CASE: H-1B PETITIONER: Manufacturing Company BENEFICIARY: Sales Manager / Kenyan LOCATION: West Virginia Our client is a large manufacturing company in West Virginia who wanted
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USCIS Unveils New Naturalization Certificate
Immigration officials, in an effort to deter fraud, will unveil today a new naturalization certificate for people who become U.S. citizens. The new certificates, used
Read moreCancellation of Removal Approved for Guatemalan Client in Ohio
CASE: Cancellation of Removal CLIENT: Guatemalan LOCATION: Ohio ISSUES: Obstruction of Justice Record, Physical Presence Evidence, Hardship Our client retained our firm one week before
Read moreGOP State Reps Seek to Redefine Birthright Citizenship
The representative for Texas’ 6th District, along with more than a dozen other Republican state legislators across the country, plans to introduce a bill in
Read moreImmigration Customs Enforcement Removed Illegal Aliens in Record Numbers for Fiscal Year 2010
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
Read moreMotion 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
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