November 2024 PERM Tip #1: Reminder: The DOL Address that must be given in the Notice of Filing (NOF) changed in 2021 BIB Daily presents bimonthly PERM practice tips from Ron Wada , member of the Editorial...
OFLC, Nov. 1, 2024 "The Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) is making this public service announcement to alert employers and other interested stakeholders the legacy Permanent Online System...
Matter of Khan, 28 I&N Dec. 850 (BIA 2024) Interim Decision #4081, Nov. 1, 2024 (1) When the government must prove the elements of a sentencing enhancement beyond a reasonable doubt, those additional...
Farhane v. US "Over a decade ago, the Supreme Court ruled that the Sixth Amendment requires criminal defense counsel to advise her client whether a guilty plea carries a risk of deportation. Today...
OFLC, Oct. 29, 2024 "Pursuant to 20 CFR 655.154(d), the Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) Administrator announces the annual determination of labor supply states (LSS). LSS are additional...
Turcios-Flores v. Garland
"Under the correct analysis, the record here compels a conclusion that Honduran rural landownership in this case is a common fundamental characteristic because Turcios-Flores should not be required to change this aspect of her identity to avoid persecution given the demonstrated importance of landownership to her. Therefore, we remand to the Board for further explanation of whether this group meets the social distinction and particularity requirements as well as the remaining asylum considerations."
[Hats off to Justin S. Fowles and Samuel W. Wardle!]