Monthly Archives: June 2014

CSPA Formulas for Calculating Age

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Mike Baker

Formulas for Calculating Age F1:the unmarried, adult (21 or over) sons and daughters of U.S. citizens; F2A:the spouses and unmarried, minor (under 21) children of LPRs; F2B:the unmarried, adult (21 or over) sons and daughters of LPRs; F3: the married … Continue reading →

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SCOTUS defers to BIA on aged-out beneficiaries-Scialabba v. Cuellar de Osorio

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Mike Baker

The automatic conversion and priority date retention provision only applies to derivative beneficiaries of F2A petitions. The automatic conversion and priority date retention provision does not benefit F3 and F4 derivative beneficiaries of family based preference petitions. An alien needs … Continue reading →

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DACA Renewals

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Mike Baker

Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Process Update for DACA Renewals June 8, 2014 Because USCIS anticipates adjudicating renewal requests within 120 days, it recommends DACA recipients file for renewal approximately 120 days before the expiration date of their … Continue reading →

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