USCIS released a memo entitled “Temporary Protected Status Adjudications Involving “No Jail” or “No Incarceration” Certifications, and Reminder for Cases Involving Certain Potential Misdemeanors” USCIS clarified that not all crimes are automatically misdemeanors, especially if offense does not carry any jail or incarceration. This may be positive news for many how are convicted of small offenses. Consult with an experienced […]
Immigration & Customs Enforcement that on January 13th, 2011, a national of Mexico died in ICE custody in Texas. Except from ICE press release below: “NEWS RELEASES January 14, 2011 Houston, TX ICE detainee passes away at Memorial Hermann Medical Center HOUSTON – A Mexican national in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement since Jan. 6 passed away […]
What action should you take in light of INA 204(l): If you or a family member had their cases denied due to the death of a petitioner, you need to file an untimely motion to reopen your case, or if you have not yet filed, file now. USCIS has for years denied cases when the petitioner (USC Spouse or other relative) died while […]
The Department of State has released the Visa Bulletin for February 2011. Immigration and sponsorship are far more complicated than thought. If you have family members you would like to invite to the United States or if you wish to petition for employees, contact the Law Offices of Ricky Malik, P.C. and schedule a consultation with one of our experienced […]
The Board of Immigration Appeals held in Matter of Sosa Ventura, 25 I&N Dec. 391 (BIA 2010) that: A grant of Temporary Protected Status (“TPS”) waives certain grounds of inadmissibility or deportability solely for the limited purpose of permitting an alien to remain and work temporarily in the United States for the period of time that TPS is effective. It […]
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The Administrative Appeals Office published a postive case that addressed burden of proof. Hopefully, USCIS adjudicators will use this case as their guide when deciding cases. In Matter of Chawathe, 25 I&N Dec. 369 (AAO 2010) it was held that: “In most administrative immigration proceedings, the applicant must prove by a preponderance of evidence that he or she is eligible for the […]
