Immigration Law

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USCIS Set to Close Overseas Offices, Jeopardizing US Military Families
Posted on 12 Mar 2019 by Daniel M. Kowalski

Miriam Jordan, New York Times, Mar. 12, 2019 "The Trump administration is preparing to shutter many of its immigration operations abroad, cutting back on a key support system for those applying overseas to relocate to the United States. The director... Read More

Colorado's Rural Schools Use International Teachers To Fill The Gaps
Posted on 1 Oct 2015 by Daniel M. Kowalski

"Bethune, Colorado, has a population of about 237. It’s 45 miles from the nearest Walmart -- and that’s in Goodland, Kansas. Hop onto Interstate 70, head west for an hour or so and you can get to Limon, Colorado. It's even farther... Read More

Q&A from AILA/USCIS International Operations Nov. 9, 2016 Meeting
Posted on 10 Jan 2017 by Daniel M. Kowalski

USCIS, Nov. 9, 2016 - "On November 9, 2016, the USCIS International Operations Division hosted an engagement with AILA representatives. USCIS discussed issues related to operations and various services, including I-130s, Transportation Letters, Adoptions... Read More

Q&A from USCIS International Operations Liaison Meeting with AILA, April 9, 2014
Posted on 5 May 2014 by Daniel M. Kowalski

"On April 9, 2014 USCIS International Operations (IO) Division hosted an engagement with AILA representatives. IO addressed questions related to IO operations, I-601 waivers, biometrics, international adoptions and I-130 filings among several other... Read More

OCAHO Reduces I-9 Fine from $89K to $36K - USA v. International Packaging
Posted on 8 Dec 2016 by Daniel M. Kowalski

OCAHO, Dec. 6, 2016 - "[T]he government proposed a total civil monetary penalty of $88,825.00 for the ninety-five violations alleged in the complaint. ... I find that in the exercise of discretion, the proposed penalty in this case should be reduced... Read More

Q&A from USCIS Intl. Ops. / AILA Feb. 15, 2017 Meeting
Posted on 30 Mar 2017 by Daniel M. Kowalski

Questions and Answers, USCIS International Operations – American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Meeting, February 15, 2017 - "On February 15, 2017, the USCIS International Operations Division representatives from the Mexico City and... Read More