Comments for The Immigration Channel | An Insider's Perspective http://theimmigrationchannel.com Observations and commentary on the state of U.S. immigration Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:27:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on Immigration Authorities Play Hardball; Possible Removal for Terror Attack Widow and Criminal Convictions for CBP Officer and Immigration Attorney by Immigration Attorney Blogs about Immigration Reform « Immigration Attorney Blog http://theimmigrationchannel.com/2010/03/23/immigration-authorities-play-hardball-possible-removal-for-terror-attack-widow-and-criminal-convictions-for-cbp-officer-and-immigration-attorney/#comment-18 Immigration Attorney Blogs about Immigration Reform « Immigration Attorney Blog Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:27:19 +0000 http://theimmigrationchannel.com/?p=113#comment-18 [...] people believe you will not have immigration reform unless President Obama is serious about enforcement. However, deportations are up and the [...] [...] people believe you will not have immigration reform unless President Obama is serious about enforcement. However, deportations are up and the [...]

]]> Comment on Immigration Authorities Play Hardball; Possible Removal for Terror Attack Widow and Criminal Convictions for CBP Officer and Immigration Attorney by Brian D. Lerner http://theimmigrationchannel.com/2010/03/23/immigration-authorities-play-hardball-possible-removal-for-terror-attack-widow-and-criminal-convictions-for-cbp-officer-and-immigration-attorney/#comment-17 Brian D. Lerner Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:25:16 +0000 http://theimmigrationchannel.com/?p=113#comment-17 In addition to the above, there have been more deportations during the Obama administration than any prior administration. He is committed to enforcing the immigration laws. However, Immigration Reform is a must as 12 million people who have integrated themselved in our society will not simply disappear. http://www.californiaimmigration.us In addition to the above, there have been more deportations during the Obama administration than any prior administration. He is committed to enforcing the immigration laws. However, Immigration Reform is a must as 12 million people who have integrated themselved in our society will not simply disappear.

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]]> Comment on USCIS releases new G-28 form; havoc ensues as numerous problems become evident by jesus http://theimmigrationchannel.com/2009/10/06/uscis-releases-new-g-28-form-havoc-ensues-as-numerous-problems-become-evident/#comment-13 jesus Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:21:36 +0000 http://theimmigrationchannel.com/?p=74#comment-13 i just have a question whats the pogres time of a g-28 form??? i just have a question whats the pogres time of a g-28 form???

]]> Comment on USCIS releases new G-28 form; havoc ensues as numerous problems become evident by Emma http://theimmigrationchannel.com/2009/10/06/uscis-releases-new-g-28-form-havoc-ensues-as-numerous-problems-become-evident/#comment-11 Emma Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:28:55 +0000 http://theimmigrationchannel.com/?p=74#comment-11 The law student issue is a major one, as so many law schools have immigration clinics that encourage law students to represent clients at immigration court. The law student issue is a major one, as so many law schools have immigration clinics that encourage law students to represent clients at immigration court.

]]> Comment on USCIS releases new G-28 form; havoc ensues as numerous problems become evident by Nation of immigrators - A public policy blog on our dysfunctional immigration system » With the New G-28, Immigration Agency’s Rugged Individualism Defies the Rule of Law http://theimmigrationchannel.com/2009/10/06/uscis-releases-new-g-28-form-havoc-ensues-as-numerous-problems-become-evident/#comment-9 Nation of immigrators - A public policy blog on our dysfunctional immigration system » With the New G-28, Immigration Agency’s Rugged Individualism Defies the Rule of Law Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:36:30 +0000 http://theimmigrationchannel.com/?p=74#comment-9 [...] a recent post by an immigration colleague notes, quite a brouhaha has erupted within the immigration bar and among purveyors of immigration [...] [...] a recent post by an immigration colleague notes, quite a brouhaha has erupted within the immigration bar and among purveyors of immigration [...]

]]> Comment on USCIS releases new G-28 form; havoc ensues as numerous problems become evident by Andrew Wizner http://theimmigrationchannel.com/2009/10/06/uscis-releases-new-g-28-form-havoc-ensues-as-numerous-problems-become-evident/#comment-8 Andrew Wizner Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:01:12 +0000 http://theimmigrationchannel.com/?p=74#comment-8 I also find it interesting that the form instructions clearly limit filing the form G-28 by attorneys admitted to practice in the US. The G-28I is for attorneys represented elsewhere and relates to representation outside the U.S. It would seem to limit the ability of attorneys not admitted to the U.S. to file an I-130, for example, at a CIS service center for a client living outside the U.S. --Andy Wizner I also find it interesting that the form instructions clearly limit filing the form G-28 by attorneys admitted to practice in the US. The G-28I is for attorneys represented elsewhere and relates to representation outside the U.S. It would seem to limit the ability of attorneys not admitted to the U.S. to file an I-130, for example, at a CIS service center for a client living outside the U.S. –Andy Wizner

]]> Comment on USCIS releases new G-28 form; havoc ensues as numerous problems become evident by Vic Goel http://theimmigrationchannel.com/2009/10/06/uscis-releases-new-g-28-form-havoc-ensues-as-numerous-problems-become-evident/#comment-7 Vic Goel Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:35:45 +0000 http://theimmigrationchannel.com/?p=74#comment-7 Robert, thanks for your insightful comments. It's good to hear that the intent behind the change was noble. Clearly, restricting the ability of a "notario" to submit a G-28 and enter an appearance in an immigration matter is a valid and important public policy concern, and I applaud any effort to protect the public from the unauthorized practice of law by anyone who is not licensed as an attorney or otherwise recognized as an accredited representative in immigration matters. At the same time though, that raises another question-- I'm not a UPL expert, but I thought that notarios have never been authorized to enter their appearance in U.S. immmigration matters. So, shouldn't the immigration agencies have been rejecting their G-28s marked "Others," anyway? The old G-28 required anyone marking a G-28 using the "Others" option to provide a full explanation. I'm curious as to what sort of explanations notarios used to sneak by the agency gatekeepers in the past. Incidentally, I've heard that another group that has been affected by the elimination of the "Others" option are law students working under the supervision of immigration law professors. I'm sure a workaround/exception will be developed for this use, but confusion reigns at the moment. Also, going back to the notario issue for a moment -- AILA maintains an excellent compendium of information on how to file a complaint against unauthorized notarios and other "immigration consultants." The AILA web page with state-specific info on filing complaints can be found at http://www.aila.org/content/default.aspx?docid=26749. Robert, thanks for your insightful comments. It’s good to hear that the intent behind the change was noble.

Clearly, restricting the ability of a “notario” to submit a G-28 and enter an appearance in an immigration matter is a valid and important public policy concern, and I applaud any effort to protect the public from the unauthorized practice of law by anyone who is not licensed as an attorney or otherwise recognized as an accredited representative in immigration matters. At the same time though, that raises another question–

I’m not a UPL expert, but I thought that notarios have never been authorized to enter their appearance in U.S. immmigration matters. So, shouldn’t the immigration agencies have been rejecting their G-28s marked “Others,” anyway? The old G-28 required anyone marking a G-28 using the “Others” option to provide a full explanation. I’m curious as to what sort of explanations notarios used to sneak by the agency gatekeepers in the past.

Incidentally, I’ve heard that another group that has been affected by the elimination of the “Others” option are law students working under the supervision of immigration law professors. I’m sure a workaround/exception will be developed for this use, but confusion reigns at the moment.

Also, going back to the notario issue for a moment — AILA maintains an excellent compendium of information on how to file a complaint against unauthorized notarios and other “immigration consultants.” The AILA web page with state-specific info on filing complaints can be found at http://www.aila.org/content/default.aspx?docid=26749.

]]> Comment on USCIS releases new G-28 form; havoc ensues as numerous problems become evident by Robert Divine http://theimmigrationchannel.com/2009/10/06/uscis-releases-new-g-28-form-havoc-ensues-as-numerous-problems-become-evident/#comment-6 Robert Divine Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:33:14 +0000 http://theimmigrationchannel.com/?p=74#comment-6 Vic, the real goal of the new G-28 was to eliminate the "other" box for people who can represent parties. This makes it impossible for a notario to submit a G-28. When combined with the recent statement by EOIR about the very limited circumstances under which a judge may allow in-court "representation" by a "friend" who is not compensated, pursuant to written request and representations each time, you can see that EOIR and USCIS have worked together to try to accomplish something that is very important for the protection of foreign nationals from incompetent notarios. I'm sure you can appreciate that. Best regards, Robert Divine Vic, the real goal of the new G-28 was to eliminate the “other” box for people who can represent parties. This makes it impossible for a notario to submit a G-28. When combined with the recent statement by EOIR about the very limited circumstances under which a judge may allow in-court “representation” by a “friend” who is not compensated, pursuant to written request and representations each time, you can see that EOIR and USCIS have worked together to try to accomplish something that is very important for the protection of foreign nationals from incompetent notarios. I’m sure you can appreciate that.

Best regards,
Robert Divine

]]> Comment on USCIS releases new G-28 form; havoc ensues as numerous problems become evident by Michael http://theimmigrationchannel.com/2009/10/06/uscis-releases-new-g-28-form-havoc-ensues-as-numerous-problems-become-evident/#comment-5 Michael Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:08:11 +0000 http://theimmigrationchannel.com/?p=74#comment-5 Also, no box to check for DOS, NVC, etc. So it will be interesting on how we will represent clients for consular processing, as we are asked by posts or NVC if we have submitted a G-28. Also, no box to check for DOS, NVC, etc. So it will be interesting on how we will represent clients for consular processing, as we are asked by posts or NVC if we have submitted a G-28.

]]> Comment on BusinessWeek takes aim at crooked H-1B employers; lives with collateral damage by kyledeb http://theimmigrationchannel.com/2009/10/04/businessweek-takes-aim-at-crooked-h-1b-employers-but-doesnt-worry-about-collateral-damage/#comment-3 kyledeb Tue, 06 Oct 2009 03:52:01 +0000 http://theimmigrationchannel.com/?p=28#comment-3 Good to see another immigration blog started up. Email me at kyle at citizenorange dot com if you're interested in getting connected to other blogs. Good to see another immigration blog started up. Email me at kyle at citizenorange dot com if you’re interested in getting connected to other blogs.

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