Author Archives: Mike Baker

Prosecutorial Discretion in Immigration Enforcement

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Mike Baker

Untitled Document Prosecutorial Discretion in Immigration Enforcement: Legal Issues Kate M. Manuel Legislative Attorney Todd Garvey Legislative Attorney December 27, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov R42924 Tool Kit for ICE Prosecutors (PDF) Summary The term prosecutorial discretion is commonly … Continue reading →

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I-864P, Poverty Guidelines

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Mike Baker

This form is used to determine the minimum income requirement needed to complete Form I-864, Affidavit of Support under Section 213A of the Immigration and Nationality Act. This form does not need to be filed. It is used only for … Continue reading →

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Visa Bulletin For December 2014

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Mike Baker

Visa Bulletin For December 2014 Number 75 Volume IX Washington, D.C View as Printer Friendly PDF A. STATUTORY NUMBERS 1.  This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during December. Consular officers are required to report to the Department of State documentarily … Continue reading →

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Unlawful Presence Bars

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Mike Baker

Dealing with the Unlawful Presence Bars 1. Dealing with the Unlawful Presence Bars, by Paul Virtue, Michael Davis, and Kelli Stump. Download PDF 2. Practice Advisory: Unlawful Presence and INA §§ 212(a)(9)(B)(i) and 212(a)(9)(C)(i)(I): A summary of the May 6, … Continue reading →

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Immigration Slang, Acronyms, Abbreviations

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Mike Baker

• 1st Circuit – U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit (ME, NH, MA, RI) • 2nd Circuit – U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit (VT, NY, CT) • 3rd Circuit – U.S. Court of Appeals for … Continue reading →

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