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COUNTERPOINT: ETHICALLY HANDLING CONFLICTS BETWEEN TWO CLIENTS THROUGH THE “GOLDEN MEAN”

October 4, 2007/0 Comments/in 2007, News & Articles/by Cyrus Mehta

In the event of a conflict between two parties represented simultaneously by one attorney in a single matter, the attorney is generally required to withdraw from the representation of both clients. Reproduced is an article published in 12 Bender’s Immigr. Bull. 1147 (Aug. 15, 2007) – COUNTERPOINT: ETHICALLY HANDLING CONFLICTS BETWEEN TWO CLIENTS THROUGH THE […]

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October 2007 Immigration Update

October 1, 2007/0 Comments/in 2007, News & Articles/by Cyrus Mehta

Headlines: 1. U.S. Adds Photo Verification, Sues Illinois on Verification Ban; Towns Rethink Anti-Illegal Laws – The photo tool will be available when a new employee presents an EAD or green card to complete the I-9. 2. USCIS Announces New Naturalization Test – The revised test emphasizes fundamental concepts of American democracy, U.S. history, and […]

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URGE CONGRESS TO PASS SMALLER IMMIGRATION MEASURES EVEN THOUGH COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM COLLAPSED

September 21, 2007/0 Comments/in 2007, News & Articles/by Cyrus Mehta

by Cyrus D. Mehta * Although comprehensive immigration reform went down in flames earlier in the summer of 2007, there is hope that smaller measures could get passed in Congress. On September 20, 2007, Senator Durbin offered an amendment to the military authorization bill (H.R. 1585), which would introduce the DREAM Act (S.A. 2919). This […]

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BIA AND SECOND CIRCUIT ON GRANDFATHERING UNDER SECTION 245(i) AND IMPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT-BASED CASES

September 14, 2007/0 Comments/in 2007, News & Articles/by Cyrus Mehta

by Cristina Velez* Recent decisions from the Board of Immigration Appeals and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit raise new questions on an “old” issue: when an immigrant visa petition or labor certification filed on one’s behalf prior to April 30, 2001 was “approvable when filed” and therefore permits one to adjust his […]

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IN VITRO FERTILIZATION, SURROGATE MOTHERHOOD AND CITIZENSHIP

September 7, 2007/0 Comments/in 2007, News & Articles/by Cyrus Mehta

by Cyrus D. Mehta * Interesting issues arise under US immigration and nationality law when a child is born through in vitro fertilization (IVF). According to Wikipedia, IVF is a technique in which the egg cells are fertilized by sperm outside the woman’s womb. The process involves hormonally controlling the ovulatory process, removing ova from […]

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September 2007 Immigration Update

September 1, 2007/0 Comments/in 2007, News & Articles/by Cyrus Mehta

Headlines: 1. DHS Issues Final Rule on Employer ‘No-Match’ Obligations; Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order Until October 1 – The amended regulation describes the legal obligations of employers relating to the unlawful hiring or continued employment of unauthorized workers. 2. Tips on Verification Compliance – Prudent employers should follow these steps to confirm that their […]

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UPDATES ON CASE LAW REGARDING ТPORTABILITYУ UNDER INA ¤ 204(j) AND THE ONE-YEAR DEADLINE FOR FILING AN ASYLUM CLAIM

August 25, 2007/0 Comments/in 2007, News & Articles/by Cyrus Mehta

by Adam Ketcher* This firm regularly posts articles that highlight and explain administrative and judicial decisions that affect the immigration status or pending applications of our clients. Two such matters that are of primary significance to our clients are job “portability” under section 204(j) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (“INA”), and the one-year filing […]

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EMPLOYMENT-BASED VISA AVAILABILITY IN September AND October 2007

August 17, 2007/0 Comments/in 2007, News & Articles/by Cyrus Mehta

by Cyrus D. Mehta * After the July 2007 visa bulletin fiasco (See July 2007 VISA BULLETIN FIASCO: A POST-MORTEM), the Department of State has announced in its September 2007 bulletin that there will be limited visa availability in several of the Employment-Based Preferences. The current August 2007 Visa Bulletin shows no visa availability in […]

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EMERGING ISSUES IN DUAL REPRESENTATION AND UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF LAW

August 10, 2007/0 Comments/in 2007, News & Articles/by Cyrus Mehta

by Cyrus D. Mehta * This outline addresses emerging issues in two important areas affecting immigration practice: Dual Representation and Unauthorized Practice of Law. Although the two areas are unrelated, they are both very relevant to immigration practitioners, who may be interested in keeping abreast with recent developments. A. DUAL REPRESENTATION The practice of immigration […]

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August 2007 Immigration Update

August 3, 2007/0 Comments/in 2007, News & Articles/by Cyrus Mehta

Headlines: 1. DOS, USCIS Reverse Policies, Release Guidance in Response to July Visa Number Debacle – The Department of State and USCIS reversed course to resolve the dilemma of tens of thousands of skilled workers who were left out in the cold by the State Department’s sudden announcement on July 2 that there would be […]

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CONVERSATION WITH AN ФOUT OF STATUSХ ALIEN

July 27, 2007/0 Comments/in 2007, News & Articles/by Cyrus Mehta

by Cyrus D. Mehta* Alien: Am I being called an “alien” because I am out of status? Attorney: No. All non-citizens are called aliens. Even green card holders. Alien: My tourist visa is for 10 years. Why am I still out of status? Attorney: Your status is governed by the date on your I-94 card. […]

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July 2007 VISA BULLETIN FIASCO: A POST-MORTEM

July 20, 2007/0 Comments/in 2007, News & Articles/by Cyrus Mehta

by Cyrus D. Mehta* The government’s sensible resolution of the July 2007 Visa Bulletin fiasco was met with jubilation from potential adjustment of status applicants who were earlier thwarted from filing. The August 2007 bulletin announced that the July 2007 Employment-based preferences, except for the Other Worker category, would again be current, and DHS further […]

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July 2007 VISA BULLETIN CURRENT AGAIN

July 17, 2007/0 Comments/in 2007, News & Articles/by Cyrus Mehta

In a startling reversal of its earlier announcement, the State Department, in its August 2007 Visa Bulletin,announcedthat “Visa Bulletin #107 (dated June 12) should be relied upon as the current July Visa Bulletin for the purpose of determining Employment visa number availability, and that Visa Bulletin #108 (dated July 2) is hereby withdrawn.” Insofar as […]

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DOL RULE AGAINST SUBSTITUTIONS TAKES EFFECT ON July 16, 2007

July 13, 2007/0 Comments/in 2007, News & Articles/by Cyrus Mehta

by Cyrus D. Mehta* The Department of Labor’s (DOL) final rule to “enhance program integrity and reduce the incentives and opportunities for fraud and abuse related to the permanent employment of aliens in the United States” takes effect on July 16, 2007. See 72 Fed. Reg. 27,903-27,947 (May 17, 2007). The provisions apply to permanent […]

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July 2007 Immigration Update

July 5, 2007/0 Comments/in 2007, News & Articles/by Cyrus Mehta

Headlines: 1. Immigration Reform Bill Dies in Senate – On a procedural vote, the Senate killed the bipartisan bill on comprehensive immigration reform that has been the subject of much debate and controversy and that had the support of President Bush. 2. DOS Suddenly Announces No More Employment-Based Visa Numbers – In a stunning policy […]

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ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS FILING ADVISORY

June 29, 2007/0 Comments/in 2007, News & Articles/by Cyrus Mehta

On July 1, 2007, the Visa Numbers in the Employment-based Second and Third Preferences will become current. The USCIS Service Centers in Nebraska and Texas will be deluged with Adjustment of Status (Form I-485) applications. This advisory is in continuation of July 2007 VISA BULLETIN – “CURRENT.” An update on AILA Infonet expresses concern that […]

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UPDATES FROM THE AMERICAN IMMIGRATION LAWYERХS ASSOCIATION (AILA) CONFERENCE IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA

June 25, 2007/0 Comments/in 2007, News & Articles/by Cyrus Mehta

by Elizabeth T. Reichard* Representatives from our firm recently participated in the AILA Annual Conference on Immigration Law in Orlando Florida from June 13 – 16, 2007. The following provides updates on some of the “hot topics” addressed at the Conference. 1. Legislation Update While the Comprehensive Immigration Law Reform Bill was removed from the […]

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July 2007 VISA BULLETIN – “CURRENT”

June 16, 2007/0 Comments/in 2007, News & Articles/by Cyrus Mehta

by Mazal Gavrielov* “Current,” may be a regular word to some, but to thousands of foreign nationals the word holds significant meaning. It means that they are finally permitted to apply for adjustment of status in the United States. Applications can be submitted as of July 1, 2007 and through July 31, 2007. > The […]

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IS IT MANDATORY TO DETAIN AN AGGRAVATED FELON?

June 10, 2007/0 Comments/in 2007, News & Articles/by Cyrus Mehta

by Cyrus D. Mehta,* Elizabeth T. Reichard** and Adam Ketcher*** Matt and his buddies are members of Delta Tau Delta at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. During the fall semester, these fraternity boys came up with a “brilliant” plan to take a road trip to Windsor, Ontario. I mean, what could be more […]

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June 2007 Immigration Update

June 1, 2007/0 Comments/in 2007, News & Articles/by Cyrus Mehta

Headlines: 1. Immigration Reform Bill Passes ‘Test’ Vote in Senate – The Senate’s bipartisan bill on comprehensive immigration reform has passed a “test” vote; formal debate has begun. 2. DOL Publishes Final Labor Certification Rule, Prohibits Substitutions; USCIS Terminates Premium Processing for I-140s Requesting Substitutions – The regulation’s provisions apply to permanent labor certification applications […]

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