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Sponsor of Green Card Affidavit of Support Must Still Support Sponsored Ex-Spouse Who Has Refused to Look for Jobs

By at July 31, 2012 | 5:01 am | 0 Comment

Sponsor of Green Card Affidavit of Support Must Still Support Sponsored Ex-Spouse Who Has Refused to Look for Jobs

Sponsor of Green Card Affidavit of Support Must Still Support Sponsored Ex-Spouse Who Has Refused to Look for Jobs The United States Court of Appeals of the 7th Circuit found that sponsor’s support obligation under form I-864 continues even if the divorced sponsored immigrant failed to mitigate damages by active job search.  Liu v. Mund, 7/12/12 July 26, 2012: By more...

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BIA on Qualifying Relative “Child” for Cancellation of Removal

By at July 27, 2012 | 5:00 am | 0 Comment

BIA on Qualifying Relative “Child” for Cancellation of Removal

BIA on Qualifying Relative “Child” for Cancellation of Removal In the Matter of ISIDRO-Zamorano, 25 I&N Dec. 829 (BIA 2012) Interim Decision # 3756, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) stated that an applicant for cancellation of removal whose child met the definition of a "child" when the application was filed but turned 21 before the Immigration Judge more...

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Washington, DC USCIS in Fairfax, Virginia: Saturday I-485 and I-751 Interviews

By at July 26, 2012 | 10:09 am | 0 Comment

Washington, DC USCIS in Fairfax, Virginia: Saturday I-485 and I-751 Interviews

Washington, DC USCIS in Fairfax, Virginia: Saturday I-485 and I-751 Interviews In the summer months of 2012, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Washington District Office in Fairfax, Virginia, had started scheduling naturalization interviews on Saturdays.  It has now also stared to schedule Adjustment of Status for the coming months.  Even I-751 more...

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USCIS Immigration Policy Changes for P-1 Entertainer of Internationally Recognized Entertainment Group

By at July 14, 2012 | 9:52 am | 0 Comment

USCIS Immigration Policy Changes for P-1 Entertainer of Internationally Recognized Entertainment Group

USCIS Immigration Policy Changes for P-1 Entertainer of Internationally Recognized Entertainment Group U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued new immigration policy changes for P-1 work visa/petition for: (a) P-1A: internationally recognized athlete, or a member of an internationally recognized athletic team; or (b) P-1B: entertainer of an more...

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U.S. Work Visas and Options for Nurses

By at July 13, 2012 | 6:14 pm | 0 Comment

U.S. Work Visas and Options for Nurses

U.S. Work Visas and Options for Nurses Many foreign nurses in the U.S. have expired or expiring work visa/status since H-1C nonimmigrant visa program for nurses sunset (expired) on December 20, 2009.   Eligible foreign nurses may considered other work visas/status options such as: TN under NAFTA: Registered nurses from Canada or Mexico may consider utilizing TN more...

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The New Provisional Extreme Hardship Waiver for Unlawful Presence is Not Effective Yet

By at July 9, 2012 | 1:16 pm | 0 Comment

The New Provisional Extreme Hardship Waiver for Unlawful Presence is Not Effective Yet

The New Provisional Extreme Hardship Waiver for Unlawful Presence is Not Effective Yet Not too long ago, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has made a proposed change to allow certain immediate relatives (spouse, parent and/or children of a US citizen) who can demonstrate the required extreme hardships to apply for a provisional extreme hardship more...

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Immigration Law and State Law: Arizona SB1070

By at June 27, 2012 | 8:00 am | 0 Comment

Immigration Law and State Law: Arizona SB1070

Immigration Law and State Law: Arizona SB1070 In a ruling in Arizona v. the United States, the U.S. Supreme Court has confirmed that state laws cannot dictate the federal government’s immigration enforcement policies or priorities. The case pertains to the validity of certain provisions of an Arizona law, commonly referred to as SB1070. June 26, 2012:  By Aik more...

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Immigrant Visa Number Retrogressed to January 2009 for EB-2 Worldwide, Philippines and Mexico, & Unavailable for China and India

By at June 26, 2012 | 8:23 am | 0 Comment

Immigrant Visa Number Retrogressed to January 2009 for EB-2 Worldwide, Philippines and Mexico, & Unavailable for China and India

Immigrant Visa Number Retrogressed to January 2009 for EB-2 Worldwide, Philippines and Mexico, & Unavailable for China and India The U.S. Department of State announced recently immigration visa number for employment-based preference 2 category (EB-2) for countries worldwide, Mexico and the Philippines has retrogressed to January 1, 2009 starting in the month of July more...

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Deferred Actions for Young People of Low Enforcement Priorities (similar to the never-enacted DREAM Act)

By at June 15, 2012 | 8:04 am | 0 Comment

Deferred Actions for Young People of Low Enforcement Priorities (similar to the never-enacted DREAM Act)

Deferred Actions for Young People of Low Enforcement Priorities (similar to the never-enacted DREAM Act)  The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today (June 15, 2012) , effective immediately, certain young people who were already brought to the United States as young children may be considered for deferred action (temporary discretionary relief from more...

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Quota for H-1B Cap Work Visas Has Been Reached for FY2013 (June 11, 2012)

By at June 12, 2012 | 12:39 pm | 0 Comment

Quota for H-1B Cap Work Visas Has Been Reached for FY2013 (June 11, 2012)

Quota for H-1B Cap Work Visas Has Been Reached for FY2013 (June 11, 2012) What is an H-1B? H-1B petitions are temporary work visas for positions requiring theoretical or technical expertise in specialized fields for qualified foreign nationals to live and work in the U.S. Many H-1B foreign nationals have successfully gone on to apply for and obtain lawful permanent more...

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