One of the things I like about being an immigration lawyer is that I get a chance to make a difference in other people’s lives. It sounds corny, but there is great satisfaction in knowing that you helped another human being achieve their dreams. I am always happy to hear from old clients, if only […]
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Naturalization Applicants May Have Their Case Decided by Federal Court
October 14th, 2009 
Max Nuyen Bustamante v. Napolitano (2nd Cir. 2009) Applying for naturalization is one of the last steps an immigrant to the United States may take before he completes his journey of becoming a U.S. citizen. After he becomes a naturalized U.S. citizen, he is free from the jurisdiction of USCIS. No more applying for green card extensions […]
Posted in Citizenship 
Tags: Bustamante v. Napolitano, Citizenship, naturalization, USC Sec. 1447(b), USCIS 
Comments Off on Naturalization Applicants May Have Their Case Decided by Federal CourtUSCIS Unveils New Website Design
September 24th, 2009 Max Nuyen On Tuesday, DHS Secretary Napolitano unveiled a redesigned USCIS website. I think the site does look better and is easier to navigate. The changes are not just cosmetic, though, because the site now includes tools and apps which allows you to track the status of your citizenship application, update your immigration records, and access forms. There is also a Spanish language version of the site. One […]
Posted in Business Related, Citizenship, Family Based, Uncategorized Tags: immigration, immigration forms, Napolitano, pending applications, USCIS, website Comments Off on USCIS Unveils New Website DesignUSCIS Changes Procedures for Adjudicating I-751 Applications Where a Divorce is Pending but not Finalized
September 21st, 2009 Max Nuyen USCIS Acting Associate Direct Donald Neufeld issued a memorandum which offers guidance to field offices on how to process certain I-751 applications to remove conditions. The I-751 presents a difficult situation for couples who married in good faith but are separated or undergoing divorce proceedings prior to the filing of the I-751. The form only […]
Posted in Family Based Tags: adjudication, divorce, family based, I-751, joint filing, permanent residence, USCIS 13 Comments »