s Corner. Also, read a new report by the Imm...

USCIS Updates FY 2010 H-1B and H-2B Count (Updated 9/24/09) - (09.24.09)
September 18, 2009 H-1B Cap Count As of September 18, 2009, approximately 46,000 H-1B cap-subject petitions had been received by USCIS and counted towards the H-1B cap. Approximately 20,000 petitions ...

AILA/VSC Liaison Practice Pointer: Requesting a Duplicate Approval Notice - (09.23.09)
The Vermont Service Center will issue a duplicate approval notice if the request is made within 30 days of the petition's approval. If the case was filed under premium processing, please call the VSC ...

Alan Bersin To be Nominated for CBP Commissioner - (09.23.09)
On 9/23/09 President Obama announced his intent to nominate Alan D. Bersin for CBP Commissioner. Bersin is currently the Assistant Secretary for International Affairs and Special Representative for Bo...

CBP Answers AILA Liaison on EB-5 Admissions after Pilot Sunset September 30, 2009 - (09.23.09)
The CBP has advised AILA Liaison on the admission of EB-5 visa holders after September 30, 2009, with the following question and answer: Question: Based on the October Visa Bulletin, the Department of...

Central Florida Chapter – Q & A Orlando USCIS Liaison Information (08/28/09) - (09.23.09)
August 28, 2009 USCIS/AILA Liaison Meeting USCIS Field Office Orlando Questions Notes were taken by Matthew Farr, Secretary, AILA-CFC, and have been reviewed and approved by Orlando USCIS. Comments by...

CSC Hosting an O and P Forum - (09.23.09)
The California Service Center is hosting a forum on I-129 O and P petitions on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 from 10:00 am – 11:30 am. During the forum, attendees will be given the opportunity to ask to...

Scialabba Memo Regarding Inadmissibility Due to HIV Infection - (09.23.09)
SUBJECT: Public Law 110-293,42 CFR 34.2(b), and Inadmissibility Due to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection 1. Purpose The purpose of this memorandum is to direct USCIS officer...

Secretary Napolitano Applauds President Obama’s Intent to Nominate Alan Bersin as CBP Commissioner - (09.23.09)
DHS Secretary Napolitano applauds the intent to nominate of Alan Bersin as CBP Commissioner. As DHS Assistant Secretary for International Affairs and Special Representative for Border Affairs at DHS, ...

BALCA Affirms Denial Based on Job Order Deficiency - (09.22.09)
BALCA affirms the denial of a labor certification on the ground the Employer did not document that the Job Order was run by the SWA for the requisite 30 days. Matter of Pacific Lumber Supply, Inc.

BALCA Affirms Denial Based on Lack of Proof of Job Order - (09.22.09)
BALCA affirms the denial of a labor certification on the ground that the Employer provided no proof the job order actually ran, that it ran for at least 30 days, and that it fit within the regulatory ...

BALCA Affirms LC Denial Due to Notice of Filing Deficiency - (09.22.09)
BALCA affirms the denial of a labor certification on the ground that the Employer's Notice of Filing failed to include any information on how to contact the appropriate CO. Matter of Ron Lopes, LLC

BALCA Upholds Denial of PERM Application Filed Less Than 30 Days After Job Order Ended - (09.22.09)
BALCA affirms the denial of a labor certification on the ground that the Employer violated the regulation by filing its application less than 30 days after the SWA job order ended. Matter of Maria's H...

DOS Proposed Rule for Modifying the Exchange Visitor Program - (09.22.09)
SUMMARY: The Department of State is proposing to amend the General Provisions (Subpart A) of the existing Exchange Visitor Program regulations. This section of the regulations establishes the ...