In an unpublished decision dated Dec. 4, 2023 a panel of the Ninth Circuit remanded for a new hearing. The facts are stunning...unless you practice immigration law: "Because Lead Petitioner credibly...
This document is scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on 12/07/2023 "The Department of State (“Department”) is amending its regulation governing immigrant visas by removing...
On July 10, 2023, a Fifth Circuit panel dismissed Mr. Argueta-Hernandez' petition for review for lack of jurisdiction, 73 F.4th 300. On Dec. 5, 2023 the panel (Higginbotham, Graves, and Douglas)...
Here is a look back at what I posted to this blog on Dec. 5, 2006 .
Matter of M-R-M-S-, 28 I&N Dec. 757 (BIA 2023) - If a persecutor is targeting members of a certain family as a means of achieving some other ultimate goal unrelated to the protected ground, family...
USAJOBS - Senior Advisor (Immigration)
"This assignment is a 6 month non-reimbursable assignment and option to extend additional 180 days.
This position is located in the Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CISOMB). Serves as a subject matter expert on immigration benefits laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Contributes to the formulation and drafting of recommendations regarding USCIS regulations, policies, program, and procedures as they pertain to humanitarian immigration benefits.
Responsibilities
Provides advice and counsel to the Ombudsman, Deputy Director, Chief of Policy, as well as Immigration Law Analysts concerning immigration matters and presents abstract, complex and sensitive information in a cogent and concise manner.Serves as a liaison with other Federal agencies, community-based organizations, law schools, public policy institutes, the general public, and Congress.Consults with management and staff to identify systemic issues and make recommendations to resolve actual and emerging problems.Responds to complex customer requests pertaining to immigration issues with individualized attention.Drafts and serves as an editor of recommendations, issue papers, and reports on immigration benefits issues."