Blog Posts in 2012
Posted on Feb 17, 2012 By Ricky Malik
I am oftentimes asked by people who are ineligble to get Lawful Permanent Residency (LPR/greencard) in the United States about going overseas to complete a waiver process, known commonly as an I-601. ...
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Posted on Feb 16, 2012 By Ricky Malik
Yes, in certain circumstances per 8 CFR 204.2(a)(1)(iii)(F)(4), 204.2(I)(3) and 204.2(a)(4) for derivative beneficiaries of marriage based petitions. Recapture is complicated and it is highly ...
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Posted on Feb 15, 2012 By Ricky Malik
Yes! According to USCIS-NBC in meeting held in October 2011 with AILA, even if your case has been denied by USCIS, and then subsequently denied by an Immigration Judge, you can still apply and get ...
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Posted on Jan 11, 2012 By Ricky Malik
Many Temporary Protected Status (TPS) applicants and especially their employers are concerned that their work permits expire while they are waiting for their new card. However, as in previous years, ...
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Posted on Jan 11, 2012 By Ricky Malik
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for El Salvador has been renewed. Applicants must register by March 12, 2012. USCIS notices, including Federal Register below: Ricky Malik, Esq. Immigration Attorney
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Posted on Jan 10, 2012 By Ricky Malik
The U Visa Regulations: var docstoc_docid="110624571";var docstoc_title="U+Visa+Regs+-+Fed.+Register+9.17.2007";var docstoc_urltitle="U+Visa+Regs+-+Fed.+Register+9.17.2007"; Ricky Malik, Esq. ...
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Posted on Jan 9, 2012 By Ricky Malik
var docstoc_docid="110624028";var docstoc_title="Provisional Waiver Proposal- Fed Reg";var docstoc_urltitle="Provisional Waiver Proposal- Fed Reg"; Ricky Malik, Esq. www.rmlegal.com
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Posted on Jan 8, 2012 By Ricky Malik
USCIS Office of Public Engagement: I-601 Notice of Intent U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services sent this bulletin at 01/06/2012 10:32 AM EST Dear Stakeholders- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration ...
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Posted on Jan 7, 2012 By Ricky Malik
In the Federal Register on Monday, January 9, 2011 a new proposed provision will be publshed allowing many undocumented immigrants to process their waivers while inside the United States. For many ...
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Posted on Jan 6, 2012 By Ricky Malik
There is a major proposed announcement changing the Immigration process for many foreign nationals who are illegal in the United States. At present, many people must travel outside the United States ...
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