Author Archives: Mike Baker

Child Status Protection Act, CSPA

Posted on June 27, 2008 by Mike Baker

On August 6, 2002 President Bush signed the Child Status Protection Act. This new law addresses the problem of minor children losing their eligibility for certain immigration benefits as a result of UCIS processing delays. (when children of U.S. citizens … Continue reading →

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Illinois Gun Laws: possession, carrying firearms, ammunition

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Mike Baker

Illinois Gun laws Unlawful Use of Weapons STATE CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISION “Subject only to the police power, the right of the individual citizento keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.” Section 22, Article I ofthe Illinois Bill of Rights.4 PURCHASE: … Continue reading →

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U nonimmigrant status, U visa interim rule, Victims of Trafficking and Violence Prevention Act (VTVPA)

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Mike Baker

September 5, 2007 – USCIS published an interim rule that grants temporary immigration benefits to certain victims of crimes who assist government officials in investigating or prosecuting the criminal activity. U visa regulation.pdf (effective October 17, 2007) The interim final … Continue reading →

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Chicago Immigration Court, Deportation and Removal

Posted on March 28, 2008 by Mike Baker

Immigration updates-New Legislation Supreme Court cases Deportation Handbook, 7th Circuit 7th Circuit updates: Opinion Summaries for U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, Aliens, Immigration BIA case law summaries EOIR Chart: Court Decisions Relating to Board Precedents BIA Precedent Table (Revised … Continue reading →

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Naturalization application Form N-400

Posted on March 25, 2008 by Mike Baker

Discussion of Form N-400 (Part-by-Part) (a) Part 1: Information About You. (1) Introduction. Part One of the application contains applicant biographic information that you must verify during the examination. In this part of the examination you must determine that the … Continue reading →

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