Author Archives: Mike Baker

USCIS Processing Time Information-Chicago IL Field Office December 31, 2014

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Mike Baker

  Field Office Processing Dates for Chicago IL as of: December 31, 2014 Form Form Name Processing Timeframe: I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status March 23, 2014 N-400 Application for Naturalization July 6, 2014 N-600 Application … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago District Office, I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status, N-400 Application for Naturalization, N-600 Application for Certification of Citizenship, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, USCIS Processing Time Chicago IL Field Office, USCIS Processing Time Information Chicago IL Field Office | Tagged | Leave a comment

CA7 denies Motion to Continue hearing for witness to testify in support of good faith marriage waiver

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Mike Baker

Bouras, a citizen of Algeria, entered the U.S. in 1997 as a nonimmigrant business visitor and overstayed his visa. In 2006, while living in Chicago, he married Schreiner, who lived in Ohio. He was granted conditional permanent resident status based … Continue reading →

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The Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) and Practice Manual

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Mike Baker

The Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) AAO Practice Manual Download AAO Practice Manual Ron Rosenberg is the Chief, Administrative Appeals Office. Petitioners and applicants for certain categories of immigration benefits may appeal a negative decision to the AAO. We conduct administrative … Continue reading →

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CA7 denies Iranian CAT claim because the alien had confessed to perjury

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Mike Baker

Keirkhavash did not depart when her tourist visa lapsed. Two days before the statutory deadline, she sought asylum, contending that Iran would persecute her because she had supported a group (MEK) seeking overthrow of Iran’s government. She claimed she had … Continue reading →

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United States Department of State Telephone Directory

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Mike Baker

Newly released (02/20/2015) United States Department of State Telephone Directory for overseas posts. United States Department of State Telephone Directory (PDF)-Key Officers of Foreign Service Posts 2/20/2015

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