One of the elements for Cancellation of Removal for Non-LPR (10 year cancellation case) eligibility is “good moral character.” If the applicant has been convicted
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Naturalization Approval for Former German National in Ohio, Out of Country Travel Issues
CASE: N-400 (Citizenship / Naturalization) APPLICANT: German LOCATION: Ohio ISSUES: Out of Country Travels ? Our client contacted us in September 2010 to inquire about
Read moreH-1B Cap Count as of April 15, 2011
The USCIS released the number of receipted cap-eligible H-1B visa petitions from April 1, 2011 to April 15, 2011. As of April 15, 2011, approximately
Read moreUSCIS Issues Final Rule on Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9)
On April 14, 2011, the USCIS announced its final rule regarding the employment eligibility verification process. Under federal law, employers must complete Form I-9 for
Read moreImmigrant Visa Approval for Tunisian Beneficiary Despite Previous Visa Denial
Case: Immigrant Visa Appeal / Consulate Processing Applicant/Beneficiary: Tunisian Location: Tunisia Our client contacted our office in January of 2011. She was from Washington DC
Read moreH-1B Cap Count as of April 7, 2011
The H-1B filing season has started on April 1, 2011 for fiscal year (FY) 2012. Annually, there is a cap of 65,000 for the H-1B
Read moreMovements in the May 2011 Visa Bulletin
The May 2011 Visa Bulletin is out and below are some notes on specific movements this month: The F-2A (Spouse of Legal Permanent Resident) preference
Read moreGreen Card Approval Through Marriage, Visa Waiver and Notice of Intent of Deny Issues, Spanish Client in Ohio
Case: I-130/I-485 Potential Issue: Visa Waiver Entry – Overstay / Response to Notice of Intent to Deny Applicant/Beneficiary – Spanish Location: Cleveland, Ohio Our client
Read moreImmigration Agencies in Case of a Government Shutdown
On April 8, 2011, AILA released an update on what would happen to different immigration-related government agencies in case the government shuts down. Please note
Read moreI-130 Immediate Relative Parent Petition Approval for Chinese Clients in Ohio and China
Our client retained us to petition his parents in China. He was born and raised in China, but was recently naturalized in the United States.
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