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

Keyser Law Firm Opens Office in Stillwater, Minnesota
Earlier this year, we expanded our criminal defense practice to include immigration law. Now with a physical expansion – the opening of a second location – we are able to better serve the people of Minnesota with a location that will be more convenient to a portion of our client base. See the original press release here.
The new office will open December 1st and is located at:

While smart phone apps continually make our lives easier, they can also wreak havoc when used at the wrong place and time. Just as bad as texting while driving, so it is with “apping” while driving – dangerous! That said, below is a gallery of smart phone apps that are double danger; apps that should never be used while driving, as well as, apps that quite simply make the world a worse place.
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by Katie DeGrio Channing
Being removed or deported from the United States can be a scary event for individuals and their family. In some cases however, there is an opportunity for an individual to apply for a waiver of the removal order and return to the United States. Consulting with a Minnesota immigration attorney before making any final decisions regarding your case is highly recommended.
The Law
Sections 212(a)(9)(A)(i) and (ii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act

040531-N-4936C-092New York City, N.Y. (May 31, 2004) – Sailors, Marines and military veterans hold a large American flag during the playing of taps at a Memorial Day Commemoration on the deck of the decommissioned aircraft carrier and aviation museum USS Intrepid during the 17th Annual Fleet Week on May 31, 2004. Over 4,000 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen on 12 ships are participating in this year’s event from May 26 to June 2. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 3rd Class
Do you have a criminal case in the city of Woodbury, Minnesota? Were you recently arrested and detained or questioned by the Woodbury Police Department? Keyser Law Firm has experienced Woodbury and Washington County criminal defense attorneys to zealously represent any criminal charges. Our experience with all criminal cases includes dismissals, reduced charges and resolutions keeping our clients’ records clean.
Woodbury Minnesota Criminal Defense Law Firm
Keyser Law Firm has aggressively and successfully defended criminal charges in Minnesota
Domestic Assault vs. “Regular” Assault in Minnesota
Domestic Assault is generally defined as either “an act intended to cause fear of immediate bodily harm or death” or “an attempt or actual infliction of bodily harm upon another.” You can read the actual domestic assault statute here (Minn. Stat. §609.2242).
Example of Assault: A husband and wife argue in their home. The husband becomes upset and raises his closed fist at his wife but does not actually