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Daily Archives: July 28, 2011
CSPA “Effective Date” includes all beneficiaries of previously approved visa petitions except those with applications adjudicated prior to the CSPA’s enactment. Arobelidze v. Holder (7th Circuit)
On August 6, 2002 President Bush signed the Child Status Protection Act. This law addresses the problem of minor children losing their eligibility for certain immigration benefits as a result of UCIS processing delays. (when children of U.S. citizens turn … Continue reading
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BIA Finds California Assault with Intent to Commit a Felony Is a Crime of Violence
The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA or Board) held in Matter of Ramon Martinez, 25 I. & N. Dec. 571 (B.I.A. July 15, 2011), that a violation of § 220 of the California Penal Code (assault with intent to commit … Continue reading