BIA Finds LPR Eligible for Special Rule Cancellation of Removal as a Battered SpouseThe 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...
September 23, 2009BIA Remands Case Where Defendant Appeals In Absentia OrderThe 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 Act,8 U.S.C....
September 23, 2009Florida Man Convicted At Trial For Selling Fraudulent Indian DocumentsOn 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 Nation Little Shel...
September 23, 2009Immigration Consultant Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison for FraudShahrzad 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 2005. She will also be...
September 23, 2009Law Practice Today: Special Suddenly Solo Issue (August 2009)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 Section and distribut...
September 23, 2009Privacy Impact Assessment for the USCIS Customer Relationship Interface SystemUSCIShas 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. US...
September 23, 2009The Pulse: AILA’s Capitol BeatThe 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 Immigration Policy Center, and take action by telling you...
September 23, 2009USCIS Updates FY 2010 H-1B and H-2B Count (Updated 9/24/09)September 18, 2009 H-1B Cap CountAs 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 qualifying ...
September 23, 2009AILA/VSC Liaison Practice Pointer: Requesting a Duplicate Approval NoticeThe 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 Premium Pro...
September 22, 2009Alan Bersin To be Nominated for CBP CommissionerOn 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 Border Affairs in DHS. AILA Doc. ...
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