Author Archives: Mike Baker

E-3 Specialty Occupation Professionals from Australia

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Mike Baker

Who qualifies for the E3 visa? The E-3 visa classification applies only to nationals of Australia as well as their spouses and children. E-3 principal applicants must be going to the United States solely to work in a specialty occupation. … Continue reading →

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CA7 upholds ineligibility for cancellation of removal due to misdemeanor “aggravated felony” conviction for “sexual abuse of a minor”

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Mike Baker

VELASCO-GIRON had been convicted in California in 2005 of engaging in sexual intercourse with a girl who was not yet 18 and was more than three years younger than he. Velasco was 18 at the time; the girl was 15, … Continue reading →

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CA7 upholds reliance on Form I-213 and denial of request to cross-examine the maker

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Mike Baker

DHS initiated removal proceedings, charging Antia with removability under 8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(6)(A)(i) as an alien present without being admitted or paroled and alleging that Antia had been convicted of “indecent liberties with a child,” a crime of moral turpitude, 8 … Continue reading →

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USCIS Processing Time Information for Nebraska Service Center as of September 19, 2014

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Mike Baker

Field Office Processing Dates for Nebraska Service Center as of September 19, 2014 Instructions for Using the Chart The chart will show most of the types of forms processed at the field office or service center. If the field office … Continue reading →

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Illinois Drug Possession Laws & Penalties

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Mike Baker

Drug Laws in Illinois Illinois Drug Possession Laws & Penalties When you are charged with drug possession, the penalties you face depend on the type of drug you are caught with and the amount in your possession. This chart represents … Continue reading →

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