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Effects of Invalid Puerto Rico Birth Certificates on the Form I-9 Process
WASHINGTON—On July 1, 2010, the Vital Statistics Office of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico began issuing new, more secure certified copies of birth certificates to U.S. citizens born in Puerto Rico because of a new Puerto Rico birth certificate law. After Sept. 30, 2010, all certified copies of birth certificates issued prior to July 1,…
ICE Controversial Memo on terminating certain removal proceedings (Deportations)!
On August 20, 2010 Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) has issued a memo stating that it will terminate removal proceedings (deportations) in some adjustment of status cases that are ultimately going to result in obtaining a permanent residence. This is a well applauded memo by most pro immigration entities. However, anti-immigration groups have labeled it as…
Q Cultural Exchange visas
There are two nonimmigrant visa categories for persons who want to participate in Exchange Visitor programs in the United States. The J nonimmigrant visa is for educational and cultural exchange programs designated by the Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs. The Q nonimmigrant visa is for international cultural exchange programs designated by USCIS. For…
7 COMMON MISTAKES MADE WHEN DEALING WITH IMMIGRATION SERVICES
Having dealt with Immigration Services under the Department of Homeland security for years, our law firm has noticed a few common mistakes made by our patrons when dealing with this department. This short article tries to point out these common mistakes. Note this article does not include all possible errors. We highly recommend you seek…
No more concurrent filing under Form I-360 for Religious workers
On August 20, 2010, a three judge panel of the Ninth Circuit reversed and remanded for further proceedings, the district court’s decision (2009 WL 799683) allowing religious workers to file their adjustment of status applications concurrently with the organizations’ I-360 petition. RuizGarcia v United Sates2, No. 09-35734 (9th Cir. Aug. 20, 2010). Religious workers will…
35 arrested in Las Vegas-area ICE gang enforcement action
Arrests part of ICE’s national anti-gang effort — Operation Community Shield LAS VEGAS – A total of 35 individuals with ties to more than a dozen different street gangs are facing criminal charges or deportation following a three-day, multi-agency enforcement action in the Las Vegas area spearheaded by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)…
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