Author Archives: Mike Baker

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration Statistics 2009 Updates

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Mike Baker

Naturalizations in the United States: 2009 (4 pages – 320 KB) This report presents information on the number and characteristics of foreign nationals who became American citizens during fiscal year 2009. Data on Naturalizations Access data on persons who became … Continue reading →

Posted in 2008 Census Data, Demographic Data on Hispanics, EOIR Statistical Year Book, The Pew Hispanic Center, Yearbook of Immigration Statistics | Leave a comment

Third Circuit partially overturns Matter of V-K-, 24 I&N Dec. 500 (BIA 2008)

Posted on April 12, 2010 by Mike Baker

 “We hold that the BIA erred in reviewing the finding of a probability of torture de novo; it was required to review the factual aspects of that inquiry for clear error, and it was entitled to review only the legal … Continue reading →

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Padilla v. Kentucky and the Immigration Consequences of Crimes

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Mike Baker

On March 31, 2010, in a landmark decision called Padilla v. Kentucky, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the Sixth Amendment requires criminal defense counsel to advise a noncitizen defendant regarding the immigration consequences of a guilty plea, and that … Continue reading →

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The right of refugees and asylees to work in the U.S.

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Mike Baker

The Office of Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices within the Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued two flyers, one for employers and one for refugees and asylees, regarding the right of refugees and asylees to work in the … Continue reading →

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USCIS to End Special Humanitarian Parole Program for Haitian Orphans at Haitian Government’s Request

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Mike Baker

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) advises that the Haiti government has requested that the U.S. provide it with a final list of orphans being considered under the Special Humanitarian Parole Program for Haitian Orphans. As a result, USCIS has … Continue reading →

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