Immigration Blog

Matter of Vella, 27 I&N Dec. 138 (BIA 2017): Limitations on Eligibility for 212(h) Waiver

In Matter of Vella, the held that the 212(h) waiver bar “previously … admitted for permanent residence” applies to all previous admissions for permanent residence.

FY 2020 H1B Cap Season To Begin With Changes

The USCIS provided guidance on how it will handle the FY 2019 H1B Cap Season, including about H1B premium processing and H1B cap selection.

Form I-129s Without Petitioner’s or Applicant’s Name and Primary U.S. Office Address Will be Rejected

Not filling out the Form I-129 Part 1 which requires petitioner or applicant address information will now lead to Form I-129 rejection by the USCIS.

Attorney General to Review Effect of Conviction Vacaturs/Modification on Immigration Proceedings

Attorney General Barr referred two Board of Immigration Appeals decisions to himself for review in Matter of Thomas and Thompson.

Dababneh v. Gonzales, 471 F.3d 806 (7th Cir. 2006): Sufficiency of NTA and NOH For Jurisdiction and Stop-Time Purposes

In Matter of Bermudez-Cota, the BIA cited favorably to the Seventh Circuit decision on valid notices to appear and notices of hearing in Dababneh v. Gonzales.

Matter of A-B-, 27 I&N Dec. 247 (A.G. 2018): AG Retains Briefing Request on Particular Social Group Issue

In the second Matter of A-B-, Attorney General Sessions left in place his question regarding particular social groups for briefing by the parties.

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