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Attorney Famuyide Wins Stokes Appeal before the Board of Immigration Appeals
The Stokes interview was conducted about two years ago with Attorney Famuyide in attendance. The petitioner and the beneficiary answered 98% of the questions accurately. It was a long interview with about 180 questions asked. After the interview, .......
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Number 38 Volume IX A. STATUTORY NUMBERS
1. This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during November. Consular officers are required to report to the Department of State documentarily qualified applicants for numerically limited visas; U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in the Department of Homeland Security reports applicants for adjustment of status. Allocations were made, to the extent possible, in chronological order of reported priority dates, for demand received by October 5th. If not all demand could be satisfied, the category or foreign state in which demand was excessive was deemed oversubscribed. The cut-off date for an oversubscribed category is the priority date of the first applicant who could not be reached within the numerical limits. Only applicants who have a priority date earlier than the cut-off date may be allotted a number. If it becomes necessary during the monthly allocation process to retrogress a cut-off date, supplemental requests for numbers will be honored only if the priority date falls within the new cut-off date announced in this bulletin. 2. Section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) sets an annual minimum family-sponsored preference limit of 226,000. The worldwide level for annual employment-based preference immigrants is at least 140,000. Section 202 prescribes that the per-country limit for preference immigrants is set at 7% of the total annual family-sponsored and employment-based preference limits, i.e., 25,620. The dependent area limit is set at 2%, or 7,320. 3. INA Section 203(e) provides that family-sponsored and employment-based preference visas be issued to eligible immigrants in the order in which a petition in
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behalf of each has been filed. Section 203(d) provides that spouses and children of preference immigrants are entitled to the same status, and the same order of consideration, if accompanying or following to join the principal. The visa prorating provisions of Section 202(e) apply to allocations for a foreign state or dependent area when visa demand exceeds the per-country limit. These provisions apply at present to the following oversubscribed chargeability areas: CHINA-mainland born, INDIA, MEXICO, and PHILIPPINES. 4. Section 203(a) of the INA prescribes preference classes for allotment of Family-sponsored immigrant visas as follows:
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First:(F1) Unmarried Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens: 23,400 plus any numbers not required for fourth preference. Second: Spouses and Children, and Unmarried Sons and Daughters of Permanent Residents: 114,200, plus the number (if any) by which the worldwide family preference level exceeds 226,000, plus any unused first preference numbers: A. (F2A) Spouses and Children of Permanent Residents: 77% of the overall second preference limitation, of which 75% are exempt from the percountry limit; B. (F2B) Unmarried Sons and Daughters (21 years of age or older) of Permanent Residents: 23% of the overall second preference limitation.
Third:(F3) Married Sons and Daughters of U.S. Citizens: 23,400, plus any numbers not required by first and second preferences. Fourth:(F4) Brothers and Sisters of Adult U.S. Citizens: 65,000, plus any numbers not required by first three preferences. On the chart below, the listing of a date for any class indicates that the class is oversubscribed (see paragraph 1); C means current, i.e., numbers are available for all qualified applicants; and U means unavailable, i.e., no numbers are available. (NOTE: Numbers are available only for applicants whose priority date is earlier than the cut-off date listed below.)
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First: Priority Workers: 28.6% of the worldwide employment-based preference level, plus any numbers not required for fourth and fifth preferences. Second: Members of the Professions Holding Advanced Degrees or Persons of Exceptional Ability: 28.6% of the worldwide employmentbased preference level, plus any numbers not required by first preference.
reserved for investors in a targeted rural or high-unemployment area, and 3,000 set aside for investors in regional centers by Sec. 610 of Pub. L. 102-395. On the chart below, the listing of a date for any class indicates that the class is oversubscribed (see paragraph 1); C means current, i.e., numbers are available for all qualified applicants; and U means unavailable, i.e., no numbers are available. (NOTE: Numbers are available only for applicants whose priority date is earlier than the cut-off date listed below.) *Employment Third Preference Other Workers Category: Section 203(e) of the Nicaraguan and Central American Relief Act (NACARA) passed by Congress in November 1997, as amended by Section 1(e) of Pub. L. 105-139, provides that once the Employ-
Section 203(c) of the INA provides up to 55,000 immigrant visas each fiscal year to permit additional immigration opportunities for persons from countries with low admissions during the previous five years. The NACARA stipulates that beginning with DV-99, and for as long as necessary, up to 5,000 of the 55,000 annually-allocated diversity visas will be made available for use under the NACARA program. This resulted in reduction of the DV-2012 annual limit to 50,000. DV visas are divided among six geographic regions. No
Third: Skilled Workers, Professionals, and Other Workers: 28.6% of the one country can receive more than seven worldwide level, plus any percent of the available diversity visas in numbers not required by first and second preferences, not any one year. more than 10,000 of which to For November, immigrant numbers in *Other Workers.
ment Third Preference Other Worker (EW) cut-off date has reached the priority date of the latest EW petition approved prior to November 19, 1997, the 10,000 EW numbers available for a fiscal year are to be reduced by up to 5,000 annually beginning in the following fiscal year. This reduction is to be made for as long as necessary to offset adjustments under the NACARA program. Since the EW cut-off date reached November 19, 1997 during Fiscal Year 2001, the reduction in the EW annual limit to 5,000 began in Fiscal Year 2002. 6. The Department of State has a recorded message with visa availability information which can be heard at: (202) 663-1541. This recording is updated on or about the tenth of each month with information on cut-off dates for the following month.
the DV category are available to qualified DV-2012 applicants chargeable to all regions/eligible countries as follows. When an allocation cut-off number is shown, visas are available only for applicants with DV regional lottery rank numbers BELOW the specified allocation cut-off number:
Fourth: Certain Special Immigrants: 7.1% of the worldwide level. Fifth: Employment Creation: 7.1% of the worldwide level, not less than 3,000 of which
Entitlement to immigrant status in the DV category lasts only through the end of the fiscal (visa) year for which the applicant is selected in the lottery. The year of entitlement for all applicants registered for the DV-2012 program ends as of September 30, 2012. DV visas may not be issued to DV-2012 applicants after that date. Similarly, spouses and children accompanying or following to join DV-2012 principals are only entitled to derivative DV status until September 30, 2012. DV visa availability through the very end of FY-2012 cannot be taken for granted. Numbers could be exhausted prior to September 30.
*NOTE: For November, F2A numbers EXEMPT from per-country limit are available to applicants from all countries with priority dates earlier than 01DEC08. F2A numbers SUBJECT to per-country limit are available to applicants chargeable to all countries EXCEPT MEXICO with priority dates beginning 01DEC08 and earlier than 15FEB09. (All F2A numbers provided for MEXICO are exempt from the percountry limit; there are no F2A numbers for MEXICO.
Attorney Famuyide Wins Stokes Appeal Before the Board of Immigration Appeals
expected a perfect score. The attorney was infuriated by the outcome of the interview. The beneficiary was supposed to report back to the Court with the outcome of the interview. If the decision of the Immigration Service Officer prevailed, the beneficiary would be deported. The expectation of the Officer was far and above what was reasonable. The Stokes interview came about as a result of the age long District Court case of Stokes v. INS. It is designed as a fact finding interview to prove the veracity of an alleged marriage. It is also meant to assist the petitioner and the beneficiary to show that their marriage is legitimate. It is not designed as a test of English or the test of intelligence of the couple because you are not required by law to speak good English or be intelligent to be married. Some of these officers really expect the immigrant or the U.S. citizen spouse to be an A student to pass the Stokes interview. Some reasonable officers will even factor the differences in culture into their evaluation of the case and give benefits of doubt where necessary. For example, there was a case Attorney Famuyide handled some years ago whereby the American citizen said at the Stokes interview that they went to their wedding venue in a Limo while the immigrant said they went in a taxi. They were denied. Attorney Famuyide was later retained to rescue the couple. The attorney explained in the Appeal brief that they were both saying the same thing. It was a clash of culture. He explained further that in Africa where the beneficiary came from, every rented car is a taxi whether large or small. To the African, the Limo is a taxi. Immediately, the officer that denied the case got the explanation, he quickly approved the case instead of sending it to the Board of Immigration Appeals. After about two years since the appeal was filed, the Board of Immigration finally Appeals entered a decision in favor of Mr. Famuyides clients and the case was remanded to the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Service for further action.
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This Stokes interview was conducted about two years ago with Attorney Famuyide in attendance. The petitioner and the beneficiary answered 98% of the questions accurately. It was a long interview with about 180 questions. After the interview, Attorney Famuyide assured the petitioner and the beneficiary that the case would be approved judging from the performances of petitioners and beneficiaries in previously approved cases, but this particular case proved to be different. Instead of approval, it was a denial letter that was received after months of waiting. The Immigration Service Officer that conducted the interview was unreasonable and nave. It appeared that the officer expected that the couple be perfect without leaving any margin of error. It was shocking to Attorney Famuyide to say the least because other clients who did not perform as well before other officers were approved. The Officer
The implication of failure at the Stokes interview cannot be over-emphasized. It appears that at the USCIS District offices in New York and Garden City, some of the officers are expecting that couples score 100% to be approved.
with Attorney Famuyides note and the decision of the examiner. views. Some officers are looking for their got you moment. All immigrants must be well prepared for this interview by reviewing their own record. The parties will need Mr. Famuyides book on the interview and also a qualified immigration attorney to be present at the interview. is not an interview to be attended without proper guidance. The only thing one can liken attending the interview unprepared to is an attempt to commit suicide. Success or failure at such an interview determines your future in the United States. The implication of failure at the Stokes interview cannot be over-emphasized. It appears that at the USCIS District offices in New York and Garden City, some of the officers expect contd on pg 11
As part of documents in support of the appeal, Mr. Famuyide had added his note with all questions asked and the responses in order to convince One important thing the Board of Immigrathat helped the petition Appeals that the tioner and the benefidecision should be reciary at the interview versed. This goal was was the presence of an accomplished. I must say, many imattorney. Mr. Famuymigrants have walked ide wrote down all the It is important that all into this second interquestions and answers immigrants know that view unprepared and given by the Immithe Stokes interview ignorant of the congration Officer and is the most difficult of sequences of failure. this made it easy to all immigration inter- The Stokes interview compare their answers
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and facilitate quick and accurate authentication. USCIS began issuing the new EADs today and will begin using the redesigned certificates on Oct. 30. The agency anticipates that more than 1 million people will receive the new documents over the next year. These enhanced documents are more secure than ever, said Director Mayorkas. They advance our efforts to safeguard against fraud and protect the integrity of the immigration system. The new features of the EAD will better equip workers, employers and law enforcement officials to recognize the card as definitive proof of authorization to work in the United States. USCIS worked closely with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Forensic DocuAlthough the look and feel of the documents is new, the manner in which an applicant These improvements demonstrate USCISs ongoing efforts to produce more secure documentation. In 2010, USCIS issued the new Permanent Resident Card, which added security features to the physical card and integrated technology improvements in the card production process. Additionally,
USCIS launched the redesigned Certificate of Naturalization (Form N-550) featuring the naturalization candidates digitized photo and signature embedded into the document. USCIS will continue to enhance document security features as technology improves.
ment Laboratory to incorporate technology and tactile features in order to deter fraud and facilitate card authentication. Additionally, USCIS employs a new and more secure printing process for its redesigned Certificate of Citizenship that renders the certificate more tamper-proof.
applies for and receives them will not change. USCIS will replace EADs already in circulation as individuals apply for their renewal or replacement. All previously issued EADs remain valid until the expiration date printed on the card. Previously issued Certificates of Citizenship remain valid indefinitely.
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mon to hear of 10 year old children engaging in sexual behavior or becoming pregnant. The increase is most likely due to a combination of different influences ranging from the changing of social norms, more relaxed and liberal attitudes toward sex, the prevalence of sex in the media, the decreasing importance of religion in society, the fact that people are getting married when older and the increasingly easy access to various methods of birth control. As reported by The Quinnipiac Chronicle, October 19, 2011.
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same time, people are waiting longer to marry; the 2005 data shows median age at first marriage is just over 25 for women and 27 for men. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), majority of teens and young adults engage in sex. In 1999, more than half of all high school students reported being sexually active. The number of high school students reporting that they have had multiple sex partners increases with age, from 33 percent of female and 45 percent of male, 9th graders (freshmen) have increased to 66 percent of female and 64 percent of male. A study released by the CDC in 1997, found that nearly 80 percent of college students 18 to 24 years of age have had sexual intercourse.
The Incidence of Sex Among Tweens and Teens! Almost all Americans have premarital sex, says a report published in the USA Today issue of December, 2006 that analyzed federal data over time and suggested programs focusing on sexual abstinence until marriage may be unrealistic. Have we really given up on abstinence? The study, which used statistics from the 1982, 1988, 1995 and 2002 National Survey of Family Growth, asked about 40,000 people ages 15 - 44 about their sexual behavior and traced the trends in premarital sex back to the 1950s. Of those interviewed in 2002, 95% reported they had had premarital sex; 93% said they did so by age 30. Among women born in the 1940s, nearly nine in 10 did. At the
alone before parents get home from work. Dont be fooled. They are creative and will do it right under your nose. One teen I knew confessed to her mother that she was sexually active at When, How and church! Others sneak Where? into a friends house or So we know unfor- tell their parents they tunately that they are are going to a friends having sex on a large house and go somescale. That does not where else. Other famean that as parents vorites include camps, or teachers that we malls, movie theshould give up! Kids atres, and cars. Dont who are active in ex- forget under the steps tracurricular events in middle and high like sports, dance, schools. Our job is to boys and girls clubs, lessen the chance and karate and who are occurrence as much as raised with a moral we can. That means sense or religious being involved and sense of identifica- keeping tabs on your tion tend to put off sex kids. until later. But thats What is Sexting? no guarantee. The Sexting is the pracprime time for youth tice of sending and reto have sex is during ceiving sexual images free periods at school, on a mobile phone. while skipping school A recent study at the and the few hours University of Melthat they are home bourne, Australia, re-
ported on September 30, 2011 one of the first academic investigations into sexting from a young persons perspective (in Australia). The findings were presented to the 2011 Australasian Sexual Health Conference in Canberra. Ms. Shelley Walker from the Primary Care Research Unit in the Department of General Practice at the University of Melbourne said the study not only highlighted the pressure young people experience to engage in sexting, it also revealed the importance of their voice in understanding and developing responses to prevent and deal with the problem. The qualitative study involved individual interviews with 33 young people (15 male and 18 female) aged 15 20 years. Preliminary findings
reveal young people believe a highly sexualized media culture bombard young people with sexualized images and create pressure to engage in sexting. Young people discuss the pressure boys place on each other to have girls photos on their phones and computers. They believe if boys refrain from engaging in such an activity, they will be labeled gay or could be ostracized from the peer group. Both genders talk about the pressure girls experience from boyfriends or strangers to reciprocate on exchanging sexual images. Some young women talked about the expectation (or more subtle pressure) to be involved in sexting, simply as a result of having viewed images of girls they know. Both young men and women talked about
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1. Have open lines of communication 2. Start opening lines of communication 3. Share your experiences as a teen so they know you understand 4. Teach them about delayed gratification 5. Have a curfew 6. Know where they are at all times 7. Call their phones to check up on them 8. Call the house phone so you know they are at home 9. Have their friends phone numbers 10. Know their friends 11. Get to know their parents too 12. Talk to other parents before sleepovers as some are more lenient than you are 13. Set parental controls on TVs and computers Good Luck! 14. Monitor computer and phone use 15. Arrange to pick them up after
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denness of the onset of closely with infants symptoms and children ! Children who are ! Fever (usually on long term aspirin high) treatment ! Stuffy or running ! Women who are nose pregnant in the flu ! Headache season ! Tiredness and feeling unwell What Virus is respon! Cough (usually sible for the Flu and dry) how is it contacted? ! Muscle aches There are three types ! Sore throat of influenza viruses A, ! Gastrointestinal B, C. Type A causes symptoms are com- widely distributed outmoner in children: breaks (pandemic), nausea (feeling of type B causes localized wanting to vomit), outbreaks while type C vomiting and diarrhea. has not been associ! Other symptoms ated with any major can occur with a com- outbreaks. plicated Flu case. Pneumonia is one of Types A and B change the complications. their strain frequently by changing part of Who is at risk of having the protein in the virus the Flu? (mutation). The change As mentioned earlier can be gradual overanyone can have the time (a drift) or sudden Flu. Some people at change (a shift), hence higher risk than the a newer strain emerges general population are which the body is not discussed below: accustomed to either ! If you have a by way of vaccination long term disease that or infection. The body affects the heart, lungs sees the virus as new (emphysema, obstruc- and has not developed tive lung disease) or any antibody against it. kidneys. Diabetes is This is the reason why also categorized under vaccines are changed this group yearly to match ex! Age: Infants, chil- pected strains for the dren or anyone 50 year. years or over. The Flu is transmit! Health care ted through tiny inworkers, including fected droplets that staffs of any health form when an infectcare facility ed person coughs or ! People with weak sneezes. These dropimmune systems either lets are carried in the from diseases (HIV, air usually within three cancer) or on medica- feet. It can also occur tions that weaken the by touching the dropimmune system (Che- lets from an infected motherapy, long term person and bringing steroids, transplant pa- it in contact with your tients). nose or mouth before ! People who work any hand washing is
INFLUENZA (FLU)
Dr. Oluwatoyosi Dairo USI News Columnist

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Influenza is commonly referred to as the Flu, it occurs when the influenza virus affects the respiratory tract (breathing path-nose, throat, wind pipe, lungs). The infection is of particular challenge because of the peculiar changing nature of the virus on a regular basis and because the disease is contagious. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the Flu kills about 36,000 people in the United States every year and is responsible for the hospitalization of another 200,000 people yearly. Anyone can be infected with the Flu virus though some people are more prone to the infection than others. A vaccine is available for prevention and people should take advantage of it. What are the signs and symptoms of the Flu? The Flu is contagious. Infected persons can pass the infection one day before becoming sick and up to five days after becoming sick. It may be difficult to differentiate it from the common cold, however, the peculiarity of the Flu is the sud-
done. When does the Flu occur and when should you be vaccinated? In the United States the Flu occurs in the winter months but can extend as late as early Spring. Typically from November through March, but it can also occur up till May. So when you have symptoms that appear like cold in the peak of the Flu season, contact your doctor. Vaccinations should be started in September. It is good to be vaccinated by November, but it is better to get the vaccine as long as the risks of the Flu persist. What should you do if you suspect you have the Flu? Drink lots of fluid. Rest.
Take pain medications if in pain. Do not give aspirin to children suffering from the Flu. Contact your doctor. The Flu is a viral infection; therefore, antibiotics are not used for its treatment. Certain prescription antiviral medications are helpful if started within 2days of the illness. It helps to reduce the duration of the infection. Who may not receive the Flu vaccine? ! Anyone with allergy to eggs. ! History of previous allergy to the vaccine. ! If you have an active infection it is better to postpone vaccination. Take Home Message The Flu is a viral infection and cannot be cured with antibiotics. Vaccination is the best prevention method.
Though it is not hundred percent protective, it reduces the severity of the disease if it happens despite vaccination. The Flu is responsible for about 36,000 deaths yearly. Get vaccinated to reduce the number. You do not need any medical insurance to get the Flu vaccine. It is available especially in big pharmacies. Dr. Oluwatoyosi Dairo can be contacted at Amazing Medical Services P.C. at 110-16 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11435 or by phone at (718) 5267600. This article is for educational purposes and it is not intended to replace the advice of your doctor.
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couples to score 100% in order to be approved. This is particularly arduous because the officers themselves cannot score 100% if immigrants were to question them about their relationship with their spouses. No immigrant must go to the Stokes interview unprepared except such individual is ready to face the invocation of Section 204(c) Immigration and Nationality Act as amended if denied. . Section 204(c) INA which could be tagged immigration death penalty provides that Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) no petition shall be approved if (1) the alien has previously been accorded, or has sought to be accorded, an immediate relative or preference status as the spouse of a citizen of the United States or the spouse of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, by reason of a marriage determined by the Attorney General (now DHS) to have been entered into for the purpose of evading the immigration laws. Attorney Famuyide gets emails and blog as far as California and Texas from immigrants who are victims of this law. Immigrants
are advised to seek proper counsel from qualified immigration attorneys before attending this second interview. Failure at such interview is expensive and deadly. A denial at the Stokes interview is tantamount to the issuance of an immigration death penalty. The recipient of such has no hope of obtaining permanent residence status for life in the United States. Once a denial order is issued every subsequent petition filed by such beneficiary or on his/her behalf will be summarily denied. Such applications could be through an employer, brother or sister, another spouse or even the D.V. program. There seems to be no exception to this strict rule. Be Wise. This article is for your information only; it is not a legal advice and should not be substituted for a legal counsel that could only be obtained from an attorney after evaluating your case. If you have any question, please feel free to contact Attorney Famuyide at 718-647-6767 or send email to jfamuyide@aol.com. USI News
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will not give a blessing that adds sorrow to it. Take the case of this woman who works as a nurse while the husband works as a security guard. Her own mother lives with them in the house and is into every aspect of their life. She would sit with her daughter who talks down to her husband while she cheers her on as the sometimes silent onlooker. It is obvious that she does not approve of the man who brings too little in financial resources into the home. His mother cannot even visit their home freely! A marriage like this usually ends in divorce or separation. King David in the Bible is a man who most people see as the great worshipper through the stories that we read about him. One of the most compelling even as I thought about this topic is his relationship with his wife Michal, the daughter of Saul. It is obvious from a study of their relationship that she had no respect for her husband and did not place herself on a spiritual level that will compliment him. When David and the people of Israel decided to bring the Ark which represents the presence of God back to Israel from the house of ObedEdom, he did it with pomp and pageantry. As he returned with music and dancing, Michal looked through a window, and saw him dancing before the Ark on the street, and despised him in her heart. The book of 2 Samuel 6:20-21 recorded their exchange. Michal said sarcastically as she came out to meet David, How glorious was the king of Israel today, uncovering himself today in the eyes of the maid of his servants, as one of the base fellows shamelessly uncovers himself! David replied her, It is before the Lord who chose me instead of your father and his entire house, to appoint me ruler over the people of the Lord, over Israel. Therefore I will play music before the Lord. And I will be even more undignified than this, and will be humbled in my own sight. But as for the maidservants of whom you have spoken, by them I will be held in honor Wow! What a
Rev. Taiwo I. Odubiyi
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May God not let me be partial in giving out His Word because we serve a God who is not partial in His judgments. I love women and I love being a woman but boy oh boy! some women deserve a whip when it comes to the way they deal with their spouse. What has gotten me so inflamed are just the real life stories that I hear sometimes about the treatment that some women mete out to their husbands just because they have an upper hand financially, emotionally and socially. Before you get all riled up, let me just say that I know that men are mostly the culprits in this area but I find out that there are women who match them blow for blow. What does the word of God say? In Genesis chapter 2 verse 20 of the Bible, when Adam had given names to all cattle, birds of the air and every beast of the field, it is recorded thus, But for Adam, there was not found a helper comparable to him (NKJV) Our God is interested in our well being and so He
and what drove him to do the things that he did especially concerning the service and worship of the Lord, such negative emotions that she showed would not have surfaced. This caused her to lose favor with God and her husband and never had a child. Wives must always remember the vows
have a high level of understanding of each other and the issues that they will be confronting on a daily basis. The directives from the word of God as written in Ephesians 5:22 says, Wives submit to your own husband, as unto the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, as also Christ is the
of resorting to insults and demeaning behavior. The same scripture in verse 33 emphasizes this, let the wife see that she respects her husband Some women are vocal in the way they disrespect their husbands while others give him the silent treatment, turning the atmosphere into that of a cold war.
Ope laughed and went on. My sister said she screamed on the phone and said No! She told her husband to stop the lady from coming to his house. Then she said some weeks after, she suddenly realized that her husband had stopped telling her things and she was no longer hearing about the lady.
war of words. Does it sound familiar? How many times have you had this kind of fight with your husband before guests or family members? I believe that if Michal who according to 1 Samuel 18:28 loved her husband was able to understand his needs that they made before God either privately or publicly. Many of these weddings are accompanied with a lot of celebration but turn sour after only a year or two. This is sometimes because a lot of expectations are not met. A couple desiring to be married must head of the Church; and He is the savior of the body It goes on to say that wives should be subject to the husband in everything. Now, if situations do arise where the man is not meeting the standard expected of him, there are ways to resolve issues instead There are some key things that each wife must know: Do not let your mother dictate the pace of your relationship with your husband. Godly advise is welcome from mothers but there those who want to control and dictate how you contd on pg 13
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contd from pg 12 run your home. You have to have control of your own situation. What is required of each woman mother or wife is prayer and conformity with the word of God! Learn to have private discussions with your spouse instead of airing your dirty linen in public. I am sure that what transpired between David and Michal would not have deteriorated into her getting such a curse from her husband. The conversation later in their bedroom could have gone differently because if she made her comment because of lack of understanding respectfully, David as the high priest and head of his household would have taken time to educate her. Do not let your social standing or the people you relate with affect the way you treat your husband who may be an introvert. You knew that before you married him! If he is content to let you shine, you must give him his due respect. Sarah, Abrahams wife in the Bible showed great honor to her husband calling him lord. If you have friends whose sole purpose is to discuss your husband negatively, it is time to keep them at an arms length. Do not let the altar of prayer and praise go cold in your home. Oh my husband is not even making any effort to make it happen You just do your part and the Holy Spirit will take care of the rest. Christmas is approaching. How many souls have entered into the kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ or stayed in it because of You this year? There is still time to enlist as an ambassador of Christ. Jesus is Lord! Grace Eledan is co-Pastor Leaders Church Intl. and the founder of Women Aflame Intl., a friendship network, intercession ministry and charity organization mentoring and mobilizing women to be more productive in their spheres of influence. She can be reached on (718) 5032580 or www.womenaflame.org Also follow us on Face book. Intercessory line open every Monday night from 9pm-10pm on (712) 432-0800 Access code 330528#.
In a shocking revelation that sent chills down the spine of all illegal aliens in the United States, it was revealed on October 26, 2011 by the Department of Homeland Security that the Obama administration succeeded in deporting 396,906 immigrants from the United States.
President Obama Holds the Highest Deportation Record New Statistics Revealed
deported for minor infracAt some point in time, im- tions were simply classified migrants complained about as criminals to justify the the aggressive deportation high number. policy of President Bush, it is now nothing compared Statistics show that in with what the savior of 2000, 188,465 people were immigrants has done. This deported. In 2001, 189,026 is a negative record for Pres- were affected. In 2002, it ident Obama and unless he was 165,168. The figure passes an immigration bill rose to 211,096 in 2003. It that will give immigrants went higher again in 2004 benefits to assuage the pain to 240,665. The rising trend and suffering of separated was maintained in 2005 families, he will surely hear as it hit 246,431deportafrom all immigrants during tions and another 280,974 the election next year. in 2006. In 2007, this pattern peaked at 319,382. In reviewing the record of In 2008, it stopped when deportations in the United the number hit 359,795. In States from the year 1892, 2009, the first year of Presithis 2010 -2011 immigra- dent Obama, the figured tion fiscal year that ended reached 395,165. In 2010, on September 30, 2011 had which was his second year, the highest numbers of im- 387,242 people were remigrants deported. Some turned to their home coun-
This is acclaimed to be the largest record ever attained by any past U.S. President in deportation. For this unwanted record, President Obama earns thumbs down from the U.S. Immigration News. It is incomprehensible to learn that the son of an immigrant from Africa will deport his brothers and sisters to earn accolades from the same people that did not vote for him.
tries while in 2011, the record breaking massive deportation of 396,906 was accomplished.
within the first few months of his administration. This has been replaced by the comprehensive deportation strategy that is being impleIt will be recalled that mented. Someone must call during the 2008 presiden- the president to order. tial campaign, Candidate Obama promised Com- It is very certain now prehensive Immigration judging from the current Reforms that will grant political terrain which is illegal immigrants in the totally different from that United States pathways to of 2008 that President citizenship. According to Obama cannot win reelechim at that time, this feat tion without the support would be accomplished of immigrants. It is imporcontd on pg 14
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contd from pg 13 tant that we all remind the president hold on you. Once a hold is placed on that this current strategy of deporting you, you will end up before an immifathers and husbands is not acceptable. gration Judge and could end up being deported. All immigrants are encouraged to protect themselves until this current If you have an appointment for a green trend abates. Do not be fooled by the card interview or Stokes interview, news that President Obama is plan- please ensure that you use the services ning to cancel the cases of some of the of a qualified immigration attorney immigrants in deportation. Yes, it was because if you fail at any of these insaid, but what is happening on ground terviews you could end up before an is that more and more immigrants are immigration judge for removal probeing issued Notices to Appear before ceedings. Be wise. immigration courts daily. Most of these immigrants are not criminals. This article is for your information only; it is not a legal advice. USI News If you have any prior criminal convic- will always report while you decide. tion and you have a green card, please If you need any further clarification do not travel abroad without proper or you have any question, please feel consultation with a qualified immigra- free to contact Attorney Famuyide at tion attorney otherwise you will end 718-647-6767 or send your e-mail to up in an immigration detention upon jfamuyide@aol.com. returning to the United States. USI News If you have any drug conviction in the past, please do not do anything that will make the local police arrest you. Once you are arrested, you have given Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) the opportunity to place a
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a blessing that adds sorrow to it. Take the case of this woman who works as a nurse while the husband works as a security guard. Her own mother lives with them in the house and shes into every aspect of their lives. She would sit with her daughter who talks down to her husband while she cheers her on as the sometimes silent onlooker. It is obvious that she does not approve of the man who brings too little home in terms of finances. His mother cannot even visit their home freely! A marriage like this usually ends in divorce or separation. King David in the Bible is a man who most people see as the great worshipper through the stories that we read about him. One of the most compelling even as I thought about this topic is his relationship with his wife Michal, the daughter of Saul. It is obvious from a study of their relationship that she had no respect for her husband and did not place herself on a spiritual level that will compliment him. When David and the people of Israel decided to bring the Ark which represents the presence of God back to Israel from the house of Obed-Edom, he did it with pomp and pageantry. As he returned with music and dancing, Michal looked through a window, and saw him dance before the Ark on the street, and despised him in her heart. The book of 2 Samuel 6:20-21 recorded their exchange. Michal said sarcastically as she came out to meet David, How glorious was the king of Israel today, uncovering himself today in the eyes of the maid of his servants, as one of the base fellows shamelessly uncovers himself! David replied her, It is before the Lord who chose me instead of your father and his entire house, to appoint me ruler over the people of the Lord, over Israel. Therefore I will play music before the Lord. And I will be even more undignified than this, and will be humbled in my own sight. But as for the maidservants of whom you have spoken, by them I will be held in honor Wow! What a war of words. Does it sound familiar? How many times have you had this kind of fight with your husband before guests or family members? I believe that if Michal who according to 1 Samuel 18:28 loved her husband was able to understand his needs and what drove him to do the things that he did especially concerning the service and worship of the Lord, such negative emotions would not have surfaced. This caused her to lose
Re. Grace Eledan USI News Columnist May God not let me be partial in giving out His Word because we serve a God who is not partial in His judgment. I love women and I love being a woman but boy oh boy, some women deserve the whip when it comes to the way they deal with their spouse. What has gotten me so inflamed are just the real life stories that I hear sometimes about the treatment that some women give to their husbands just because they have an upper hand financially, emotionally and socially. Before you get riled, let me just say that I know that men are mostly the culprits in this area but I find out that there are women who match them blow for blow. What does the word of God say? In Genesis chapter 2 verse 20 of the Bible, when Adam had given names to all cattle, birds of the air and every beast of the field, it is recorded thus, But for Adam, there was not found a helper comparable to him (NKJV). Our God is interested in our well being and so He will not give
favor with God and her husband and never had a child. Wives must always remember the vows that they made before God either privately or publicly. Many of these weddings are accompanied with a lot of celebration but turn sour after about a year or two. This is sometimes because a lot of expectations are not met. A couple desiring to be married must have a high level of understanding of each other and the issues that they will be confronting on a daily basis. The directives from the word of God as written in Ephesians 5:22 says, Wives submit to your own husband, as unto the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, as also Christ is the head of the Church; and He
is the savior of the body It goes on to say that wives should be subject to the husband in everything. Now, if situations do arise where the man is not meeting the standard expected of him, there are ways to resolve issues instead of resorting to insults and demeaning behavior. The same scripture in verse 33 emphasizes this, let the wife see that she respects her husband Some women are vocal in the way they disrespect their husbands while others give him the silent treatment, turning the atmosphere into that of a cold war. There are some key things that each wife must know: Do not let your mother dictate the pace of your relationship with your
husband. Godly advise is welcome from mothers but there those who want to control and dictate how you run your home. You have to have control of your own situation. What is required of each woman mother or wife is prayer and conformity with the word of God! Learn to have private discussions with your spouse instead of airing your dirty linen in public. I am sure that what transpired between David and Michal would not have deteriorated into her getting such a curse from her husband. The conversation later in their bedroom could have gone differently because if she made her comment because of lack of understanding respectfully, David contd on pg 23
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Across 48 Attribute 1 Acclaim 5 Assemble 9 Run through 13 Lacking determination 16 High water alternative 17 Tropical American wader 18 Cogito ___ sum 19 Cuckoo 20 Bygone bird 22 Floor covering 23 Narcissists love 25 Brits cops 27 Wins at chess 30 Spanish or Portuguese 32 Emulated 33 ___ mode 34 Family cars 37 Term of respect 38 Boils 40 Also 41 Professional progress 43 Fooled 50 Book before Amos 52 ___ Speedwagon 53 The King and I country 55 Actress Donohoe 59 Solemn ceremony 61 Categorized 63 Nay! sayer 64 Like some circumstances 65 Connery or Penn 66 Cowboy affirmatives 67 Track circuits Down 1 Actress Virna 2 ___ for ones money 3 Coffee dispensers 4 Cheapened 5 Roadside stopover 6 Keyboard key 7 Taken to court 8 Discotheque effect 9 Haggard heroine 10 Ended 11 Pond organisms 12 Blemishes 14 Math functions
15 Approved 21 Theatrical awards 24 Manicure implement 26 Immoral 27 Fem.s opp. 28 Samoan seaport 29 Brownish orange 31 Soak in the tub 33 Fondas forte 35 ___ me tangere 36 Fly without a co-pilot 38 Highway haulers 39 Pilgrimage to Mecca 42 Be mistaken 44 Pita filler 46 Lots of land 47 Send money 48 Elaborate tapestry 49 Paris divider 51 Watering hole 54 Stallions mate 56 Columbus craft 57 Low in pitch 58 Tacks on 60 Ich bin ___ Berliner 62 Gullible person
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Can you Find these Missing Words in the Diagram?
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BLACK ICE BLIZZARD BOOTS CARNIVAL CHRISTMAS COLD EGG NOG FIREPLACE FIREWOOD FOG FREEZE FROST GLOVES HAIL HEADBAND HIBERNATION HOCKEY
HOLIDAYS ICE FISHING ICICLES KNIT CAP LONG UNDERWEAR MITTENS OLYMPICS PARKA SCARF SEASON SKATES SKI DOO SKI PANTS SKIING SLED SLEET
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CRYPTOGRAPHY Unscramble Words to Solve Example: u-p-s-r-e Solution: Super
Last Month: Passport
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Where Is Jesus
A drunk stumbles along a Baptismal service on a Sunday afternoon down by the river. He proceeds to stumble down into the water and stands next to the Minister. The Minister turns, notices the old drunk and says, Mister, are you ready to find Jesus? The drunk looks back and says, Yes sir, I am. The Minister then dunks the fellow under the water and pulls him right back up. Have you found Jesus? the Minister asked.
No, I didnt! said the drunk. The Minister then dunks him under for a quite a bit longer, brings him up and says, Now brother, have you found Jesus? No, I did not! said the drunk again. Disgusted, the Minister holds the man under for at least 30 seconds this time, brings him up and demands, For the grace of God, have you found Jesus yet?!!!?? The old drunk wipes his eyes and pleads, Are you sure this is where he fell in?
Wall of Clocks
said Rumsfeld. And whose clock is that one? St. Peter responded, Thats Donald Rumsfeld died and went to Abraham Lincolns clock. The hands heaven. As he stood in front of St.Peter have moved twice, telling us that Abe at the Pearly Gates, he saw a huge wall told only two lies in his entire life. of clocks behind him. He asked, What Wheres Bushs clock? asked Rumsare all those clocks? feld. St. Peter answered, Those are LieClocks. Everyone on Earth has a Lie- Bushs clock is in Jesus office. Hes Clock. Every time you lie the hands on using it as a ceiling fan. your clock will move. Oh, said Rumsfeld, whose clock is that? Thats Mother Teresas. The hands have never moved, indicating that she never told a lie. Incredible,
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celebrated we are. It doesnt matter what position we hold. Sin doesnt discriminate. It will destroy the king as well as the poor. It will bring down men of renown as well as men unknown! It will kill the master as well as the servant! Our only sure escape is holiness. We must be holy and stay holy. Holiness is not a certificate man can confer on us. It is not something we earn through intellectual effort. It is a character which evolves after one has spent time with God and learnt to sumes your body, and you will say, How obey His word. I hated discipline! The character of a If only I had not deGodly man is remanded my own way! vealed in the choices Oh, why didnt I pay he makes in life. A attention to those who Godly man will seek gave me instructions? I a Godly woman for have come to the brink marriage. He will not of utter ruin, and now chase women for the I must face public dissake of lustful plea- grace. . An evil man sure. He will choose is held captive by his the path of righteous- own sins which are ness and protect his ropes that catch and integrity. God knows hold him. He will die the danger we run into for lack of self-control; when we make wrong he will be lost because his incredible choices. In the book of of Proverbs chapter 5, folly.[Prov. 23 NLT] He warns men against Note: immoral women. It is a foolish and disRun from her! Dont obedient act to see go near the door of her someone elses wife house! If you do, you and covet her. will lose your honor Thou shall not covet and hand over to merci- your neighbors wife. less people everything Exodus 20:17 The you have achieved Bible says, drink in life. Strangers will water out of your own obtain our wealth, cistern, and running and someone else will water out of your own enjoy the fruit of your well. Proverbs 5:15 labor. Afterward you means that love and sex will groan in anguish should be reserved for when disease con- your wife alone, not to
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Satan dangled Uriahs wife, Bathsheba, before David. She was like a ripe apple, so ripe that David could not resist! Yes, David saw a naked woman bathing, desired her, committed adultery with her and finally committed murder in order to have her for himself! No matter how much of a celebrated beauty Bathsheba was, David was not supposed to covet her. Didnt he know the law? Didnt he meditate on the law day and night? Didnt he swear to keep the law in his heart? Didnt he have his own wife? I believe that Davids encounter with this woman was not entirely coincidental or accidental. Bathsheba was a daughter of Eliam, one of Davids bodyguards. This lady was also a wife to one of Davids chief army officers. There is no way she could be such a total stranger whos father or husband David could claim not to have known. Why then would the king stoop so low to commit such a sin with her? It doesnt matter how
Jesus is ready to forgive you now. Arise from your old ways and shine in Jesus name. Man, do not allow your past to destroy your future. Jesus loves. Dont continue in your sin and its guilt.
be shared with strangers. One sin will lead you to another. David did not only sleep with somebody elses wife, he had this affair with a subordinates wife. How low? Worst of all, there arose the need to kill the poor man in order to finish what he had started. It may not always be easy to get out of a relationship. Before you get into it, think well because you may need to do some cover up. Badly so, the punishment was grave. Glory be to God. David still had another chance to repent and walk in the anointing. Man, in case you too have messed up, it is time for you to get up and never allow the
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Are you Paying Enough Rent?

Child-Family Advocate Marion Wright Edelman sums up the type of responsibility we should all be concerned about: Service is the rent we pay to be living [on this earth]. It is the very purpose of life and not something you do in your spare time. The recent announcement from the Nobel Prize Organization that The 2011 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded jointly to President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Leymah Gbowee of Liberia, and Tawakkul Karman of Yemen has been an encouraging occurrence for the world. According to the Nobel Prize Organization, the three womens rights activists were chosen, for their non-violent struggle for the safety of women and for womens rights to full participation in peacebuilding work. The story of the life of each of these women testifies of their personal commitment to working for the rights of women in their nations. More than mere duty, their causes have become a purposeful responsibility for each of them
Norka Blackman-Richards USI News Columnist As a nation, we have become in many ways, conscious advocates for the respect of individual and collective rights. As a result we live in a society where pets, trees, and humans all seem to have the same rights. The advantage is that this heightened awareness of the boundaries of respect that we should have for fellow humans, animals and nature has made us more compassionate and more aware of the need to protect the rights of the vulnerable amongst us. As an outcome of this heightened empathy, the development of organizations that seek to provide protection through education and advocacy for the rights of specific groups is on the rise. Nevertheless, we sometimes seem to forget that responsibilities are a fundamental part of rights. We cannot defend or protect rights without establishing responsibilities. Doing otherwise contributes to injustice and creates imbalance. The following quote by
Exiled on several occasions, she went back to her country after the ousting of a long-time warlord and became the first democratically elected female president of Africa. Under her instrumental leadership, Liberia has become exemplary in the region for its peace and nationbuilding initiatives.
that abstinence was funny, but some of the women did, as did many around the world. Gbowee even threatened, in a rage of passion, to remove her clothes at a meeting between government leaders and rebels if the peace talks did not advance. Her tactics worked. Tawakkul Karman, head of Women Journalists Without Chains, was part of the now famous Arab Spring and continues to play a leading part in the struggle for womens rights and democracy and peace
in Yemen. Karman accepted her prize on behalf of all the uprisings throughout the Middle East stating, Im so happy with the news of this prize, she told the BBC in Arabic. I dedicate it to all the martyrs and wounded of the Arab Spring in Tunisia, Egypt, Yemen, Libya, and Syria
and to all the free people who are fighting for their rights and freedoms. All three women were brave enough to do whatever it took, including offering their lives in service, for the improvement of the lives of others.
Leymah Gbowee, was President Johnson not scared to break Sirleaf, valiantly with social norms in spoke truth to power her race to peace. She from her early days as called for women to a high school student withhold sex from and joined revolution- their men until peace ary movements against broke out. Not all the violence and cor- the men thought ruption in her country.
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contd from pg 21 troubles you have gotten yourself into to direct your destiny. David still got up, repented, sought the face of God, received forgiveness, and never walked into that kind of sin again. The decision is yours today. Eph. 4:22-28 says, You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness NIV Jesus is ready to forgive you now. Arise from your old ways and shine in Jesus name. Man, do not allow your past to destroy your future. Jesus loves you. Dont continue in your sin and its guilt. Men who do not give up their past sins always end up losing everything they have worked for. Man, dont be a loser. I am Pastor Abraham Obadare, a minister of the gospel at Christ Apostolic Church of America, Inc. You are welcome to worship with us at 108-02 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11435. You may also keep with us on 24 hours internet radio at www.eagernessofgod.org Our website address is www. wosem.org where you can demand videos for your enrichment, watch our live streaming or read past messages / articles. For Our TV programs show: Queens: QPTV 34 on Wednesdays at 2pm & Fridays at 5:30pm Brooklyn: BCAT 35/98 at 8:30 on 2nd & 4th Sundays Long Island: CABLEVISION 20 on Tuesday 8:30am Worldwide: LifezoneTV www.lifezonetv.com/index.html on Monday @ 6:30pm & Thursday @ 5:30pm
contd from pg 19 as the high priest and head of his household would have taken time to educate her. Do not let your social standing or the people you relate with affect the way you treat your husband who may be an introvert. You knew that before you married him! If he is content to let you shine, you must give him his due respect. Sarah, Abrahams wife in the Bible showed great honor to her husband calling him lord. If you have friends whose sole purpose is to discuss your husband negatively, it is time to keep them at an arms length. Do not let the altar of prayer and praise go cold in your home. Oh my husband is not even making any effort to make it happen You just do your part and the Holy Spirit will take care of the rest. Christmas is approaching. How many souls have entered into the kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ or stayed in it because of you this year? There is still time to enlist as an ambassador for Christ. Jesus is Lord! Grace Eledan is co-Pastor Leaders Church Intl. and the founder of Women Aflame Intl., a friendship network, intercession ministry and charity organization mentoring and mobilizing women to be more productive in their spheres of influence. She can be reached on (718) 5032580 or www.womenaflame. org Also follow us on Face book. Intercessory line open every Monday night from 9pm-10pm on (712) 4320800 Access code 330528#.
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Caution: Removal Proceedings Notices Still Being Issued to Immigrants

U.S. Immigration News would like to warn all immigrants not to be fooled by some of the report in the news that the current administration is slowing down in their aggression to pursue non-criminal illegal immigrants in the United States. What is happening in immigrant communities suggest that this is still a fallacy until we begin to see the implementation of the June 16, 2011 memo on favorable exercise of prosecutorial discretion. At the moment, the officers of the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are doing exactly the opposite of what the Memo suggested. Some immigrants have approached me with the suggestion to turn themselves in to the agents of Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) since they are not criminals with the hope that they will be released immediately and be granted the promised employment authorization cards. Let me encourage any immigrant contemplating this to hold off on the plan. Please wait to see if the memo will ever be implemented. According to the Janet Napolitano, the Secretary of Homeland Security, some cases are being reviewed and the implementation will begin very soon. It is important because of the current administrations record of not keeping promises that we all wait to see if they will actually do something to implement the Memo. Few days ago, some new clients brought some Notices to Appear before the court to my office. One of the immigrants was a 17year old. They do not have any criminal record. It is misleading to suggest that only criminals are being issued with these notices to appear before immigration courts for removal proceedings. The part that seem utterly unfair to the immigrant is when you get thrown into removal proceedings during the pendency of your appeal. Some of the unreasonable officers that cannot feel the pain of immigrants send out Notice to Appear without checking to see whether there is any pending appeal. Recently I received two cases in this category. The two clients appealed the decision of the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services, but during the pendency of the appeal, they received notices to appear before the court for removal proceedings. Even though the removal proceedings could be terminated by a motion as a result of the appeal, the USCIS simply will engineer the denial of the appeal to cover their error. By so doing, these immigrants will end up having to retain attorneys at a huge cost for legal representation before the immigration courts. President Obama could do something about this. All he needs to do is to call Janet Napolitano and her surrogates to order. Now, if you are an immigrant and you find yourself in removal proceedings, please tell your lawyer not to apply for voluntary departure. It is a shame that some lawyers get paid for serious legal representation, but short-circuit the process without the consent of their clients by applying for voluntary departure. I was in court the other day, I saw a lawyer representing this poor old woman who could barely speak English. When the Judge questioned the lawyer about the relief he was seeking, this unprepared lawyer ended up taking the suggestion of the judge by asking for voluntary departure. The old woman had no clue what was going on. How can you apply for voluntary departure for a client who wont be going anywhere? Most immigrants who accept voluntary departure end up not leaving the United States. The implication of accepting voluntary departure is that if you fail to go as ordered, you will be subject to a 10year bar from obtaining any relief. If the Comprehensive Immigration Reform is finally passed into law, this group who are currently running the 10year ban might not be able to obtain relief under the new To return them there information only, if law. Tell your lawyer unceremoniously is you need legal repnot to take voluntary an aberration. In my resentation, feel free
departure under any circumstance unless you are really sure you want to travel back to your home country. As an immigrant, I hate voluntary departure; I know that most immigrants came to the U.S. as a result of unpalatable situations in their home countries.
over 15years practice as an immigration attorney, if my recollection serves me right, I have only applied for voluntary departure twice and I brought the clients back to the United States within 6 months of their departure. This article is for your
to contact Attorney Joseph Famuyide at 718-647-6767 or send email to jfamuyide@ aol.com USI News
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N I G E R I A N L O W E R L E G I S L AT I V E H O U S E S T E P S D O W N B I L L TO ALLOW NIGERIANS ABROAD RIGHT TO VOTE.

Deliberations on a bill seeking an amendment to the 2010 Electoral Act to make it possible for Nigerians living abroad to vote during the countrys general elections, suffered a setback in the House of Representatives as it was stepped down abruptly. The bill was sponsored by the head of the House Committee on Diaspora, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Seeking an amendment to three sections of the Act pursuant to granting the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) powers to conduct elections beyond the shores of Nigeria, as well as allow Nigerians living outside the country to vote in all general elections. Indications that the bill would suffer a setback emerged immediately after Dabiri-Erewa concluded her lead debate on the general principles of the proposed amendment Bill. The Deputy Leader of the House, Leo Ogor raised concerns that Nigeria was not ripe for such an exercise, citing the cost implication as one of the reasons. Dabiri- Erewa had in her submissions argued that the amendment was necessary to give the over eight million Nigerians living abroad, who, according to her repatriate over twenty billion dollars yearly into the nations economy, a sense of belonging. She argued that about 115 countries in the world, 28 of them African countries, allow their citizens abroad to vote in their foreign locations, so Nigeria should not be an exception.
N I G E R I A N S I N T H A I L A N D C R Y F O R H E L P.
The Nigerian Community Association Thailand (NCAT), an umbrella body of Nigerians living in Thailand, has petitioned President Goodluck Jonathan, saying they deserve a better deal from the Nigerian ambassador to the Asian country. They alleged that the ambassador, Umaru Suleiman Azores, in collaboration with another Nigerian, Mr. Jerry Chike Obinabo is making life difficult for them. They claim the duo connive with the Thai police to arrest, detain, torture and imprison Nigerians on trumped-upcharges, they maintain that the ambassador is usually indifferent to the plight of his countrymen in Thai prisons, unlike his predecessor, Mr. Henry Offor. Furthermore, they allege that the ambassador consistently refuse to get involved when a Nigerian dies, pending the arrival of the deceased family. Another issue raised is the way money raised by the community for Nigerian prisoners and given to the ambassador is managed. The letter specifically calls on President Jonathan to stop Azores from further submission of Nigerian passports to the Thai authorities and subsequent ordering of their arrest by the police. The community is also asking the INTERPOL to bring Mr. Obinabo and officials of the NCAT to Nigeria where they would both have a level play ground to prove their cases. Olakunle O. Bolarinwa, Is a Nightline Family Member Of The Voice Of America {VOA}. E-mail: busayj@gmail.com
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International Correspondent
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Ayobami Odeyemi
There are evolving customs and traditions relating to celebration of marriages in every human society, regardless of their relative primitiveness. Celebration of marriages or marriage ceremonies is to most ethnics and races, a customary rite of passage which every young man and woman must of necessity undergo as a prerequisite to becoming full-fledged adults. It is one of the areas where the uniqueness of a people and diversity of cultures come to fore. In some cultures, marriage ceremony is a one-day affair, in some, it is week-long, while in some, especially in Africa, marriage is celebrated in a series of ceremonies spread over several months or even in some cases, years The rites to be performed, the pre-requirements, activities and the duration of the ceremonies vary from one culture to another. There are more than 1,000 cultural units in Africa and each culture, each tribe, has its own wedding and marriage traditions, many of which can trace their origins back hundreds or even thou-
sands of years. Rich African values and traditions find expression in the manner in which marriage is celebrated. African traditional societies attach much significance to marriage as a form of social contract binding not just on the two individuals who are directly involved but also their families and in most cases their respective communities. Marriage is not just the creation of a new branch in a family tree but also the creation of a family bond between two independent families. Marriage in the traditional African society serves more than its primary purpose of procreation and companionship; it serves both political as well as socio-economic ends. It is not unusual for families to give out their beautiful daughters to the monarchs and the rich as a way of maintaining social relevance. Weaker communities encourage or force their daughters to marry into stronger communities as a way of fostering peaceful co-existence. Marriage also serves commercial purposes as there are localities where women are given out in marriage to the family creditor or his nominee as part of debt settlement arrangement. In some part of Africa, it is customary for a woman to be married off without her consent and forcefully relocated to her husbands home. The consent of the womans family is considered more
Marriage in Africa
The celebration of marriage in the contemporary African society is now a blend of African customs, western traditions and religion. Although most of the ethnic groups still retain some of their peculiar customary practices, there appears to be a general mode of celebrating marriage that cuts across the various societies.
important than the consent of the woman herself. Nevertheless, regardless of the circumstances of marriage, there is always a form of celebration to mark the beginning of the new union. The reason for the celebration is not farfetched. Even in the early times, the manner in which a marriage was celebrated determined to a large extent the validity of the marriage as well as the rights and respect accorded either of the couple, especially the woman. All customary requirements had to be met as any leniency or indulgence on the part of the womans family may affect the value that would be placed on her by her husbands family and the observing members of the society. In the Yoruba land, a lady given away in marriage without the fulfillment of the customary obligations, most important of which is the traditional bride price, is regarded as Iyawo ofe (a free wife). Such a wife commands little or no respect from the members of her husbands family and even members of the community as a whole. It is the prevalent belief that a woman properly married cannot be subjected to abuse by the husband and his family as they would always remember that they married her at a huge cost. A woman married with all traditional requirements fully met has a higher social rank than one married through a defective process. While children from such cheaply married woman may not be tagged illegitimate out rightly, where the husband marries another woman properly (polygamy is more of a tradition) the children of the properly married woman would be able to lay a more legitimate claim to their fathers property and family titles. Times have changed and a lot have hapcontd on pg 30
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contd from pg 22 Their sacrifices were not easy. Their commitment to this cause means that there are high prices to pay for advocating for rights. The loss of privacy, the hours of personal and family time invested in working for the cause, the threats to personal safety are but a few of the many sacrifices these women have had to endure. However, their sacrifices have been worth the while; their efforts have brought hope to many in their countries and to many around the world who follow their stories and believe in their course. Undoubtedly, these three women have paid more than their share of the rent for living on this earth. The Nobel Prize is certainly not the culmination of their work but it is an affirmation of their services to mankind. Are you involved in the social issues and concerns of your community? Are you sacrificing a little of your time or talent to help alleviate someone elses pain? Are you paying enough rent for living on this earth? If your answers these questions is no, I invite you to consider two options. First, look for and join an organization that is really committed to making a tangible difference in this world. Volunteer your time and service to the ideals of this organization. Second, if you are not able to commit the time, your financial donations are valuable. Your donations can become the lifeblood of service. and money to helping others. Teach your children early that life is a gift and everything that they possess is an additional blessing to this gift. They are not entitled to anything and no one owes them anything. Cultivating this conscious awareness in your children will help them to grow up to become compassionate humans and benevolent citizens of this world. moral support can help to provide some form of hope. Never underestimate the reach of your monetary contribution. No matter how small, it can make a huge difference in the life of many. The fact is that one dollar can go a long way in the life of someone who is impoverished. There are many organizations that will be more than willing to become your personal conduits of service. When you and your family support a trust-worthy organization that advocates for hope, you are making a wise investment in purposeful service; it helps pay your rent for living on this earth. Editor of Empowerment 4 Real Women, and the Founder of 4 Real Women International, Inc. She is also an Assistant Director and the Academic Coordinator for the SEEK Program of the City University of Copyright 2011 New York at Queens by Norka Blackman- College. Richards, an educator, a writer and an empowerment speaker on women, education, diversity and generational issues, is the Chief
The need for hope in this world is great. People become depressed, commit suicide, become violent, render themselves powerless, and even die because they lack hope. You can help break the cycles of hopelessness that exist in the life of so In addition, encourage many in your comyour children to also munity and around the systematically give world. Your systematic back part of their time financial donations and
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Denial at DV Interview is a Lifetime Opportunity Lost. You Cannot Appeal.
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Greetings: I am an alien with a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering and I I am amazed that despite my numerous articles on am currently doing my masters in the same field here in New this matter, it continues to reoccur. You cannot outYork. I have tried to apply for so many jobs but they keep telling me that smart the system. The reason some immigrants still without papers I cannot work. In fact, I am sick and tired of this particular make this mistake of increasing their family size statement. Please how can your organization be of help to me in getting my after applying to the DV program is that some of papers? Some of my friends advise me to marry a citizen but I need to make their friends did the same thing years ago when the program just started. some enquiries in order not to make a hasty decision. I really want your orWise up immigrants, this is 2011. You have just missed a lifetime opganization to figure this out for me. What are the steps to take in becoming a portunity to live in the United States as a legal resident. The U.S. Depermanent resident of America? Thanks in anticipation of your response. partment of State randomly pick 100,000 winners every year, but only 55,000 winners will actually obtain green cards to enter into the United Thanks for your mail. I know its very frustrating States. There are requirements for denying about 45,000 people yearly especially if you have studied so hard to earn these degrees and one of such is if there is any change to the information supplied when and things are not turning out the way you had planned them. the application was filed and the one supplied during the processing. By Please do not be frustrated, keep pushing hard you will get adding your children who were alive at the time you applied automatithe right employer very soon. The information you gave is not sufficient. If cally disqualifies you. Unfortunately, there is no waiver or appeal of the you are doing your masters as an F-1 student, what you need to do is to get decision. Apply now to DV 2013, you may be lucky again. OPT work permit at the end of the program and find an employer in your field of study. Once you are employed, begin to work hard to impress them. After No Fiance Visa Through Green Card Holder getting comfortable with them, you may then suggest H1-B to your employer. The petitions are usually filed on April 1 of every year. Alternatively, you may My mother is engaged to a permanent resident alien. I choose to marry a U.S. citizen if you happen to fall in love. Please note that am under 21. If she files as second preference NOW she if you get married solely for immigration purposes and you are caught, you will need to be married BEFORE PAPERS ARE PROwill be charged with marriage fraud and that could earn you a life ban from CESSED. Her fianc on the other hand has had his green card for just all immigration benefits, including green card. Good luck. over a year and will have to wait another 4 to become a citizen. Looking Where There is a Will There is a Way; You Must Attend College at the Visa bulletin second Preference (if filed as such), it will take about 5years. Could a fianc visa work in this case or is it only for USC and not LPR? If not why? Dear Mr. Joseph Famuyide, Im a current 12th grader attending school in the Bronx. However, I am an undocumented alien. Right now, planning for college has become Sorry, there is no provision for fiance visa for woulda huge burden on my parents and I. Please, is there anyway be spouse of a permanent resident alien. Fiance visa you could help me? Thank you very much for reading my email. is only meant for a would-be spouse of a U.S. citizen. I am glad to read that you will not allow lack of status deter you from pursuing higher education. Where there is a will, there is always a way. I assume that you have some months to go in the 12th grade. Please apply for a tax identification number with IRS and use the number to applying for school. This number is not the same as a social security number but some private schools will allow you to attend and earn credits while trying to solve this problem. You will need to pray that Congress revisits the Dream Act again. The Dream Act once passed will solve your problem, please be encouraged. If you need further assistance, kindly pay us a visit at the office with your parents.
Having gone through your website I feel you might be able to help solve my problem. I attended a Diversity Visa interview on the 15th, which was unfortunately not successful. The person who applied for me erroneously forgot to add my kids information to the application. So the denial is on the grounds that my application was incomplete. Is that the end of everything? Can I get a waiver or appeal my case? Please advice.
Also, it appears that your mother and her fianc are in the United States; therefore, there will be no need for fiance visa. All your mother needs do is to maintain low profile and remain under the immigration radar for the next four years to enable her fianc become a U.S. citizen, then he will be able to apply for and obtain her permanent resident status. Its a matter of time; tell her to wait.
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Matter of Paula CRUZ DE ORTIZ, Respondent

Because section 246(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. 1256(a) (2006), relates only to proceedings to rescind lawful permanent resident status acquired through adjustment of status, the 5-year statute of limitations in that section is not applicable to bar the removal of an alien who was admitted to the United States with an immigrant visa. Garcia v. Attorney General of the United States, 553 F.3d 724 (3d Cir. 2009), distinguished. FOR RESPONDENT: Cecilia Rodriguez, Esquire, New York, New York FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY: Arya S. Ranasinghe, Assistant Chief Counsel BEFORE: Board Panel: COLE, PAULEY, and WENDTLAND, Board Members. PAULEY, Board Member: In a decision dated June 4, 2010, an Immigration Judge terminated the removal proceedings against the respondent, finding that she was not removable because her lawful permanent resident status had not been rescinded pursuant to section 246(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. 1256(a) (2006), within 5 years of her admission. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has appealed from that decision. The appeal will be sustained and the record will be remanded to the Immigration Judge. I. FACTUAL AND PROC E D U R A L HISTORY The respondent is a native and citizen of the Dominican Republic. On November 9, 1989, she was with an altered document and her subsequent conviction, and she therefore had no valid entry document. At a hearing before the Immigration Judge, the respondent admitted the factual allegations and conceded the vides, in pertinent part, as follows: If, at any time within five years after the status of a person has been otherwise adjusted under the provisions of section 245 or 249 of this Act or any other provision of law to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, it shall appear to the satisfaction of the Attorney General that the person was not in fact eligible for such adjustment of status, the Attorney General shall rescind the action taken granting an adjustment of status. . . . Nothing in this subsection shall require the Attorney General to rescind the aliens status prior to commencement of procedures to remove the alien under section 240, and an order of removal issued by an immigration judge shall be sufficient to rescind the aliens status. (Emphasis added.) The DHS argues on appeal that these provisions for rescission of adjustment of status are inapplicable in the respondents case because she was admitted to the United States from abroad as a conditional lawful permanent resident, rather than acquiring that status through adjustment. For the same reason, the DHS contends that the Third Circuits decision in Garcia is not controlling. We review this question of law de novo and agree with the DHS. In Garcia, the Third Circuit found that it was bound by its precedential opinion in Bamidele v.
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Eric Holder U.S Attorney General
Matter of Paula CRUZ DE ORTIZ, Respondent Decided September 20, 2011 U.S. Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review Board of Immigration Appeals
convicted in the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico of using an altered passport to gain entry into the United States in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1543 (1988). In a decision dated November 14, 1989, an Immigration Judge ordered the respondent excluded from the United States, and she was deported the same day. Subsequently, the respondent was admitted to the United States as a conditional lawful permanent resident when she arrived in Newark, New Jersey, on February 9, 1995. The conditional basis of her residence was removed on December 30, 1996, upon the approval of her Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence (Form I-751). On June 27, 2009, the DHS issued a Notice to Appear (Form I-862) charging that the respondent was removable under section 237(a)(1)(A) of the Act, 8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(1) (A) (2006), as an alien who was inadmissible at the time of entry under sections 212(a)(2)(A)(i)(I), (6)(C)(i), and (7)(A)(i)(I) of the Act, 8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2)(A)(i)(I), (6)(C) (i), and (7)(A)(i)(I) (2006). According to the Notice to Appear, the respondent was inadmissible when she was admitted in 1995 because she had been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude, she procured her admission as a conditional lawful permanent resident by fraud or willful misrepresentation by failing to disclose her attempted unlawful entry charges in the Notice to Appear. However, she filed a motion to terminate the proceedings based on the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in Garcia v. Attorney General of the United States, 553 F.3d 724 (3d Cir. 2009). The DHS opposed the motion, arguing that the provisions for rescission of lawful permanent resident status in section 246(a) of the Act are only applicable to aliens who acquired that status through the process of adjustment. The Immigration Judge disagreed and terminated the proceedings. II. ANALYSIS Section 246(a) of the Act, which is entitled Rescission of Adjustment of Status, currently pro-
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Good News: DHS to Begin Deportation Review Soon Employment Authorization Card will Be Issued
This news report is culled from the CNN for our readers. We have adopted the wait and see approach while reporting what is in the news to all our readers. According to Mike Ahlers of the CNN while reporting on what the DHS Chief, Janet Napolitano told the Congress on October 19, 2011, The Obama administration soon will begin its systematic review of the approximately 300,000 pending deportation cases, separating high priority cases involving criminals it wants to deport from low priority cases it will drop, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano told Congress Wednesday. The effort marks another point in an evolution of immigration enforcement away contd from pg 26 pened over the past century to rid African societies of some of its obnoxious traditions and discriminatory practices, but much more, a lot has also happened to erode some of the rich cultural values that set the continent apart and trivialized what use to be regarded as significant. Largely responsible for this change is the advent of western education/civilization and religion. The celebration of marriage in the contemporary African society is now a blend of African customs, western traditions and religion. Although most of the ethnic groups still retain some of their peculiar customary practices, there appears to be a general mode of celebrating marriage that cuts across the various societies / cultures. Introduction: This occasion is the first formal meeting between the intending couples family where the marriage proposal is made by the mans family and all issues pertaining to the bride price and other requirements are discussed. At some point in the course of the ceremony, the principal members of both families may agree on a date for the main traditional wedding. Although, this meeting has become some sort of extra ordinary ceremony which is now being celebrated extravagantly, it is not the traditional wedding, but a mere pre wedding gathering to mark the formal engagement of the couple. The introduction ceremony does not confer a married status on the intending couple. It is not unusual for an intending couple to break up after the introduction ceremony. When this happens, neither of the two families owe any obligation to the other as there had been no marriage between the estranged lovers. In some cultures, gifts already exchanged between the parties may be returned and in modern times, an aggrieved party may approach the court for a breach of promise to marry. Traditional Wedding: As earlier mentioned the families of the intending couple may at the introduction ceremony or afterwards choose a date for the traditional wedding. There are several traditions observed in the celebration of customary marriage in several parts of the African Continent. However, one of the essential requirements for the celebration of a valid customary marriage, which is common to most cultures, is the payment of the bride price by the grooms family. Customary marriage is a legally recognized marriage that confers a married status on the couple. Religious wedding/Statutory marriage: After the traditional weddings, most couple also celebrates their marriage in accordance with their religions tenets. There are different religions represented in Africa. Many northern Africans, especially, have been influenced by Muslim traditions, while further south there are more Christian, Hindu, and even Jewish traditions interspersed with more ancient traditions. The Christian marriage is tagged white wedding as same was gotten from the white missionary that brought the Christian faith and western education to the African Continent. This form of celebration is often merged with the celebration of the statutory marriage, provided the church has obtained the necessary accreditation from government as a recognized place of worship and the couple had prior to the wedding obtained the requisite license and approvals from the local marriage registry. Other organized religions too are able to conduct weddings in accordance with religious rites and at the same time confer the statutory marriage status on the couple. Otherwise couples who are interested in getting married under the statutory law may still have to attend a local marriage registry to be statutorily married. from the worksite raids of the Bush administration and towards deportations of illegal immigrants in prisons and jails. Napolitano said a group of Homeland Security and Justice Department officials will begin a small pilot review of immigration cases in two or three weeks, and hopes to rapidly expand its efforts. Under the policy announced last year, federal immigration officials will place the highest priority on deporting illegal immigrants who pose a danger to public safety and national security, while administratively closing other cases, taking into consideration a list of factors. Those factors include the persons length of stay in the United States, whether the immigrant arrived as a child, served in the military and has a spouse, child or parent who is a U.S. citizen. DHS officials say the new policy, which gives immigration officials prosecutorial discretion, is similar to policies of previous administrations, and is a common sense approach to immigration enforcement. But critics have blasted the policy, saying that by administratively closing cases, the Obama administration is giving amnesty to illegal immigrants. The policy is alarming, especially for those of us who firmly believe in the rule of law, Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, said. Grassley said much is unknown about the policy, and wondered if illegal immigrants with criminal convictions will be eligible to stay in the country, and what will happen to undocumented immigrants whose cases are closed. We want answers. We want transparency and accountability. We want to be part of the process, Grassley added. In a recent speech, Napolitano said critics ignore the fact the number of deportations has increased during the Obama administration, and that the composition of that number has fundamentally changed. The ranks of deported people consist of more convicted criminals, recent border crossers, egregious immigration law violators and immigration fugitives than ever before, she said. Of the 396,906 individuals removed from the U.S. in fiscal 2011, nearly 55 percent had been convicted of felonies or misdemeanors. Thats an 89 percent increase of criminals from three years ago, the DHS said. Napolitano said DHS has eliminated worksite raids, saying they did nothing to enhance public safety. Instead, the Obama administration has focused on prosecuting employers who violate employment laws, she said. She also said the departments focus on criminal illegal immigrants is better than the ad hoc approach where non-criminal aliens are more likely to be removed than criminals.
to Appear before Immigration Judges for removal proceedings contrary to what is being reported. This article is for your information only, if you need legal representation, feel free to contact Attorney Joseph Famuyide at 718-647-6767 or send email to jfamuyide@ aol.com.
Unfortunately, the U.S. Immigration News USI News findings show that noncriminal aliens are still being issued Notices
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Petition For Your Brothers & Sisters Now

Despite all the signs pointing to a complete overhaul of the U.S. Immigration law sooner than later, some immigrants are still living in denial. Imagine President Obama loosing the election in 2012 and envision the Republicans winning the presidency and securing majority seats in the U.S. Senate. Then know that if this happens, the Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill will be passed and it will be enforcement driven. If this happens, the first route to benefit that will be axed will be petitions for brothers and sisters. We got this indication during President Bushs effort to pass the Comprehensive Immigration Reform. If such a scenario plays out, you will no longer be able to file for your brothers and sisters in and outside of the United States. Please be advised that it is okay to have more than one application pending before the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. Even if you have filed for your brothers and sisters, they can still explore other avenues to obtain status including marriage to U.S. citizens. Do not look at the estimated length of time the processing takes, please file now. The law could change to speed up the process. No one can predict what will happen in the 2012 Presidential Election if the current state of the economy lingers. Be wise. This article is for your information only; it is not a legal advice. If you need assistance, please feel free to contact Joseph Famuyide, Esq. at 718-647-6767 or send an e-mail to www.lawyerfamuyide.com.
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