Author Archives: Mike Baker

CA7 and CAT relief for Mexican national “deadbeat and informer,” tortured at behest of Zetas cartel

In Rodriguez-Molinero v. Lynch, 2015 WL 9239398 (7th Cir. 2015), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit granted a petition for review in favor of a citizen of Mexico who was denied protection under the Convention Against Torture … Continue reading

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Guide for New Lawful Permanent Residents of the United States

Welcome to the United States: Guide for New Lawful Permanent Residents Congratulations on becoming a permanent resident of the United States of America. The United States has a long history of welcoming immigrants from all parts of the world. America … Continue reading

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CA7 finds resistance to China’s coercive population-control policy credible-Wang v. Lynch, Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit 2015

Lishou Wang, a 51-year-old Chinese citizen, petitioned for review of the denial of his applications for asylum and withholding of removal based on his resistance to China’s coercive population-control policy. An immigration judge found that Wang did not testify credibly … Continue reading

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USCIS Processing Time Chicago Field Office August 31, 2015

USCIS Processing Time Chicago Field Office August 31, 2015 USCIS Processing Time Information Last Updated: October 15, 2015 Instructions for Using the Chart The chart will show most of the types of forms processed at the field office or service … Continue reading

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USCIS Processing Time Information for National Benefits Center, August 31, 2015

USCIS Processing Time for National Benefits Center, August 31, 2015 USCIS Processing Time Information Last Updated: October 15, 2015 Instructions for Using the Chart The chart will show most of the types of forms processed at the field office or … Continue reading

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