In fiscal year 2010, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) removed more illegal aliens than in any other period in the history of the United
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Motion to Reopen Approval for Mexican Client in Atlanta
CASE: Motion to Reopen In Absentia Order of Removal CLIENT: Mexican LOCATION: Atlanta, Georgia Our client was detained for being without status. He entered the
Read moreUSCIS Implements H-1B and L-1 Fee Increase – Public Law 111-230
On August 13, 2010, President Obama signed Public Law 111-230, which requires the submission of an additional fee of $2,000 for certain H-1B petitions and
Read moreMarriage-Based Green Card Approved for Filipino Client in Florida
CASE: Adjustment of Status CLIENT: Filipino LOCATION: Florida POTENTIAL ISSUES PRE-RETENTION: Immigrant Intent Our firm was consulted on June 8, 2010. Our client got married
Read moreJail Release for Mexican Client in Ohio
CASE: Jail Case CLIENT: Mexican LOCATION: Ohio CLIENT’S RESIDENCE: New Jersey Our firm was retained on September 29, 2010 to have a Mexican national released
Read moreUSCIS Filing Fee Increases Effective November 23, 2010
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on September 23, 2010 the final rule adjusting fees for immigration applications and petitions. The final rule
Read moreMarriage-Based Green Card Approval for Canadian Client in Dallas Texas
CASE: I-130 / I-485 POTENTIAL ISSUES PRE-RETENTION: Immigrant Intent APPLICANT / BENEFICIARY: Canadian LOCATION: Dallas Texas Our client last entered the United States on January
Read moreI-90 Green Card Extension Approval for Filipino Client in Georgia, Criminal Issues
CASE: I-90 POTENTIAL ISSUES PRE-RETENTIONS: “Mortgage-Fraud” California Statute: Crime of Moral Turpitude or Not? Deportable Offense or Not? APPLICANT / BENEFICIARY: Filipino LOCATION: California The
Read moreTermination of Removal Proceedings for Senegalese Client in Columbus Ohio – Marriage, Fraud Waiver, Entry, Admission Issues
CASE: Removal Proceedings, Adjustment of Status APPLICANT / BENEFICIARY: Senegalese LOCATION: Ohio Our client entered the U.S. using his brother’s passport back in 2001. He
Read moreBIA Holds in Matter of Legazpi that Spouse of Grandfathered Relative is Not Indepdendently Grandfathered Under 245i
A new BIA case came out which should clear out some confusion on whether spouses of grandfathered relatives are protected under 245(i). They’re not. The
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