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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USCIS 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 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 moreE-Verify Self Check
The E-Verify Self Check is a free web-based service that can be used by a US-based worker to check on his or her employment eligibility.
Read moreEOIR Swears In Three New Immigration Judges
Attorney General Eric Holder recently appointed three new immigration judges. Steve Day joins the Boston Immigration Court, while Edward Kelly and Deepali Nadkarni would each
Read moreFrom Arriving Alien to Final Order to Adjustment of Status… Finally
He was tired. He just got out of jail a few weeks ago. Ten plus years in the United States. Multiple lawyers, hearings, consultations, all
Read moreFee Waiver Guidelines from the March 2011 USCIS Policy Memorandum
Introduction People who could not afford to pay the filing fees for certain immigration paperwork can file a fee waiver request. The USCIS developed the
Read more18-Month Extension Temporary Protected Status for Somalia
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for eligible nationals of
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 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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