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Guestbook Entry for Samik Banerjee, United States
Name
Samik Banerjee
Country
United States
State
NJ
Guestbook Entry for Erfan Mohammed, United States
Name
Erfan Mohammed
Country
United States
State
Oregon
Immigration for Abused Spouse
U.S. citizens (USC) and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) may file immigrant visa petitions with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on behalf of a spouse or child, so that these family members may immigrate to or remain in the United States. Sadly, certain cases exist where U.S. citizens and LPRs misuse their control of this process to abuse their family members. Consequently, most battered immigrants are fearful to report the abuse to the police or other authorities out of fear of losing their immigration benefits.
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Recording of Free Community Conference Call (Every Other Thursday), 17 September 2015
Immigration.com
Green Card
Substantial transcription for video
FAQ: I-485/AOS/AC21 issues in job through future employer - I-485/AOS; Reentry permit; New Priority Date rules; Priority date port and multiple I-485/AOS petitions;
Discussed: H-1B extension using I-140 receipt; cross chargeability; Losing priority date when I-140 revoked; location change on L-1B visa; Porting priority date to a different job; Spouse of green card holder; H-4 EAD extension; Filing I-485 without employer; CSPA; Birth certificate issues; Petty offense exception; H-1B and maternity leave; I-485 through future employer; etc.
Guestbook Entry for Francis King , United States
Name
Francis King
Country
United States
State
VA
Fraud Findings Reversed
We were asked to provide a second opinion on a complicated case where the US consulate had denied a green card based upon a finding that the beneficiary/applicant had committed visa fraud where they had earlier misused a visa. The consulate directed the applicant to file for a waiver (which is quite difficult to obtain). Note that a finding of fraud is a permanent bar from entering the USA.
Status
Green Card Approved after Fraud Finding
Agency
Green Card
Immigration Law
Chicago USCIS Updates – 08/27/09
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed rule on the removal of HIV infection from its list of communicable diseases of public health significance - As of now with respect to the above proposed rule the Chicago Field Office has not received any guidance from HQ. Hence the office will not hold such applications in suspension until further notice.
USCIS Releases Policy Memo On Timeframe to Respond to RFEs on Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver Requests
Please check the attached document to read USCIS memo on timeframe to respond to RFEs on provisional unlawful presence waiver requests.
Guestbook Entry for Vlad, United States
Name
Vlad
Country
United States
State
Colorado
USCIS Publishes Memo On Revocation of VAWA-Based Self-Petitions
This Policy Memorandum (PM) restates the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) revocation policy.
Guestbook Entry for Dilip Jeyram, United States
Name
Dilip Jeyram
Country
United States
State
VA
Centralized Intake Processing of VAWA Self-Petitions and Related Filings at the Nebraska Service Center
Release Date
05/07/2024
Effective April 1, 2024, USCIS centralized the intake process of Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant, and related filings under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) for self-petitioning abused spouses, children, and parents at the Nebraska Service Center.
Guestbook Entry for Namrata Tognatta, United States
Name
Namrata Tognatta
Country
United States
State
PA
Guestbook Entry for K.R.Shankaran, United States
Name
K.R.Shankaran
Country
United States
State
Mississippi
USCIS Issues Policy Guidance on Customer Service and Confidentiality Protections for Certain Naturalized U.S. Citizens
Release Date
06/12/2024
USCIS is issuing guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual that interprets that the confidentiality protections under 8 U.S.C. 1367 end at naturalization, which will allow naturalized U.S. citizens previously protected under 8 U.S.C. 1367 (specifically, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) self-petitioners and those seeking or with approved T and U nonimmigrant status) the ability to fully access e-filing and other customer service tools.
VAWA Reauthorization Bill, S. 47
As stated by The New York Times, the House on Thursday gave final approval to a renewal of the Violence Against Women Act, sending a bipartisan Senate measure to President Obama after a House plan endorsed by conservatives was defeated.
To read more on this news story click here
President Obama Signs the VAWA Bill
Yesterday, President Obama signed a bill that both strengthened and reauthorized the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
For more on this news visit this link
Guestbook Entry for Lokesh Bajaj, United States
Name
Lokesh Bajaj
Country
United States
State
GA
USCIS Assists in Investigation Leading to Conviction of Indian Citizen for Submitting Fraudulent Immigration Application
Release Date
05/05/2025
BURLINGTON, Vt. – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provided valuable assistance to the investigation that led to the conviction of an Indian citizen for submitting a fraudulent immigration application.
Implementation of the Supreme Court Ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)
Statement from Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano:
Next Steps On DOMA And FAQ's From The State Department (DOS)
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STATE
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AUG 13
SUBJECT: NEXT STEPS ON DOMA
GUIDANCE FOR POSTS