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Dave Wilks Dec 20, 2022

If a U.S. Consulate denies a visa, you generally cannot appeal the decision - more from Sabrina Damast and Eric Lee #Immigration https://thinkimmigration.org/blog/2022/12/20/the-doctrine-of-consular-nonreviewability-explained/

The “Doctrine of Consular Nonreviewability” Explained - Blog: Think Immigration

In a video blog post, AILA Law Journal authors Sabrina Damast and Eric Lee explain what the “Doctrine of Consular Nonreviewability” is, why it is important to immigration lawyers, and the current state of the doctrine in federal court litigation.

Blog: Think Immigration - This blog is by the membership of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), to help focus the national debate on the real facts about immigration and the means to achieve a just and rational system.

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Dave Wilks Dec 19, 2022

USCIS has clarified they’re following postmarks dates in terms of when they will reject the new and old Form I-485: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/dhss-public-charge-final-rule-goes-into-effect-on-dec-23

Dave Wilks Dec 16, 2022

#Immigration form changes aren't headline grabbing, but they make a big impact. Starting next Friday (12/23), USCIS is changing it's green card form (I-485 Adjustment of Status). There is no grace period this time. Forms that work on Thursday won't work on Friday, and vice-versa. If it's critical that you have an I-485 filed next week, pay very close attention to which edition you are using, and factor in shipping times. Missing a filing deadline because of a form rejection can be disastrous.

Dave Wilks Nov 22, 2022

Americans typically expect to be able to appeal a decision they don't agree with -- that's generally not possible when sponsoring a visa at a U.S. consulate outside the U.S. Read more in the #AILALawJournal and on #ThinkImmigration, from Eric Lee and Sabrina Damast #immigrationmastodon https://thinkimmigration.org/blog/2022/11/22/why-everyone-should-care-about-the-doctrine-of-consular-nonreviewability/

Why Everyone Should Care About the “Doctrine of Consular Nonreviewability” - Blog: Think Immigration

AILA Law Journal authors Sabrina Damast and Eric Lee shared some insights from their recent article on “Consular Nonreviewability: Fifty Years Since Kleindienst v. Mandel” in which they focused on this important concept and its implications for many families trying to reunite.

Blog: Think Immigration - This blog is by the membership of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), to help focus the national debate on the real facts about immigration and the means to achieve a just and rational system.

Dave Wilks Nov 20, 2022

Time for my #introductionpost - I'm a U.S. #immigration lawyer in Upstate New York. Basically, I work with companies and employees to navigate our counterintuitive immigration system.

More importantly, I'm a husband and dad, and also have a cat and dog. Does that make me a pet centrist?

Dave Wilks Nov 18, 2022

Looking forward to discussing immigration law here #immigrationmastodon

Dave Wilks Nov 18, 2022

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Greg Siskind Nov 8, 2022

I know @austinkocher has a list, but I'm also putting together a list of people who post about #immigration and between us, we will hopefully have a pretty good compilation. Please send me a direct message if you want to be on an #immigrationmastodon list.

Dave Wilks Nov 18, 2022

"I hope we can all lean into that human connection and learn that no matter where you are from, you can find common ground with the person next to you." Great reminder from fellow #immigrationlawyer Evangeline Chan https://thinkimmigration.org/blog/2022/11/18/i-ran-the-nyc-marathon-and-this-is-what-i-learned/ @AILANational

I Ran the NYC Marathon and This is What I Learned - Blog: Think Immigration

AILA Media Advocacy Committee Chair Evangeline Chan shares her recent experience running the NYC marathon and how it brought hope, that "we can all lean in to that human connection and learn that no matter where you are from, you can find common ground with the person next to you."

Blog: Think Immigration - This blog is by the membership of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), to help focus the national debate on the real facts about immigration and the means to achieve a just and rational system.