AI in immigration law has been a topic of discussion among immigration attorneys recently. The recent surge of the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) technology is generating mixed reactions among… CONTINUE
“Arriving Alien” Info & Questions
The terms “arriving alien” or “alien” are somewhat controversial and politically fueled verbiage. However, these terms are considered legal terminology in the United States Code of Federal Regulations. However, aliens… CONTINUE
When is a NTA Not a Notice to Appear?
BIA Holds That Where A Notice To Appear Fails To Specify The Time Or Place Of A Respondent’s Initial Removal Hearing, The Subsequent Service Of A Notice Of Hearing Specifying… CONTINUE
Can a Lawful Permanent Resident be Removed Because of a Schedule I or II Controlled Substance Conviction?
BIA Holds That §58-37-8(2)(a)(i) Of The Utah Code, Which Criminalizes Possession Or Use Of A Controlled Substance, Is Divisible With Respect To The Identity Of The Specific “Controlled Substance” Involved… CONTINUE
Reviewing the Concept of Persecution for Asylum
Acting Attorney General Holds That Matter Of A-B-, 27 I&N Dec. 316 (A.G. 2018), Did Not Alter The Existing Standard For Determining Whether A Government Is “Unwilling Or Unable” To… CONTINUE
E-3 Work Visa for Australians
What is E-3 Work Visa Status E-3 work visa status is a treaty-based nonimmigrant work authorized status reserved exclusively for nationals of Australia who seek professional employment in the United… CONTINUE
Determining Fraudulent Documents by Immigration Judge
BIA Holds That An Immigration Judge May Find A Document To Be Fraudulent Without Forensic Analysis Or Other Expert Testimony Where The Document Contains Obvious Defects Or Readily Identifiable Hallmarks… CONTINUE
What is the Difference Between an E-1 and E-2 Visa?
E-1 “Treaty Traders” and E-2 “Treaty Investors” are nonimmigrant visa classifications that as the name implies are treaty-based and carry specific requirements to qualify. In sum, the foreign national seeking… CONTINUE
BIA Holds That The Risk Of Harm To A Child….
BIA Holds That The Risk Of Harm To A Child Required To Obtain A Conviction For Child Neglect In The Second Degree Under §163.54(1) Of the Oregon Revised Statutes Is… CONTINUE
BIA Holds That Expert Testimony is Evidence, But Only…
BIA Holds That Expert Testimony is Evidence, But Only An Immigration Judge Makes Factual Findings. When The Immigration Judge Makes A Factual Finding That Is Not Consistent With An Expert’s… CONTINUE
