Just yesterday, the House of Representatives moved in an ultra reactionary and restrictionist fashion to pass HR 4970 by a vote of 222 to 205. HR 4970 is a bill that undermines and practically eviscerates the protections of the Violence Against Women…
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Just yesterday, the House of Representatives moved in an ultra reactionary and restrictionist fashion to pass HR 4970 by a vote of 222 to 205. HR 4970 is a bill that undermines and practically eviscerates the protections of the Violence Against Women…
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USCIS recently announced that Somalia has been re-designated for TPS or Temporary Protected Status. TPS for nationals of Somalia will be extended from September 18, 2012 through March 17, 2014. For those who already have TPS status, the re-registrati…
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In an interesting development, the Supreme Court of the United States has decided to hear arguments and issue the final word on whether the decision in Padilla vs. Kentucky applies retroactively. As we have blogged about earlier, Padilla vs. Kentucky…
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Those with H-1b status might be interested in knowing that the New Jersey Motor Vehicles Commission recently issued new guidance for individuals seeking to extend their driver licenses after having filed for an extension. If an extension for H-1b sta…
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Last Saturday, Partner Angie Garasia participated again in Rutgers Citizenship Day over in Newark. For anyone interested in pursuing or learning whether he or she is eligible for naturalization, we encourage you to check these information sessions ou…
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There is an excellent Questions and Answers available on the USCIS website regarding the Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers, which to date, is still not yet in effect. At this stage, USCIS is encouraging the public to submit comments. The comment…
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According to the Associated Press, more than 100 illegal immigrants were apprehended in New Jersey last week as a result of a recent sweep by ICE, or Immigration and Customs Enforcement. According to Mr. Tsoukaris, the vast majority of those caught h…
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USCIS has just announced the designation of Syria for TPS or Temporary Protected Status. The dates for registration and actual procedures have yet to be announced but it is anticipated to be published very soon in the Federal Register. We will post m…
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There is a new Board of Immigration Appeals precedential case regarding adjustment of status under 245(i). The case is Matter of Svetislav, 25 I&N Dec. 717 (BIA 2012). Anyone applying for adjustment of status under section 245(i) certainly needs…
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