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March 3, 2015

VISA BULLETIN FOR MARCH 2015

LAW OFFICES OF NORKA M. SCHELL, LLC

11 Broadway, Suite 615
New York, NY 10004
Tel. (212)564-1589 / (973)621-9300



The following is a summary of the Department of State Visa Bulletin for immigrant numbers in March 2015.


FAMILY-SPONSORED PREFERENCES MARCH 2015

Family-SponsoredAll Chargeability Areas Except Those ListedCHINA-mainland bornINDIAMEXICOPHILIPPINES
F101AUG0701AUG07 01AUG0722OCT9401FEB05
F2A22JUN1322JUN1322JUN1322MAY1322JUN13
F2B08JUL0808JUL0808JUL0801JAN95 22MAR04
F322JAN0422JAN0422JAN0422FEB9401AUG93
F415MAY0215MAY0215MAY0201JUN9708SEP91


EMPLOYMENT-BASED PREFERENCES MARCH 2015


Employment- BasedAll Chargeability Areas Except Those ListedCHINA - mainland bornINDIAMEXICOPHILIPPINES
1stCCCCC
2ndC01SEP1001JAN07CC
3rd01JUN1422OCT1101JAN0401JUN1401JUN14
Other Workers01JUN1415AUG0501JAN0401JUN1401JUN14
4thCCCCC
Certain Religious WorkersCCCCC
5th
Targeted
Employment
Areas/
Regional Centers
and Pilot Programs
CCCCC


For information on how to apply for family-based visa and/or employment-based visa, please contact our office to speak with our immigrant visa lawyer. 

February 24, 2015

Matter of Rosa Isela VELASQUEZ-CRUZ,



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Matter of Rosa Isela VELASQUEZ-CRUZ, Respondent 
Decided December 10, 2014 
U.S. Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review 
Board of Immigration Appeals 

An alien’s departure from the United States following a criminal conviction for illegal entry under section 275(a)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1325(a)(1) (2012), interrupts the 10-year period of continuous physical presence required to establish eligibility for cancellation of removal under section 240A(b)(1) of the Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1229b(b)(1) (2012). 

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Matter of Oshane Shaneil CROSS

Posted by: Norka M. Schell, Esq
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Matter of Oshane Shaneil CROSS, Respondent 
Decided February 12, 2015 
U.S. Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review Board of Immigration Appeals 

A person born out of wedlock may qualify as a legitimated “child” of his or her biological parents under section 101(c)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1101(c)(1) (2012), for purposes of citizenship if he or she was born in a country or State that has eliminated all legal distinctions between children based on the marital status of their parents or had a residence or domicile in such a country or State (including a State within the United States), if otherwise eligible. Matter of Hines, 24 I&N Dec. 544 (BIA 2008), and Matter of Rowe, 23 I&N Dec. 962 (BIA 2006), overruled in part. Matter of Clahar, 18 I&N Dec. 1 (BIA 1981), and Matter of Goorahoo, 20 I&N Dec. 782 (BIA 1994), reaffirmed. 

February 17, 2015

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AILA President's Response To The Decision by Judge Hanen To Temporarily Halt DAPA and the Expansion of DACA

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IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 17, 2015

American Immigration Lawyers Association


WASHINGTON, DC -The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) issued the following statement from its President Leslie A. Holman regarding the decision by Texas federal judge Andrew Hanen to grant the request for a temporary injunction against the implementation of President Obama's Deferred Action for Parents of Citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) and the expansion of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) initiative.
"Previous statements by Judge Hanen made it clear that he was pre-disposed against favorable exercises of prosecutorial discretion in the immigration context. Today he affirmed that pre-disposition by temporarily enjoining decision-making in the expansion of DACA and the implementation of DAPA.
"Thus, there is nothing surprising in the fact of the injunction. What is surprising, given this judge, is the narrowness of the ruling. His injunction is not based on constitutional grounds; it is based on procedure, finding flaws under the Administrative Procedure Act. It is almost as if he was desperate for a way to block these initiatives and grasped any straw he could.
"AILA fully expects the federal government to immediately appeal this ruling and to request a stay of the injunction throughout the appeal process so that the initiatives aren't stalled. AILA is confident the federal government will ultimately prevail and that DAPA and expanded DACA will be fully implemented.
"In the meantime, AILA recommends that individuals who are potentially eligible for expanded DACA or DAPA begin preparing to apply: they should begin gathering the necessary documentation and seek good counsel to give themselves the best chance for success and to avoid potential problems. Importantly, they must be wary of 'notarios' who offer legal advice without a license that is unethical and fraudulent.
"Also important to note is that those who were granted DACA already are in no way affected by this ruling so they should apply for their DACA renewal as planned. This ruling only delays the start of DAPA and the expansion of DACA.
"I know that despite this ruling we will continue to make the case that our country deserves an immigration system that works - for families, for businesses, and for the entire nation," concluded Ms. Holman.

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11 Broadway, Suite 615
New York, NY 10004
Tel. (212)564-1589 / (973)621-9300
Website: www.lawschell.com



IMMEDIATE RELEASE

USCIS signature

February 17, 2015

Statement by Secretary Jeh C. Johnson Concerning the District Court’s Ruling Concerning DAPA and DACA

I strongly disagree with Judge Hanen’s decision to temporarily enjoin implementation of Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) and expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). The Department of Justice will appeal that temporary injunction; in the meantime, we recognize we must comply with it.

Accordingly, the Department of Homeland Security will not begin accepting requests for the expansion of DACA tomorrow, February 18, as originally planned. Until further notice, we will also suspend the plan to accept requests for DAPA.

The Department of Justice, legal scholars, immigration experts and even other courts have said that our actions are well within our legal authority. Our actions will also benefit the economy and promote law enforcement. We fully expect to ultimately prevail in the courts, and we will be prepared to implement DAPA and expanded DACA once we do.

It is important to emphasize what the District Court’s order does not affect.

The Court’s order does not affect the existing DACA. Individuals may continue to come forward and request initial grant of DACA or renewal of DACA pursuant to the guidelines established in 2012.

Nor does the Court’s order affect this Department’s ability to set and implement enforcement priorities. The priorities established in my November 20, 2014 memorandum entitled “Policies for the Apprehension, Detention and Removal of Undocumented Immigrants” remain in full force and effect. Pursuant to those enforcement priorities, we continue to prioritize public safety, national security, and border security. I am pleased that an increasing percentage of removals each year are of those convicted of crimes. I am also pleased that, due in large part to our investments in and prioritization of border security, apprehensions at the southern border – a large indicator of total attempts to cross the border illegally -- are now at the lowest levels in years.

February 11, 2015

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VISA BULLETIN FOR MARCH 2015

LAW OFFICES OF NORKA M. SCHELL, LLC

11 Broadway, Suite 615
New York, NY 10004
Tel. (212)564-1589 / (973)621-9300

Website: www.lawschell.com 


Here is the updated summary of Bulletin Visa for March 2015. 


FAMILY-SPONSORED PREFERENCES

Family-SponsoredAll Chargeability Areas Except Those ListedCHINA-mainland bornINDIAMEXICOPHILIPPINES
F101AUG0701AUG07 01AUG0722OCT9401FEB05
F2A22JUN1322JUN1322JUN1322MAY1322JUN13
F2B08JUL0808JUL0808JUL0801JAN95 22MAR04
F322JAN0422JAN0422JAN0422FEB9401AUG93
F415MAY0215MAY0215MAY0201JUN9708SEP91



EMPLOYMENT-BASED PREFERENCES
Employment- Based
All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed
CHINA - mainland bornINDIAMEXICOPHILIPPINES
1stCCCCC
2ndC01SEP1001JAN07CC
3rd01JUN1422OCT1101JAN0401JUN1401JUN14
Other Workers01JUN1415AUG0501JAN0401JUN1401JUN14
4thCCCCC
Certain Religious WorkersCCCCC
5th
Targeted
Employment
Areas/
Regional Centers
and Pilot Programs
CCCCC

January 14, 2015

NYC BUSINESS IMMIGRATION LAWYER #VISA BULLETIN FOR FEBRUARY 2015

IMMIGRATION AND POLICY BY NYC BUSINESS IMMIGRATION LAWYER - Phone (212) 564-1589: VISA BULLETIN FOR FEBRUARY 2015:                                                   LAW OFFICES OF NORKA M. SCHELL, LLC 11 Broadway, Suite 615 New York, NY 10004 ...

VISA BULLETIN FOR FEBRUARY 2015

                                                 
LAW OFFICES OF NORKA M. SCHELL, LLC

11 Broadway, Suite 615
New York, NY 10004

Tel. (212)564-1589/ (973)621-9300
Website www.lawschell.com 


The following summary is the visa numbers availability for February 2015 by the Department of State. 


FAMILY-SPONSORED PREFERENCES
Family-SponsoredAll Chargeability Areas Except Those ListedCHINA-mainland bornINDIAMEXICOPHILIPPINES
F122JUL0722JUL07 22JUL0701OCT9408JAN05
F2A08MAY1308MAY1308MAY1322APR1308MAY13
F2B22MAY0822MAY0822MAY0815DEC94 22FEB04
F301JAN0401JAN0401JAN0415JAN9415JUL93
F415APR0215APR0215APR0222APR9708AUG91


EMPLOYMENT-BASED PREFEENCES
Employment- Based
All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed
CHINA - mainland bornINDIAMEXICOPHILIPPINES
1stCCCCC
2ndC15MAR1001SEP05CC
3rd01JAN1401SEP1122DEC0301JAN1401JAN14
Other Workers01JAN1415AUG0522DEC0301JAN1401JAN14
4thCCCCC
Certain Religious WorkersCCCCC
5th
Targeted
Employment
Areas/
Regional Centers
and Pilot Programs
CCCCC

For more information on the availability of visa numbers and priority dates,please contact the Law Offices of Norka M. Schell, LLC at (212)564-1589.  Thank you. 

January 6, 2015

VISA BULLETIN FOR EMPLOYMENT-BASED PREFERENCES FOR

LAW OFFICES OF NORKA M. SCHELL, LLC

11 Broadway, Suite 615
New York, NY 10004
Tel. (212)564-1589
Website: www.lawschell.com


Summary from the Department of State of the availability of immigrant numbers for Employment-Based Preferences during January 2015.

Employment- Based
All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed
CHINA - mainland bornINDIAMEXICOPHILIPPINES
1stCCCCC
2ndC01FEB1015FEB05CC
3rd01JUN1301MAR1115DEC0301JUN1301JUN13
Other Workers01JUN1322JUL0515DEC0301JUN1301JUN13
4thCCCCC
Certain Religious WorkersCCCCC
5th
Targeted
Employment 
Areas/
Regional Centers
and Pilot Programs
CCCCC

FAMILY-SPONSORED PREFERENCES VISA BULLETIN FOR JANUARY 2015



LAW OFFICES OF NORKA M. SCHELL, LLC

11 Broadway, Suite 615
New York, NY 1004
Tel. (212)564-1589
Website: www.lawschell.com


The following is a summary from the U.S. Department of State of the availability of the immigrant visa numbers for Family-Sponsored Preferences during the month of January 2015.


 FAMILY-SPONSORED PREFERENCES
Family-SponsoredAll Chargeability Areas Except Those ListedCHINA-mainland bornINDIAMEXICOPHILIPPINES
F108JUL0708JUL07 08JUL0715SEP9422DEC04
F2A15APR1315APR1315APR1322FEB1315APR13
F2B01APR0801APR0801APR0801NOV94 01FEB04
F322DEC0322DEC0322DEC0315DEC9308JUL93
F422MAR0222MAR0222MAR0222MAR9715JUL91