Monthly Archives: July 2011

USCIS Fact Sheet on National Initiative to Combat Immigration Services Scams: The wrong help can hurt.

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Mike Baker

USCIS fact sheet on the national, multi-agency initiative to combat immigration scams involving the unauthorized practice of immigration law that was launched by DHS, DOJ, and the FTC on 6/9/11. Many people offer help with immigration services. Unfortunately, not all … Continue reading →

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ICE Revised Immigration Detainer Form I-247 (6/11)

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Mike Baker

ICE revised immigration detainer Form I-247, issued in June 2011. The form instructs that state and local authorities are not to detain an individual for more than 48 hours, excluding weekends and holidays, and requires local law enforcement to provide … Continue reading →

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ICE Memo on Exercising Prosecutorial Discretion Consistent with the Civil Immigration Enforcement Priorities

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Mike Baker

Memorandum by Director John Morton issuing guidance to ICE personnel on the exercise of prosecutorial discretion. The memo also sets forth which agency employees may exercise prosecutorial discretion and what factors should be considered. ICE 6/17/11 Here is a June … Continue reading →

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ICE Memo on Prosecutorial Discretion Regarding Certain Victims, Witnesses, and Plaintiffs

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Mike Baker

ICE 6/17/11 memo from Director John Morton setting policy on the exercise of prosecutorial discretion in removal cases involving victims and witnesses of crime, including domestic violence, and individuals involved in non-frivolous efforts related to civil rights protection.

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OCAHO Says Reporting Unauthorized Workers Is Not Protected Under INA §274B

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Mike Baker

The Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO) found that there is no cause of action under INA §274B(a)(5), where the employee alleges retaliation for reporting the presence of undocumented workers or other violations that fall under INA §274A. … Continue reading →

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