The Board of Immigration Appeals ("BIA") recently issued a precedential decision late this month that may be of interest to green card holders who are or may be facing removal proceedings. The case is Matter of Giovanni Rosalia VELLA, 27 I &N Dec. 138 (2017). The...
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Month: October 2017
2017 Rule Change for Citizenship Through Military Service
The Department of State released two significant policy changes that will impact the ability of lawful permanent residents to naturalize through military service. The two new policies pertain to security screening and honorable service certifications necessary to...
Immigration Law Also Protects Abused Husbands, Parents, and Children | I-360
It is a common misconception that the "VAWA visa" is available only to females. This stems from the fact that the federal law that authorized protection for battered and abused spouses is entitled the Violence Against Women Act. However, the Act's protections do not...
New Travel Ban Taking Effect This Month
On October 18, 2017, the government will begin implementing a new travel ban, colloquially known as "Travel Ban 3." There are some notable differences between the new guidelines and the two previous ones. For one thing, the new order imposes permanent restrictions on...
Social Media and Internet Search Results of Immigrants To Be Monitored | DHS “Extreme Vetting”
Back in May of 2017, the Office of Management and Budget approved a new questionnaire that allows the Department of State to inquire into social media handles of US visa applicants warranting further scrutiny. On Form DS-5535, applicants are instructed to disclose, in...