Under the most recent decision from BIA, an alien child who was adopted under the age of 18, and whose natural sibling was subsequently adopted by the same adoptive parent or parents while under the age of 16, may qualify as a “child” under INA section 101(b)(1)(E), even if the…
How many times have I been getting complaints from clients about ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents harassing and violating rights of clients. There was this one client “under investigation” by ICE agents pretending to be a couple looking for a lost dog, asking him questions, only later to use…
Are you feeling the H1B rush already? Our offices is extending our working hours in order to make sure that all our H1 files will be submitted in a timely fashion. So as April 1, H-1b visa application deadline approaching, IT companies are urging the government to authorize an increased…
The U.S. consulate in London has posted a new comprehensive set of procedures for applying for E-1 and E-2 visas on its web site. The UK produced the largest number of E2 investors in the past several years and we can see the results with huge backlog at the Embassy…
The American Immigration Lawyers Association has provided us with the following information about when family-based adjustment applications under INA sec. 245 get placed in the interview queue, in light of the Feb. 4, 2008 memo from the Immigration Service regarding Name Check Delays: Assuming that an application is otherwise ready…
As some of you may know, immigrants who entered the country illegally without a visa or without inspection may not seek Green Cards (Permanent residency) from inside the United States. Even if they have a U.S. citizen spouse or parent to petition for them, it will be difficult unless the…
Many of our marriage visa clients and prospective clients, often want to know what actually happens at the final Marriage adjustment of status Interview. I try to describe and explain as best as I can, and often wish I could actually record the interview, but of course we are not…
immigration Daily, published a great comment about Lou Dobbs’ recent episode with the ADL, he may be picking the wrong group to mess with….. CNN’s Lou Dobbs latest racist behavior resulted in his calling the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) “a joke” and labeling the Anti- Defamation League (ADL) as “absolute advocate…
A few days ago, USCIS issued an Update announcing revised filing instructions for Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. As many of you may know, Form I-130 is the most common form to be used when filing a relative petition. Unlike immediate relative (Parents and Spouses) petitions that are normally…
The government is not making it any easier for employers these days. Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey announced higher civil fines against employers who violate federal immigration laws. Under the new rule, which was approved by Attorney General Mukasey and Secretary Chertoff, civil fines will increase by as much as…