Author Archives: Mike Baker

USCIS Issues Final Memorandum on Definition of “Internationally Recognized” for P-1 Classifications

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Mike Baker

In January 2011, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a draft policy memorandum (PM) entitled “Clarifying Guidance on Definition of ‘Internationally Recognized’ for the P-1 Classification; Revisions to the Adjudicator’s Field Manual (AFM) Chapter 33.5(a) AFM Update AD 11-03,” … Continue reading →

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USCIS Releases Executive Summary of EB-5 Engagement

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Mike Baker

On May 1, 2012, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS’) Office of Public Engagement and its Service Center Operations Directorate conducted a stakeholder engagement to discuss the EB-5 Immigrant Investor program, focusing on general EB-5 issues. During the session, USCIS … Continue reading →

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BREAKING: Janet Napolitano said eligible undocumented immigrants can apply for deferred deportation August 15, 2012

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Mike Baker

From Fronteras Desk: Secretary Napolitano testified before the House Judiciary Committee, mostly related to deferred deportation and temporary work permits for undocumented immigrants brought here as children. Unsurprisingly, Democrats praised Napolitano and Republicans were harshly critical. Arizona Congressman Ben Quayle … Continue reading →

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Deferred Action Process for Young People Who Are Low Enforcement Priorities

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Mike Baker

Release Date: June 15, 2012 WASHINGTON— Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today announced that effective immediately, certain young people who were brought to the United States as young children, do not present a risk to national security or public safety, and meet … Continue reading →

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Each alien seeking cancellation of removal must fulfill the residency requirements on their own. Holder v. Martinez Gutierrez

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Mike Baker

A Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) denial of cancellation of removal is upheld, where: 1) the aliens lacked the required years of continuous presence and lawful permanent resident status; and 2) the BIA’s rejection of imputation of their parents’ years … Continue reading →

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