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Unaccompanied Minors at the Southwest Border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently released statistics regarding the apprehension of unaccompanied alien children or unaccompanied minors during Fiscal Year 2015. You can find these statistics and other information about the apprehension of unaccompanied minors at www.cbp.gov.

Department of State Releases Refugee Resettlement Fact Sheet

On October 21, 2015, the Department of State (DOS) released a Fact Sheet titled “Refugee Resettlement in the United States.” The Fact Sheet has a few interesting notes and charts that I would like to share with you.

New BIA Decision on the Burden for Determining Mental Competence in Immigration Proceedings Matter of J-S-S-

The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) issued an important decision in Matter of J-S-S- on November 2, 2015. The decision addressed the following question: Who has the formal burden of proof in immigration proceedings to establish whether the alien (respondent) is mentally competent...

Chicago Car Wreck Lawyer - Tips on Choosing Car Insurance

With so many options available, it may be confusing to choose a car insurance policy.

BIA Requests Briefs on Whether False Statements Must be "Material" to Constitute an Aggravated Felony "Involving Deceit"

On November 10, 2015, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) invited interested members of the public to submit an amicus curiae (friend of the court) brief discussing the following question: “In determining whether an offense constitutes an aggravated felony under section 101(a)(43)(M)(i)...

USCIS Offers Benefits to Spouses Children and Parents of Active Members of the US Armed Forces Individuals in the Selected Reserves and Veterans

The Obama Administrative has used executive action to expand the use of parole to assist members of the armed forces, individuals in the reserves, and veterans. Parole is typically used to permit an alien who is outside the United States to enter the United States, but...

Aila Liaison Notes

Today American Immigration Lawyers Association published its Q&A notes on the Liaison meeting with Field Operations Directorate.

St. Louis Auto Accident Claim - Using Video Evidence

Video and pictures can often be used as evidence to support your car accident claim.

Divorce Mediation

Divorce Mediation is a less adversarial, more costly alternative to divorce litigation and should always be considered an option to parties considering divorce.

What Now?

What now? What are the issues that must be considered at the commencement of a divorce case?

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