Author Archives: Mike Baker

CA7 affirms rejection of mandamus petition seeking review of denial of visa application by consular official

Posted on April 20, 2017 by Mike Baker

Yusev v. Sessions, No. 16-1338 (7th Cir. 2017) Dist. Ct. did not err in dismissing plaintiff-aliens’ petition for writ of mandamus seeking review of denial of plaintiff’s visa application by consular official during plaintiff’s process of becoming permanent resident. Consular … Continue reading →

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CA7 upholds BIA denial of untimely Motion to Reopen based on ineffective counsel

Posted on April 20, 2017 by Mike Baker

YUSEV v. Sessions, Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit 2017 Bd. did not err in denying alien’s motion to reopen their applications for asylum and withholding of removal based on claim that their counsel was ineffective. Said motion was untimely, since … Continue reading →

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USCIS Policy Manual Volume 7 – Adjustment of Status

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Mike Baker

Eligibility Requirements – Chapter 2, Part B, Volume 7 | Policy Manual | USCIS USCIS Policy Manual Current as of January 05, 2017 Volume 7 – Adjustment of Status Part B – 245(a) Adjustment Chapter 2 – Eligibility Requirements ​ … Continue reading →

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CA7 upholds IJ’s denial of asylum and withholding of removal relief for 58‐year‐old citizen of El Salvador

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Mike Baker

Record contained sufficient evidence to support IJ’s denial of alien’s applications for asylum and withholding of removal relief, even though alien claimed that he had fear of future persecution if forced to return to El Salvador because certain gangs would … Continue reading →

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