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August 2017 Visa Bulletin

On July 11, 2017, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the August 2017 Visa Bulletin. The monthly Visa Bulletin contains final action dates and filing dates for the family-sponsored and employment-based immigrant visa preference categories.

President Trump States That He Would Stick With List of Potential Nominees for Future SCOTUS Vacancy

President Donald Trump told the Washington Times in an interview that in the event another Supreme Court seat opens, he would pick a nominee from his campaign list of potential nominees.

DHS Announces Creation of VOICE Office

On April 26, 2017, the Department of Homeland Security announced the launching of a new office for victims of crimes committed by criminal aliens. In this post, I analyze the announcement of the VOICE office and explain its purpose and limitations.

Latino Immigration in Nevada is Not What It Appears

The White House ban on travel from seven predominantly Muslim nations has temporarily taken attention away from Latino immigrants to America.

DHS OIG and USCIS Issue Scam Alerts

On April 26, 2017, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released an important alert titled "Scam Alert: DHS OIG Hotline Telephone Number Used in Scam to Obtain Personal Information."

USCIS Assists in Investigation Leading to Conviction in Large Marriage Fraud Scheme

On April 25, 2017, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released an interesting news post titled "USCIS Assists in Investigation Leading to Conviction of Imposter Attorney in Marriage Fraud Scheme."

Know Your Rights During Immigration Raid

Know Your Rights During Immigration Raid.

Immigration Red Cards

At all times, carry a red card to exercise your right to remain silent in case you are stopped or interrogated by ICE or police officers.

July 2017 Visa Bulletin

In this article, we will reproduce the relevant charts for family-sponsored and employment-based beneficiaries of approved immigrant visa petitions who are waiting to file for adjustment of status. This post will also include news and notes from the DOS's July 2017 Visa Bulletin.

How to Obtain Waiver for Certain Criminal Grounds for Inadmissibility

An immigrant visa and certain non-immigrant visas may be denied due to certain criminal grounds of inadmissibility. In some cases, the applicant can request for a waiver so a visa can be issued despite that ground

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