Monthly Archives: April 2016

Visa Waiver Program e-Passport Requirement in Effect as of April 1, 2016

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Mike Baker

Visa Waiver Program e-Passport Requirement Now in Effect U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a reminder that as of April 1, 2016, all citizens of Visa Waiver Program (VWP)1 countries must possess an electronic passport (e-Passport) to travel to … Continue reading →

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Visa Bulletin For May 2016

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Mike Baker

IMMIGRANT VISA PREFERENCE NUMBERS FOR MAY 2016 Number 92 Volume IX Washington, D.C View as Printer Friendly PDF   A. STATUTORY NUMBERS This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during May for: “Application Final Action Dates” and “Dates for … Continue reading →

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CA7 finds conviction for felon in possession of a firearm qualifies as an aggravated felony for purposes of removal

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Mike Baker

Record contained sufficient evidence to support IJ’s removal order against alien (citizen of Mexico) based on fact that alien had two or more convictions on crimes involving moral turpitude, three convictions on crimes involving controlled substances, and conviction based on … Continue reading →

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CA7 affirmed denial of I-130 of bona fide marriage on basis of prior fraudulent marriage to another woman

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Mike Baker

Dist. Ct. did not err in granting defendant’s motion for summary judgment in plaintiff-alien’s action challenging immigration authorities’ denial of his request under I-130 petition seeking lawful permanent resident status based upon his marriage to U.S. citizen, where instant denial … Continue reading →

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CA7 upholds finding of marriage fraud making adjustment applicant inadmissible and ineligible for adjustment of status

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Mike Baker

Record contained sufficient evidence to support IJ’s denial of alien’s application to become lawful permanent resident, where IJ found that alien’s marriage to U.S. citizen was sham. IJ’s finding was largely based on testimony that alien’s wife was in long-term … Continue reading →

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