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FGM Among South Asians 1000 1019 Taiyyeba Safri Skomra
  • Taiyyeba Safri Skomra

FGM Among South Asians

Originally published on ILW.com. On January 17, 2017, the Department of Homeland Security released its Outreach Strategy on female genital mutilation or cutting (“FGM”). It identifies target geographic outreach areas in the U.S. based on the location of immigrant families originating from the top 10 countries where FGM is practiced (exclusively African and Middle Eastern…

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BIA Issues New Decision On Definition Of Conviction 1737 905 Amy Lenhert
  • Amy Lenhert

BIA Issues New Decision On Definition Of Conviction

Many of our clients come to us with convictions that have been dismissed or expunged by the criminal courts, and are shocked to learn that they are still considered convicted under our immigration laws.  Under a new decision, U.S. citizens who file visa petitions on behalf of a non-citizen relative will now be in for…

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New Rules Regarding Employment Authorization To Go Into Effect January 17, 2017 2000 1994 Amy Lenhert
  • Amy Lenhert

New Rules Regarding Employment Authorization To Go Into Effect January 17, 2017

On November 18, 2016, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published long-awaited regulations regarding employment-based immigrant and non-immigrant visa programs.  But, even if you are applying for a green card based on your marriage, or you are in removal proceedings applying for relief from an Immigration Judge, the new rules contain some important provisions that…

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Board of Immigration Appeals Finds That California Perjury is an Aggravated Felony 1000 871 Amy Lenhert
  • Amy Lenhert

Board of Immigration Appeals Finds That California Perjury is an Aggravated Felony

Criminal convictions can carry severe immigration consequences, even where a person has lived in the United States for decades and has strong family ties.  If you are facing criminal charges, or have a conviction in your record, it is critical to consult with an experienced immigration attorney who can advise you of the possible consequences.…

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Senators Propose Legislation To Protect Dreamers 200 317 Amy Lenhert
  • Amy Lenhert

Senators Propose Legislation To Protect Dreamers

The election of Donald J. Trump has raised serious concerns among immigrants in the United States.  Given his many hardline proclamations throughout his campaign, immigrants and their advocates are attempting to plan for the significant and perhaps unpleasant changes that may lie ahead. One likely target of the Trump administration will be the Deferred Action…

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SGG Celebrates Pro Bono Win 949 942 Andrew Grzegorek

SGG Celebrates Pro Bono Win

SGG’s pro bono team continues to impact struggling families in our communities. In one such case, our firm initially worked on the naturalization application of an elderly gentleman.  After he became a U.S. citizen, SGG helped him bring to the United States his wife and youngest child, from whom he had been separated for decades.…

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USCIS Fees To Increase December 23rd 1920 1280 Amy Lenhert
  • Amy Lenhert

USCIS Fees To Increase December 23rd

Just in time for the holidays… The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is set to raise the filing fees for various applications. Overall, filing fees will increase by an average of 21 percent. Some increases are modest.  For example, the cost of applying for an employment authorization document will increase by $30, from $380…

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