Author Archives: Mike Baker

SCOTUS does not require government to identify a specific statutory provision nor give detailed explanation for denying a visa based on terrorism-related ground

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Mike Baker

Respondent Fauzia Din petitioned to have her husband, Kanishka Berashk, a resident citizen of Afghanistan and former civil servant in the Taliban regime, classified as an “immediate relative” entitled to priority immigration status. Din’s petition was approved, but Berashk’s visa … Continue reading →

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SCOTUS affirms jurisdiction to decide equitable tolling of statutory time limit to file a motion to reopen a removal proceeding

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Mike Baker

Issue: Whether the Fifth Circuit erred in holding that it had no jurisdiction to review petitioner’s request that the Board of Immigration Appeals equitably tolled the ninety-day deadline on his motion to reopen as a result of ineffective assistance of … Continue reading →

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USCIS Processing Time Chicago Field Office March 31, 2015

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Mike Baker

Field Office Processing Dates for Chicago IL as of March 31, 2015 Form Form Name Processing Timeframe: I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status June 9, 2014 N-400 Application for Naturalization October 15, 2014 N-600 Application for … Continue reading →

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Visa Bulletin For July 2015

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Mike Baker

Visa Bulletin For July 2015 Number 82 Volume IX Washington, D.C View as Printer Friendly PDF A. STATUTORY NUMBERS 1.  This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during July. Consular officers are required to report to the Department of State documentarily … Continue reading →

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Online Detainee Locator

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Mike Baker

Use this page to locate a detainee who is currently in ICE custody, or who was released from ICE custody for any reason within the last 60 days. Online Detainee Locator Search by A-Number If you know the detainee’s A-Number, … Continue reading →

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