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USCIS Expands Information Services Modernization Program

On October 30, 2018, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a news release announcing that it is expanding its Information Services Modernization Program after having begun a pilot of the program in March.

USCIS Sending Corrected Forms I-751 Receipt Notices to Certain Conditional LPRs

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) stated that it began issuing new receipt notices for certain Forms I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions, on October 16, 2018.

DUI Isn’t Just for Drinking: Driving Under the Influence of Legal Drugs

The aim of driving under the influence (DUI) laws is to keep the streets safe. These laws make it illegal to drive if you’re sufficiently under the influence of a substance that you can’t safely do so.

Two Changes to Board of Immigration Appeals Practice Manual

On October 16, 2018, the Execution Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) made two important changes to the Board of Immigration Appeals Practice Manual. In this post, I will discuss the changes.

USCIS Assists in Successful Prosecution for Fraudulently Practicing Immigration Law

On October 19, 2018, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a news alert about its efforts in assisting with the investigation and successful prosecution of an individual for fraudulently practicing immigration law.

Court Judgments: Difficult, But Not the End of the World!

Replying to a collections lawsuit is in your best interest; if you don't, a default judgment can be granted against you almost automatically, bringing with it the threat of wage garnishments, property seizure, and bank levies.

What to do After Being Injured in a Truck Accident

Truck accidents happen every day. People at the wrong place at the wrong time find themselves being struck by a commercial vehicle through no fault of their own. If you find yourself in this situation, what you do afterwards can impact your health and your legal rights.

USCIS Advances Process of Moving Texas Service Center

On October 12, 2018, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that construction has begun on a new home for the USCIS Texas Service Center.

EOIR Swears in 46 New Immigration Judges in Largest Ever Investiture Ceremony

On September 28, 2018, the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) announced that it had completed its largest ever immigration judge investiture, swearing in 46 new members of the immigration bench.

EOIR Opens Conroe Immigration Court

On October 15, 2018, the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) opened the Conroe Immigration Court. The Conroe Immigration Court is a detained-only Immigration Court serving the Houston, Texas, area of operations.

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