Monthly Archives: September 2012

The Chicago Bar Association’s Judicial Evaluations

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Mike Baker

November 6, 2012 General Election: The Association’s Judicial Evaluation Committee (JEC) invites you to view its evaluations of judges running for retention and judicial candidates seeking election to vacancies on the Illinois Supreme Court, the Illinois Appellate Court and the Circuit Court … Continue reading →

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ISBA Judicial Evaluations Cook County November 6, 2012 General Election

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Mike Baker

Judicial Evaluations – How it works ISBA Ratings The ISBA Judicial Evaluations Committee rates candidates based on a comprehensive review of each candidate’s background and qualifications. The process includes a detailed questionnaire submitted by candidates providing professional and personal information. … Continue reading →

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100 Civics Questions and Answers for the Naturalization Test

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Mike Baker

Civics (History and Government) Questions for the Naturalization Test  (English version) (rev. 03/11) The 100 civics (history and government) questions and answers for the naturalization test are listed below. The civics test is an oral test and the USCIS Officer … Continue reading →

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Citizenship laws for most of the world’s countries

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Mike Baker

This directory provides synopses of the citizenship laws for most of the world’s countries. We obtained information for this directory from embassies, the Library of Congress, and the Department of State. The directory also provides the address, telephone number, and … Continue reading →

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Immigration Consequences of Massachusetts Criminal Convictions

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Mike Baker

Introduction Governing Law U.S. Citizens and Noncitizens: Types of Immigration Status Citizens Lawful Permanent Residents Lawful Non-Immigrants Refugees and Asylum-Seekers Other Designations Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) U and T Visas Undocumented and Out of … Continue reading →

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