Author Archives: Mike Baker

Lin Jiang, Seventh Circuit: Asylum/Motion to Reopen/Ineffective Assistance of Counsel/Changed Country Conditions

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Mike Baker

Lin Jiang v. Eric Holder, Jr., 09-3179Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Friday, March 18th, 2011Status: Published/PrecedentialLin_Jiang_v._Eric_Holder_Jr..pdf Tweet In Lin Xing Jiang v. Holder, 2011 WL 923279 (7th Cir. 2011), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit denied … Continue reading →

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Matter of Sesay: K-1 Fiancé(e) Who Timely Married Petitioner May Adjust Status Even If Marriage Has Ended, BIA Holds

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Mike Baker

The Board of Immigration Appeals held in Matter of Sesay, 25 I & N Dec. 431 (Mar. 17, 2011) that (1) under INA § 245(d) [8 USCA § 1255(d)] (2006), a fiancé(e) visa holder can only adjust status based on … Continue reading →

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United States Supreme Court created a entirely new exception to the hearsay rule. Michigan v. Bryant

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Mike Baker

Holding: A statement given to police by a wounded crime victim identifying the person who shot him may be admitted as evidence at the trial if the victim dies before trial and thus does not appear. The Court concluded that … Continue reading →

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City of Chicago Response to ACLU Report on Surveillance Cameras

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Mike Baker

Advisory Message has been issued by the Chicago Police Department – Headquarters. Wednesday February 9, 2011 11:30 AM CST City of Chicago Response to ACLU Report on Surveillance Cameras February 8, 2011 Contact: Roderick Drew OEMC Media Affairs 312/746-9454 www.alertchicago.com … Continue reading →

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USCIS Issues Interim Guidance on Providing Information on Appeals and Motions to Reopen or Reconsider in Denial Notices; Seeks Comments

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Mike Baker

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released to the public an interim policy memorandum (IPM) dated January 26, 2011, providing USCIS adjudicators issuing denial notices guidance on advising petitioners and applicants as to whether they may file a motion … Continue reading →

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