Last week, the Third Circuit issued an important precedential decision regarding the "stop-time rule" and cancellation of removal. In Orozco-Velasquez v. Attorney General, the Court held a defective Notice to Appear ("NTA") did not effectively stop the clock for...
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Do Religious Marriages in India have to be registered for US Immigration? | Spouse Visas
One very common misunderstanding regarding marriages in India is the legality or validity of certain ceremonies. In general, the United States will recognize, for immigration purposes and otherwise, marriages abroad provided that the marriages performed abroad conform...
Court Rules TPS Meets Inspection and Entry for 245 Adjustment of Status
A District Court out of Minnesota recently issued a significant decision regarding the eligibility of those who hold Temporary Protected Status ("TPS") to adjust status in the US notwithstanding a prior lack of entry. This case, Bonilla vs. Johnson, et. al, follows...
New I-864 Sponsorship Guidelines for I-864 Released
Last week, USCIS released the 2016 HHS Poverty Guidelines. As expected, the numbers have risen slightly. It is critical to look at the most current poverty guidelines for each year, as they determine whether a sponsor will be able to demonstrate sufficient income to...
Immigration May Look At Facebook and Social Media | Visa Screening
An intriguing article came out last week in the New York Times regarding the use of social media by the Department of Homeland Security to identify and root out potential terrorists. According to the article, the DHS is considering new policies to scrutinize the...