Immigration

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (CIS) Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) recently adopted a new framework for adjudicating National Interest Waivers. Matter of Dhanasar, 26 I&N Dec. 884 (AAO 2016). In doing so, the AAO indicated that the new framework would better accommodate entrepreneurs and would be a more flexible […]

By AMY CHOZICK NEW HAVEN — Anthony Barroso was 13 and getting ready for school when they came for his father. As soon as Anthony opened the door, he knew the half-dozen men outside were not local police officers. They carried heavy weaponry, and their bulletproof vests read “ICE,” short […]

By Max Bearak HYDERABAD, India — The ritual goes like this: If you’re approaching the god Balaji with an appeal, walk in a circle around the temple 11 times and leave an offering of tulsi leaves at his feet. Should your wish be granted, come back and do it 108 […]

Washington D.C., Dec. 27, 2016 — The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged a California-based attorney with defrauding investors seeking to participate in the EB-5 immigrant investor program, stealing their money to buy a yacht and prop up his other businesses. The SEC alleges that Emilio Francisco raised $72 million […]