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BIA on Qualifying Relative “Child” for Cancellation of Removal
By Tiyalaw at July 27, 2012 | 5:00 am | 0 Comment
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 Tiyalaw at July 26, 2012 | 10:09 am | 0 Comment
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 Tiyalaw at July 14, 2012 | 9:52 am | 0 Comment
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 Tiyalaw at July 13, 2012 | 6:14 pm | 0 Comment
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 Tiyalaw at July 9, 2012 | 1:16 pm | 0 Comment
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 Tiyalaw at June 27, 2012 | 8:00 am | 0 Comment
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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Deferred Actions for Young People of Low Enforcement Priorities (similar to the never-enacted DREAM Act)
By Tiyalaw 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) 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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CBP Travel Tips for Summer, Busiest Travel Season in USA
By Tiyalaw at June 1, 2012 | 7:00 am | 0 Comment
CBP Travel Tips for Summer, Busiest Travel Season in USA Summer is the start of the busiest travel season to the United States of America (USA). U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is reminding travelers of some important tips especially to help expedite the processing of returning U.S. citizens or residents, and international visitors. CBP is agency within more...
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Change of Filing Location for Certain I-601 and I-212 Waiver Applications
By Tiyalaw at May 23, 2012 | 10:05 am | 0 Comment
Change of Filing Location for Certain I-601 and I-212 Waiver Applications As of June 4, 2012, foreign nationals abroad who have applied for certain visas (immigration visa, or nonimmigrant K or V visa) and who have been found ineligible for inadmissibility by a U.S. Consular Officer may file their requests to waive certain grounds of inadmissibility directly to a more...
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CBP Travel Advisory: Border Crossing from Canada to USA
By Tiyalaw at May 17, 2012 | 9:00 pm | 0 Comment
CBP Travel Advisory: Border Crossing from Canada to USA With Victoria Day (May 21, 2012) holiday weekend approaching in Canada, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is anticipating a substantial increase in border-traffic crossing from Canada to the United States of America (USA). Through one of the government branches (CBP), USA being a welcoming more...
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