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Starting March 4, 2013, certain immigrants can apply for a provisional waiver of inadmissibility (to forgive illegal or unlawful entry into the United States) before they must depart the United States to appear at the Consulate or Embassy in their home country to obatin an immigrant visa.

The goal of the provisional waiver to keep families together by shortening the length of time the applicant has to return to his or her home country.

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Recent Statistics Show Steady Immigrant Flow for Minnesota

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Immigration

Minnesota has always been an area that has thrived on the contributions of immigrants. Immigrant-owned businesses in Minnesota employ approximately 21,000 workers and generate sales and receipts to the tune of $2.2 billion. Concordia University economist, Bruce Corrie, has calculated that in Minnesota, Asian-Americans and Latinos have accounted for approximately $7 billion in purchases annually. Along with the economic benefits from immigrants, there are also immense cultural benefits that add to the rich diversity of the communities within Minnesota.

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Navigating the Legal Thicket of the New Immigration Program

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Immigration

On August 15, 2012, the Department of Homeland Security opened up the application process for the “Deferred Deportation for Childhood Arrivals” program. This policy stems from the recent policies of the Obama Administration attempting to assist illegal immigrants who came to the U.S. as young children. Essentially, the program offers a temporary reprieve from deportation to their home country in the form of a 2-year work visa for those who are under the age of 31. These individuals must also

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Deferred Action: Common Questions and Answers

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Immigration

Is there now a way for undocumented kids in the U.S. to get some kind of status?

It is not exactly legal status but rather a manner in which they will not be deported and will be permitted to legally stay here, go to school and work. Over the past 3 years, the Obama Administration has tried to reform the immigration enforcement system into one that focuses on public safety, border security and the integrity of the immigration system. As

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USCIS Makes Changes to Filing of Form I-601, Waiver of Inadmissibility

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Immigration

Form I-601 Waivers of Inadmissibility

On June 4, 2012, the first of two major changes was implemented regarding the Filing of Form I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility.

Applicants who apply for an immigrant visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate and who are subject to ground(s) of inadmissibility must now submit their Form I-601 waiver applications to a U.S. based lockbox facility instead of filing the Form I-601 at an international office.

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DREAM ACT 2012: Deferred Action for Certain Undocumented Aliens

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Immigration

On June 15, 2012, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano issued a memorandum regarding exercising prosecutorial discretion with respect to individuals who came to the United States as children.

The memorandum directs DHS component agencies such as Customs and Border Patrol (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to exercise prosecutorial discretion, on an individual basis, by deferring action for individuals who meet the following criteria:

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New Rule Changes to Form I-601 Will Unify Families Faster

Published By: Chris Keyser

Category: Immigration

On January 6, 2012, the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Service (USCIS) announced a proposed change to the waiver of inadmissiblity, Form I-601, which is normally filed after an immigrant has departed the United States. The proposed change will instead allow the immigrant to apply for this waiver before departing the United States. The proposed change is aimed to help immediate relatives (spouses and children of U.S. citizens) avoid long processing delays in their home countries, thereby reuniting families sooner. The

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