Immigration Attorney Blog

AILA Memorandum to USCIS Interprets L-1B “Specialized Knowledge”

Brian D. Lerner — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:52:19 +0000

A 1/24/12 memo from AILA to USCIS reviews the history of L-1B specialized knowledge and highlights the IMMACT 90 changes to multinational businesses and intracompany transferees, exposing the serious flaws in the AAO’s current approach. Special thanks to the L-1 Task Force.

Tagged: Atty.Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Attorney, Knowledge, L-1B, Special, Specialized

BALCA Vacates Denial Notwithstanding Incomplete ETA 9089

Brian D. Lerner — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:46:26 +0000

BALCA held that although the employer failed to include the alien’s relevant employment history on the ETA 9089, documentation confirming the employment was sent with the audit response and should have been considered by the CO.

Tagged: Atty.Brian D. Lerner, BALCA, denial, Immigration Attorney, Incomplete, vacate

CA1 Rejects Gang-Related Withholding Claim

Brian D. Lerner — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:40:29 +0000

The court found that the petitioner, who argued he was a target of gang recruitment and a returnee to El Salvador who would be perceived as wealthy, did not establish membership in a particular social group.

Tagged: Atty.Brian D. Lerner, CA1, Claim, Gang, Immigration Attorney, Reject, Withhold

Practice Pointer: Prosecutorial Discretion & LGBT Families

Brian D. Lerner — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:37:02 +0000

Liaison practice pointer offering information on prosecutorial discretion, a background on DOMA, and suggestions for how to protect an LGBT client. Special thanks to Victoria Neilson and the LGBT Working Group.

Tagged: Atty.Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Attorney, LGBT, Pointer, Prosecutorial

Fundamentals of H-1B Law and Procedure Seminar Recording

Brian D. Lerner — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:27:10 +0000

This AILA Seminar recording is available for purchase. This seminar provided an overview of the substantive law regarding the “workhorse” H-1B work visa, as well as the administrative procedures for seeking this status for foreign professionals

Tagged: Atty.Brian D. Lerner, H-1B, Immigration Attorney, Recording, Seminar

CRS Report on In-State Tuition for Unauthorized Alien Students

Brian D. Lerner — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:06:49 +0000

A 12/22/11 Congressional Research Service (CRS) report providing a legal overview of cases involving immigrant access to higher education, as well as an analysis of the legality of state laws that make in-state tuition rates available to illegal aliens.

Tagged: Alien Students, Atty.Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Attorney, Unauthorized

EB-5 Conference

Brian D. Lerner — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:44:57 +0000

April 20-21, 2012
Atlantis
Paradise Island, Bahamas

Tagged: April, Atty.Brian D. Lerner, Conference, EB-5, Immigration Attorney

DOS J-1 Waiver Review Liaison Assistance

Brian D. Lerner — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:03:28 +0000

Process and guidelines for seeking liaison assistance with respect to 212(e) waivers at the DOS J-1 Waiver Branch.

Tagged: Assistance, Atty.Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Attorney, J-1, Liaison, Review, waiver

AILA/CBP Liaison Practice Pointer: Mexican TN Admissions

Brian D. Lerner — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:02:02 +0000

AILA/CBP Liaison Committee offers a practice pointer on determining the appropriate period for admission on a TN for a Mexican citizen.

Tagged: Admissions, AILA Liaison, Atty.Brian D. Lerner, CBP Liaison, Immigration Attorney, Mexican

DOJ Releases ‘Know Your Rights’ Document About E-Verify Program

Brian D. Lerner — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:00:27 +0000

Department of Justice Office of Special Counsel releases ‘Know Your Rights’ Document outlining the legal rights of employees under the E-Verify employment verification program.

Tagged: Atty.Brian D. Lerner, CA6, Document, E-Verify, Immigration Attorney, Know Your Rights