Author Archives: Mike Baker

USCIS Updates DACA Statistics

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Mike Baker

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released updated statistics (number of requests accepted for processing, number of biometric appointments scheduled, number of requests ready for review, and number of requests completed) for the deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) … Continue reading →

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BIA recognizes same-sex marriages for immigration purposes-Matter of Oleg B. ZELENIAK

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Mike Baker

Recently the Supreme Court issued its decision in the case of United States v. Windsor, in which it struck down the part of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) that defined marriage as being between a man and a woman. … Continue reading →

Posted in BIA, BIA Recognizes Same-sex Marriages for Immigration Purposes, DOMA, I-130 same-sex marriage, Implementation of the Supreme Court Ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act, Matter of Zeleniak, same-sex marriage, same-sex marriage to a foreign national., same-sex marriage-based immigrant visas | Tagged | Leave a comment

CA7 remands Chinese asylum case to BIA, Zheng v. Holder

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Mike Baker

There is no sound basis . . . to resolve Zheng’s petition for review differently from the petitions for review in Ni and Chen. “The INS must give each asylum case individualized scrutiny, but it is a foundation of the … Continue reading →

Posted in 7th Circuit, 7th Circuit Cases- Aliens, Asylum, changed circumstances, changed country conditions, China one-child policy, China’s family planning policy, forced sterilization, Fujian Province, one-child policy, past persecution, People’s Republic of China, political asylum, well-founded fear of future persecution | Leave a comment

CA7 Overrules BIA in Matter of Akram, K-4 nonimmigrant may adjust status “as a result of the marriage of” parents.

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Mike Baker

CA7 Overrules BIA in Matter of Akram: Section 1255(d) does not require K4s to adjust status by way of their petitioning stepparent. Instead, it merely requires them to adjust status “as a result of the marriage of” their parents. An … Continue reading →

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Indian Sikh experienced past persecution but possibility of relocation established no future fear

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Mike Baker

Singh v. Holder (7th Circuit, June 21, 2013) Bikram Singh, an Indian national, sought asylum in the United States based on his affiliation with the Sikh religion. He was thrice detained by Indian authorities. While detained, he was beaten severely, … Continue reading →

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