Author Archives: Mike Baker

BIA Addresses K-2 Age Out Eligibility for Adjustment of Status: K-2s Don’t Age Out

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Mike Baker

A derivative child of a nonimmigrant fiancé(e) visa holder under section 101(a)(15)(K)(iii) of the INA is not ineligible for adjustment of status simply by virtue of having turned 21 after admission to the United States on a K-2 nonimmigrant visa. … Continue reading →

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USCIS Policy Memo on Requests to Expedite Adjudication of Form I-601

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Mike Baker

USCIS 5/9/11 policy memo on how USCIS processes requests to expedite the adjudication of Forms I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility, filed by individuals outside of the U.S.

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USCIS Fact Sheet on National Initiative to Combat Immigration Services Scams: The wrong help can hurt.

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Mike Baker

USCIS fact sheet on the national, multi-agency initiative to combat immigration scams involving the unauthorized practice of immigration law that was launched by DHS, DOJ, and the FTC on 6/9/11. Many people offer help with immigration services. Unfortunately, not all … Continue reading →

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ICE Revised Immigration Detainer Form I-247 (6/11)

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Mike Baker

ICE revised immigration detainer Form I-247, issued in June 2011. The form instructs that state and local authorities are not to detain an individual for more than 48 hours, excluding weekends and holidays, and requires local law enforcement to provide … Continue reading →

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ICE Memo on Exercising Prosecutorial Discretion Consistent with the Civil Immigration Enforcement Priorities

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Mike Baker

Memorandum by Director John Morton issuing guidance to ICE personnel on the exercise of prosecutorial discretion. The memo also sets forth which agency employees may exercise prosecutorial discretion and what factors should be considered. ICE 6/17/11 Here is a June … Continue reading →

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