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Our Articles on Recent BIA Precedent Decisions

In this post, I will provide a list of recent BIA precedent decisions that we have covered here at myattorneyusa.com with a brief description of the BIA’s holding and a link to our article for each case.

What determines your Legal Fee?

how are legal fee determined

How Can I Be Reinstated to My F-1 Student Visa Status?

steps to take to gain student visa reinstatement with USCIS and your school.

Overview of LGBTI Asylum

Under current U.S. immigration law, LGBTI aliens may seek asylum in the United States.

What is Marriage Fraud according to USCIS?

What is a fake or sham marriage to USCIS? And why this is not a good idea.

What is the next step after an Initial Legal Consultation?

Why you should take the next step to hiring an immigration attorney after your initial legal consultation.

DHS publishes final STEM OPT rules

In this post, I will explain the procedural background that led to the new regulations, differences between the final version of the STEM OPT extension regulations and the final rule, and what may happen next with the pending litigation regarding STEM OPT extensions.

Why Should you Take The Risk and Hire an Immigration Attorney?

Just don't request information at an initial consultation but act on it.

New Rules Regarding Teacher Category of Exchange Visitor Program

The Department of State (DOS) finalized a new rule amending existing regulations governing the Teacher category of the Exchange Visitor Program (J visas). The rule was proposed on May 2, 2013 and finalized on January 29, 2016.

Inadmissibility for Criminal and Related Grounds

Section 212(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality (INA) act lists various grounds for inadmissibility on criminal and related grounds. In limited circumstances, an alien subject to section 212(a)(2) inadmissibly may be eligible for a section 212(h) waiver.

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