Author Archives: Mike Baker

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

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Mike Baker

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

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Mike Baker

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

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Mike Baker

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

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Mike Baker

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

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Mike Baker

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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