Author Archives: Mike Baker

CA7 requires satisfying Lozada’s procedural requirements even where ineffective assistance of counsel is “clear and obvious from the record.”

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Mike Baker

Guzman-Rivadeneira came to the U.S. from Ecuador. In 1993 he was convicted in California of possession of counterfeit prescription blanks. After returning to Ecuador, he returned to the U.S. and became a lawful permanent resident because his mother is a … Continue reading →

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CA7 remands because alien prejudiced by his inability to cross-examine witness whose evidence on marriage fraud was presented through a written statement

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Mike Baker

KARROUMEH v. Lynch, Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit 2016 Karroumeh was entitled to new hearing on petition seeking his removal based on allegation that he entered into sham marriage for immigration purposes, where he was prejudiced by his inability to … Continue reading →

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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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