A Note from the Editors:

Mumbai attorney Sudhir Shah writes about US student visas from an Indian perspective While perhaps not providing much new in the way of substantive law for American practioners of immigration law, an outside view of our system may still be informative. For example, the recent denial of admission to a student because a relative had overstayed a period of admission surprised many practioners as an unpredented action by the INS. Mr. Shah writes of it as something to be expected. Being aware of the expectations of those abroad can help American practitioners guide their clients through the process. ILW.COM welcomes article on all aspects of immigration law. Send to editor@ilw.com.

The Texas Service Center processing times have been updated.

Articles

The "Mismatch Letter" Is in the Mail: The Social Security Administration Ramps Up Its Warnings to Employers (Part II)
In the second of this two-part series J. Ira Burkemper of Paparelli and Partners, LLP writes about immigration implications when the information from employers does not match the Social Security Administration's records.

Coming Soon to Your BIA Appeal: Summary Dismissal
Robert C. Divine, the leader of the Immigration Team of Baker Donelson Bearman & Caldwell, P.C., writes that the proposed changes at the Executive Office for Immigration Review "will increase the importance of excellent lawyering in the pursuit of BIA appeals of immigration decisions and in the proceedings that lead up to those appeals."

Ruling Revives Amnesty Program
According to the Los Angeles Times a federal judge has breathed new life into one of the nation's longest-running lawsuits, increasing the likelihood that thousands of undocumented immigrants around the country will be able to become lawful US residents.

District Court Holds International Law Requires INS to Weigh Interest of Child Before Removing Father Convicted of Aggravated Felony
Carl R. Baldwin writes about a recent decision which breaks with precedent and weighs the effects of Petitioner's deportation on his USC and permanent resident family members against the risks of his continue presence in the US.

Reconciling Work Experience in H-1Bs and EB-3s
Cyrus D. Mehta writes about the inconsistent degree and education requirements for the H-1B and EB-3 categories.

Student Visa of USA
Mumbai attorney Sudhir Shah writes about US student visas from an Indian perspective.

Migrants From Afar See Mexico as Steppingstone to U.S.
New York Times reports on Mexico being a major source of illegal immigrants to the United States.

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Dear Editor:

The creation of a new V visa category under the Legal Immigration Family Equity Act of 2000 (LIFE) has allowed the spouse and children of the lawful permanent residents in the F-2A category to come to the US to join their family provided that they must have been waiting at least for 3 years for immigration visa number. But the children who were already approved under F-2A category and later transferred to the F-2B category because of their turning 21 years of age while waiting for an immigrant visa number have been prevented from taking the advantage of eligibility for the V visa under the LIFE Act. With this, it is certain that justice is not done to the children of the F-2B category who have been separated from their parents for more than 7 years, because they were totally ignored when the new "V" visa was created. To separate the children from their parents for such a long period doesn't seem to be fair and just for a democratic country like America, where equality and freedom are expected by all on an equal footing. Therefore, it is very high time that the US legislators amend the LIFE Act entitling the children of the F-2B category also for the V visa.

Laxmi Salikya

Dear Editor:

That there are more than 8 million immigrants in this country illegally is precisely the problem that is in need of a solution.

The main focus of my concern is, and has been, the more than 3 million undocumented Mexican workers who came so close to a positive resolution of their status before the September 11 incident. I am aware, however, that a solution must eventually include all undocumented immigrants in the country, not just the Mexican.
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This letter represents my contribution to try to find a solution to the immigration problem. Possibly somebody may find something in its contents to build on.
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[To read the whole letter, click here].
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Richard E. Baer, D.V.M.

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