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Attorney Famuyide Wins Aruba Vacation Waiver Case


This was a case that could be described as sweet and sour. It started from a marriage ceremony in New York to an exquisite honeymoon in Aruba and ended up in near denial of permanent resident status before the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services until Attorney Famuyide was brought to the rescue. ...

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Visa Bulletin For January 2012


Number 40 Volume IX A. STATUTORY NUMBERS
1. This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during January. 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 December 8th. 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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specified allocation cut-off number: 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. Simi-

larly, 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.

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 above.)

Employment-Based Preference

Diversity Immigrant (DV) Category

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. Third: Skilled Workers, Professionals, and Other Workers: 28.6% of the worldwide level, plus any numbers not required by first and second preferences, not

more than 10,000 of which to *Other Workers. 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 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.,

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 one country can receive more than seven percent of the available diversity visas in any one year. For January, immigrant numbers in 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

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.) 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.

*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 Employment 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.

*NOTE: For January, F2A numbers EXEMPT from per-country limit are available to applicants from all countries with priority dates earlier than 22MAR09. F2A numbers SUBJECT to per-country limit are available to applicants chargeable to all countries EXCEPT MEXICO with priority dates beginning 22MAR09 and earlier than 22APR09. (All F2A numbers provided for MEXICO are exempt from the per-country limit; there are no F2A numbers for MEXICO subject to per-country limit.)

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Attorney Famuyide Wins Aruba Vacation Waiver Case


immigrant will be allowed to reenter the U.S. or adjust status in the U.S. This was a case in which two young lovers got engaged and later got married in a well celebrated ceremony in New York. The wedding was well attended by friends and families. Immediately after the ceremony, the U.S. Citizen petitioned for the spouse. Adjustment of status application was filed. The parties also applied for advanced parole. According to them, they called the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services office and were told that the immigrant could travel with advanced parole. They applied and the immigrant was issued advanced parole. They both arranged a week long honeymoon in Aruba using a 5 star hotel near the beach. This new couple spent good money and had a blast of their lifetime frequenting beaches, well packaged dinners and room services. They documented all the fun with a view that all the pictures in those beautiful swimming pools will surely show that their marriage was bonafide. They were confident of their relationship. They had everything on the USCIS list for the interview; therefore, they concluded that they do not need the assistance of any immigration attorney.

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This was a case that could be described as sweet and sour. It started from a marriage ceremony in New York to an exquisite honeymoon in Aruba and ended up in near denial of permanent resident status before the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services until Attorney Famuyide was brought to the rescue. For many years, Attorney Famuyide has written numerous articles regarding traveling out of the United States with advanced parole by immigrants who have overstayed the period allowed on their I-94 card when they initially entered the United States. To date, many immigrants are still falling victims of the trap of advance parole. Advanced parole is a travel document provided by the USCIS to anyone who has a pending adjustment of status application as permission to travel abroad and return to continue to application for green card. The issuance of this document, according to the USCIS is not a guarantee that such an

They were wrong. At the interview, the tide turned against them. The officer told them that the immigrant will not be eligible to be issued permanent resident status card until after 10years because of their trip to Aruba for honeymoon. It was a case of sweet and sour. The elated couple left the interview dejected. They were facing situation that suddenly altered their future plans together. It was at this stage that Attorney Famuyide was retained to the rescue. Attorney Famuyide advised the couple that they could apply for waiver of the unlawful presence and if successful the 10years penalty could be waived by the U.S. Citizenship

& Immigration Services. All these started sometimes around the middle of 2011. Attorney Famuyide filed the application for waiver and put together a 200 page brief in support of the case. Three months later, the immigrant received his green card in the mail. Another mission accomplished, but at a huge cost. Most immigrants are very careless. They never bother to read anything in print. In the middle of the advanced parole approval, the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Service put a warning there, but immigrants wont read it. The USCIS warned that any immigrant who has overstayed their entry by one year, if he or she voluntarily

travels abroad will be barred for 10years. If the overstay is for 6months, the person will be barred for 3years. If the couple read that portion of the approval, they would have been warned. It is very truly that the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services gives advanced parole without hesitation to immigrants with pending adjustment of status application to travel abroad. It is also true that in most jurisdictions, particularly New York District, the advance parole issued by the USCIS contain warning about Section 212(a)(9)(B)(i and ii) of the Immigration & Nationality Act which could render such an immigrant inadmissible either at the port of entry or at adjustment of status interview. If you have overstayed

your visa and have traveled on advanced parole subsequently, you might need waiver to pass your adjustment of status interview. It is not easy to obtain waiver. It is not just by completing the form. You will need to prove that your U.S. citizen spouse will suffer extreme hardship if you are deported. This article is for your information only, it is not a legal advice, if you have any question regarding issues similar to the ones raised in this article, please feel free to contact Joseph Famuyide, Esq. at 718-647-6767 or send your email question to jfamuyide@aol.com.

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WASHINGTON U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), marking a significant milestone in its efforts to provide relief to victims of crimes, has for the second straight year approved 10,000 petitions for U nonimmigrant status, also referred to as the U-visa. On an annual basis, 10,000 U-visas are set aside for victims of crime who have suffered substantial mental or physical abuse and are willing to help law enforcement authorities investigate or prosecute crime. Providing immigration protection to victims of crime and their families while aiding law enforcement efforts to bring criminals to justice is

USCIS Grants 10,000 U Visas to Victims of Crimes


of the utmost importance to the Agency and the public we serve, said USCIS Director Alejandro Mayorkas. than 45,000 victims and their immediate family members have received U-visas since the implementation of this program. As part of this effort, USCIS adjudications officers have traveled to 30 cities, including Boston, Philadelphia, Seattle and Los Angeles to train federal, state and local law enforcement and immigrant-serving organizations on immigration protections available to immigrants who are victims of human trafficking, domestic violence and other crimes. USCIS will continue to accept and adjudicate new U-visa petitions, and will resume issuing U-visas on Oct. 1, 2011, the first day of fiscal year 2012. Courtesy: uscis.gov

Due in large part to public education and partnerships forged with law enforcement agencies and service providers, USCIS reached the statutory maximum of 10,000 U-visas per fiscal year for the second year in a row since it began approving petitions for them in 2008. It is a significant milestone for the program created by Congress to strengthen law enforcements ability to investigate and prosecute cases of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other crimes while at the same time offering protection to victims of such crimes. More

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Lisa-Anne Ray-Byers speechlrb@yahoo.com 10 Medical Conditions That Can Present as ADHD! Q. My nephew was diagnosed by his teacher as having ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). It turned out to be a hearing loss due to a middle ear infection. How can this mistake happen? A. First, a teacher is not qualified to make an ADHD diagnosis. Only a doctor, usually a pediatric neurologist, is permitted to make such a diagnosis. In the school setting, a psychologist who has extensive experience working with ADHD students can also make a reasonable diagnosis of this disorder. However, he/she cannot prescribe medications. That said, a teacher can share that the behaviors exhibited by the child are consistent with ADHD and a doctor referral should occur. Diagnosing many illnesses and disorders can be difficult because many disorders mimic each other. Often it is a process of elimination.

1. People with autism can seem to lack the ability to create emotional bonds and can struggle with interactions with others. Children with autism are often over-excited when in high stimulus environments, which can mimic hyperactivity. Both children with ADHD and children with autism can have a hard time adjusting to change. 2. People that suffer from hearing impairments can experience problems in social situations and may have underdeveloped communication. They may have a hard time paying attention because of their inability to hear properly. Undiagnosed hearing loss can appear to be missing details of conversations, not listening or not paying attention. These symptoms are also common in individuals with ADHD.

trate, and forgetfulness can be mistaken for memory loss.

4. Iron Deficiency in adults causes lethargy, feeling exhausted and irritability. In infants and children, however, the symptoms include irritability, inability to concentrate, impaired cognitive skills and a short attention span. Children with ADHD also show symptoms of inability to concentrate and are distracted 3. Hypothyroidism easily, mimicking a can create feelings of short attention span. sadness or depression. People with ADHD 5. Lead poisoning, can also suffer from even at low levels, these feelings, espe- can create a number cially if depression is a of problems. Some co-existing condition. complications of Hypothyroidism also lead toxicity include includes symptoms mental retardation, of inability to con- decreased school percentrate and memory formance, short-term problems. ADHD also memory problems, inincludes the symptom ability to concentrate inability to concen- and decreased cogni-

tive function. Many of these symptoms are also seen in children with ADHD.

red dye, corn syrup or additional additives. These reactions can include anger, agitation, impulsiveness, 6. Mental retardation hyperactivity and lack can appear as emotion- of concentration. al immaturity. Some symptoms include 8. Some children with limited social skills, mild seizures can exschool performance perience absence issues and needing seizures lasting only extra time to learn. a few seconds. SomeSymptoms of mild times these seizures mental retardation are not even noticeinclude forgetfulness able. After a seizure and the inability to there can be a period connect consequences of several hours where with actions. someone feels disoriented and confused, 7. Hypoglycemia, also causing difficulty folcalled low blood sugar, lowing directions or can cause a number of being attentive. symptoms similar to ADHD including ag- 9. For children with gression, hyperactiv- sensory disorder, overity, and inability to sit stimulation can create still or low concentra- symptoms similar to tion levels. In addi- ADHD. They may tion, some people also take risks without have an adverse reac- understanding the tion to chemicals in danger, quickly jump food, such as, MSG, from activity to activ-

ity, be accident-prone or have difficulty paying attention. 10. Although people with ADHD notoriously have difficulty sleeping, they may or may not have a sleep disorder. The inability to get a good nights sleep interferes with many daytime activities. People that lack sleep can have a hard time concentrating, communicating, following directions, and may suffer decreased short-term memory. People with ADHD may experience many of these symptoms, unrelated to getting a good nights sleep. Visit this link for more information! http://www.healthcentral.com/adhd/cf/ slideshows/10-medical-conditions-thatshare-symptoms-withadd-adhd/last_slide/ contd on pg 13

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On behalf of the entire staff of the U.S. Immigration News, I want to wish all our readers a Happy New Year. We hope to serve you even better this year 2012, by providing timely and up to date immigration information to the general public as they become available. One important news every immigrant in the United States must expect this month is about what the Department of Homeland Security will be doing regarding the implementation of the June 17, 2011 Memo on the favorable exercise of prosecutorial discretion as pertaining to pending removal proceedings. Last month, the USI News reported that the Department of Homeland Security set up pilot locations in Baltimore and Denver. It appears that the review will become nationwide as early as the middle of January 2012. The matter pertaining to the review appears to be a moving target with changes being made almost every time a press release is issued. ing immigrants with pending removal cases could file a motion with the Department of Homeland Security and the court declining the closure of any case in the exercise of prosecutorial discretion. While this is good news since the immigrant is given the opportunity to determine the course of his or her case, the bad news is this that once an immigrant rejects the closure in the exercise of prosecutorial discretion, such an immigrant can no longer request for it. Every immigrant will be given only one chance. For example, if an immigrant with pending removal proceedings rejects closure based on expectation of approval that could lead to permanent resident status and the approval does not come through, such an immigrant could end up being deported since the immigrant can no longer apply for the closure of the case.

It simply means that every immigrant must make the decision with due consultation with their attorney as to whether or not to elect to accept The latest is that immi- the offer to close their grants will be granted removal proceedings. the choice of choosing whether or not Let me sound this note they want their case of warning before noto be closed. From the taries highjack this last comment made process and convince at the pilot location, some immigrants to attorneys represent- file applications or sur-

render themselves for removal proceedings. It appears that the Department of Homeland Security has changed their earlier decision to grant applicants whose cases are closed deferred action and issue employment authorization cards to them. The latest information regarding issuance of employment authorization card to anyone whose case is closed is that the Department of Homeland Security will make this decision on a case by case basis. They will set up a body that will review each case and determine whether or not it is appropriate to issue employment authorization card. This decision might

have been made to stem the tide of possible massive filing of applications such as asylum to enter into removal proceedings. This appears not to make any sense, since the U.S. is not looking to create more liabilities for herself. At the end, the issuance of employment authorization cards might be automatic. The goal of the process is to decongest the courts and put a human face on the implementation of immigration laws particularly as it affects immigrants who might be qualified for the Dream Act. Some immigrants who might qualify under the Dream Act when

passed will benefit tremendously from this change in enforcement tactics. Some of these young people are already showing up in Court. If the government suspends their prosecution, they will have the opportunity to remain in the United States for the passage of the Dream Act. These are what will be done when ICE favorably exercises prosecutorial discretion, it essentially will decide not to assert the full scope of the enforcement authority available to the agency in a given case. In the civil immigration enforcement context, the term prosecutorial discretion applies to a

broad range of discretionary enforcement decisions, including but not limited to the following: deciding to issue or cancel a notice of detainer; deciding to issue, reissue, serve, file, or cancel a Notice to Appear (NTA); focusing enforcement resources on particular administrative violations or conduct; deciding whom to stop, question, or arrest for an administrative violation; deciding whom to detain or to release on bond, supervision, personal recognizance, or other condition; seeking expedited removal or other forms of removal by means

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cont from pg 8 other than a formal removal proceeding in immigration court; settling or dismissing a proceeding; granting deferred action, granting parole, or staying a final order of removal; agreeing to voluntary departure, the withdrawal of an application for admission, or other action in lieu of obtaining a formal order of removal; pursuing an appeal; executing a removal order; and responding to or joining in a motion to reopen removal proceedings and to consider joining in a motion to grant relief or a benefit. DHS will consider these factors when exercising prosecutorial discretion; the agencys civil immigration enforcement priorities; the persons length of presence in the United States, with particular consideration given to presence while in lawful status; the circumstances of the persons arrival in the United States and the manner of his or her entry, particularly if the alien came to the United States as a young child; the persons pursuit of education in the United States, with particular consideration given to those who have graduated from a U.S. high According to the June school or have suc17, 2011 memo, the cessfully pursued or are pursuing a college or advanced degrees at a legitimate institution of higher education in the United States; whether the person, or the persons immediate relative, has served in the U.S. military, reserves, or national guard, with particular consideration given to those who served in combat; the persons criminal history, including arrests, prior convictions, or outstanding arrest warrants; the persons immigration history, including any prior removal, outstanding order of removal, prior denial of status, or evidence of fraud; whether the person poses a national security or public safety concern; the persons ties and contributions to the community, including family relationships; the persons ties to the home country and condition~ in the country; the persons age, with particular consideration given to minors and the elderly; whether the person has a U.S. citizen or permanent resident spouse, child, or parent; whether the person is the primary caretaker of a person with a mental or physical disability, minor, or seriously ill relative; whether the person or the persons spouse is pregnant or nursing; whether the person or the persons spouse suffers from severe mental or physical illness; whether the persons nationality renders removal unlikely; Whether the person is likely to be granted temporary or permanent status or other relief from removal, including as a relative of a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; whether the person is likely to be granted temporary or permanent status or other relief from removal, including as an asylum seeker, or a victim of domestic violence, human trafficking, or other crime; and whether the person is currently cooperating or has cooperated with Federal, State or Local law enforcement authorities, such as ICE, the U.S Attorneys or Department of Justice, the Department of Labor, or National Labor Relations Board, among others. This article is for your information only; it is not a legal advice. USI News will monitor how this memo is being interpreted and applied and let our readers know in the next edition steps to take to obtain favorable exercise of prosecutorial discretion. If you need any further clarification or if you have any question, please feel free to contact Attorney Famuyide at 718-6476767 or send e-mail to jfamuyide@aol.com. USI News

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averted with a onetime visit to the doctors office many months earlier. Mr. John was a selfemployed, successful man of about the same age as Mr. Doe. He had been healthy all his life too. He did not have any complaints that could make him suspect his blood pressure was high. He worked diligently until he was halted unexpectedly. His first visit to a doctor in over twenty years was a 911 call when he could not speak or move some parts of his body, not to mention helping himself. He had a stroke not realizing he had high blood pressure for a long time. A trip to a doctor years earlier for routine check-up would have warded off a lifelong disability. Some men have been told by health practitioners at a point that their blood pressure is high. Many never return to have it checked again. Neither do they take precautionary measures to control the blood pressure. To make matters worse, there is a popular myth amongst men that all blood pressure medications affect sexual function. Some men therefore, would rather have untreated high blood pressure than suffer what they have been made to believe is one of the consequences of treatment. In reality, not all blood

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Mr. Doe is a wellpaid, hardworking, upand-about man in his forties. He has been healthy for as long as he can remember except for body aches once in a while which he attributes to hard work. He has a good health insurance plan but does not see the need to see a doctor because he feels fine. He developed some pain in one of his joints for some months but was unable to take time off his busy schedule. He stumbled on one of our articles in the US Immigration Newspaper and decided to check out the painful joint which had begun affecting the way he walked. He passionately requested, Doctor please write an appeal to men; many are like me who think there is no need to check out our bodies and by the time we do, a lot of damage has already been done. Needless to say Mr. Does joint pain was caused by underlying problems. The lack of quick attention had resulted in some major damage that could have been

pressure medications affect sexual function. You should feel free to discuss the issue with your doctor instead of staying home and suffering from the complications of uncontrolled high blood pressure. As surprising as these situations may seem, they happen very often among men in the middle age group. Many find that they are too busy working or they just dont feel the need to go to the doctor. However, as a result of that thought process, when they finally do, they find that they are not as healthy as they assumed. This is not in any way to single out men, but there are more opportunities that force women to

the doctor. At the very least, women of childbearing age will see the doctor every time they are pregnant. What then should be done? Have routine physical examination yearly whether or not your job requires it. This should entail detailed history of your health status and thorough examination. Even if you do not have health insurance, try to pay for basic doctors visit and blood work. Many doctors give discount to non-insured people. It will always be cheaper to test when there is no apparent problem than to treat an escalated health issue. Basic blood test that should be done should include a meta-

bolic profile (checks the major electrolytes, the kidney, liver); complete blood count (checks level of red and white blood cells); Lipids (cholesterol good and bad and fat); and urine as necessary. It is also good to get a baseline electrocardiogram when you are above forty. Other screening tests that are age-dependent will be offered to you. Please refer to the article: Prevention is Cheaper than Cure. If the doctor informs you that something is abnormal, try to follow through with the recommendations till it is resolved. Take Home Message Good health is vital to enjoying all that you have worked for. Do

not let assumptions based solely on feelings deprive you of long life. It is not worth dying cheap in a nation where you could easily be checked and treated. Do not die prematurely leaving to suffer the very people you intend to provide for through your hard work. Create time for your health. Dr. Oluwatoyosi Dairo can be reached at Amazing Medical Services located at 110-16 Sutphin Blvd, Jamaica NY 11435 or by phone at (718)526-7600. Disclaimer: This article is intended for education purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your doctor.

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He continued to encourage her before he prayed and gave her some Scriptures to meditate on. Can I call you once in a while if - Oh yes. Sure, you can. He brought out his call card. Here, you can have this. Thank you. Here is my own card as well. Thanks. Youre welcome. He got up to walk her to the door. Have a nice week. He said, touching her shoulder briefly as he usually did to people. In the car, on their way home, Richard told Tammy to try and get close to Helen. Why? Shes going through the effects of divorce and some emotional challenges. He told her about Helens marriage and the issues. Really? Tammy was surprised to hear that Helen was full of turmoil. No one can guess shes going through all that. She seems confident and very secure with her outward looks.

Hmm. Okay. I will do all I can to help her. Tammy promised then added, Or should I call her now and invite her to our house this evening or on Saturday? You can ask her. Do you have her phone number? Tammy asked. Yes. He gave her Helens call card. I will like to use your phone. She took his cellphone and called Helen. Richard heard Tammy dictating the house address to Helen. When she was through, Tammy told Richard, She prefers to come this evening. Thats fine. I told Mrs. John to see me at home as well. She was not in church today. Has Ngozis husband come to see you? Oh, that man? He came with his wife yesterday, and I took them to the pastor. Richard said. What did he say? Richard hissed. He didnt make much sense although he said they will come to church next Sunday. It seems he is tied to his mothers apron. He might eventually give his wife some serious problems as it appears his mother has total control of his life. Everything was my

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mother says my mother will not Mother this, Mother that. He hissed again. In the evening, Helen and a teenage girl arrived shortly after Mrs. John got to their house. After the greetings, Helen told them, This is my niece. I was just getting ready to come when she arrived. Im dropping her in her house when I leave here. Tammy entertained the visitors and they all talked together. Soon, Helen and the girl got up to leave. I thought you were coming to spend some time with us. Tammy said to Helen when she was seeing her off. That was the plan but I need to take my niece back home on time. Her mother doesnt like her to stay out late. Okay. We will be expecting you some other time. Tammy said. On Saturday, Richard and Tammy left the house in the afternoon. They visited Helens mother in the hospital and gave her some fruits and toiletries. From there, they went to the church for the couples programme. The senior pastors wife stood up and talked briefly. Her words were directed more

particularly at the women, encouraging them to be more responsive to their husbands, and try to meet their husbands needs especially in the area of sex. She and her husband were dressed casually. When she was through, she asked for comments. Four hands went up immediately. She signalled at Mrs. John. The slender woman looked at her husband and smiled as she got up. Mr. John pulled her hand to stop her. Richard saw it and said, Let her talk, Mr. John. Mr. John laughed. Smiling, Mrs. John started, Meeting my husbands sexual need is not the problem. The problem is that my husband is too singleminded! All the people laughed including Mr. John.

A tall man raised his hand and said, Can you please explain what you mean? The tall mans wife nudged him in the rib and said, She means that her husband is like you. Mrs. John continued, still smiling. My husband doesnt remember anything again when he has the urge. Is that my fault? Mr. John said in the background. I can meet his needs but first things first. I have to take care of the children, cook and clean the house but, she raised her hands up in surrender, he doesnt want to hear any such things until hes had his way. Laughing, her husband answered, You cant blame me. God said it is not good for the man to be alone. Everybody laughed.

Another woman spoke from the back. And the same God said there is a time for everything, a time to embrace and a time when you dont embrace. Everybody laughed loudly again including Tammy and Richard. Mrs. John went on. My husband doesnt seem to have that Scripture in his Bible. They all laughed. Richard found the discussions very interesting. The woman sat down and a pregnant woman got up. What do you want to say? Her husband asked, laughinh as he shoved his thick rimmed glasses up the bridge of his nose. The pregnant woman went ahead, anyway. Just last week, right in the presence of the children, he was kissing me. The children were contd on pg 13

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contd from pg 12 looking at us. Im sure they must have thought we were fighting. And then, he began to follow me around the house until - she burst into laughter. A man from the left side said, But I dont understand what these women are talking about! Are you complaining because your husbands want you or what? Would you prefer they go out and leave you alone? The husband of the pregnant woman laughed. Dont mind them. They dont know what they are talking about. The woman sat down. A man got up, looking very serious. Im happy we are discussing this issue today because - he paused for effect to get everyones attention, the truth is that my wife and I have been struggling in this area for some time and Im afraid it may get out of hand. Some of the men were nodding their heads and making side comments. Tammy looked at the mans wife. She looked embarrassed. The man continued in that very serious tone. I love my wife. I want her. Every other thing is okay but this. He raised a finger up. And this is a very important part of our marriage. Im concerned. The way she behaves when I want her youll be surprised! Its as if Im irresponsible. In fact there have been times I asked myself if something is wrong with me. Some of the people laughed. Im serious! The man said. I feel frustrated many times, I feel rejected. Some men were nodding their heads to show understanding. To be continued. This story is from the novel Oh Baby! by Pastor Taiwo Odubiyi To order this book and others by the same author, please contact: Tel:1-410-8187482, 410-5196888 Website: www.pastortaiwoodubiyi. org.uk Facebook: pastor mrs taiwo odubiyi

contd from pg 6 Symptoms of ADHD include: Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity are the key behaviors of ADHD. It is normal for all children to be inattentive, hyperactive, or impulsive sometimes, but for children with ADHD, these behaviors are more severe and occur more often. To be diagnosed with the disorder, a child must have symptoms for 6 or more months and to a degree that is greater than other children of the same age. Children who have symptoms of inattention may: Be easily distracted, miss details, forget things, and frequently switch from one activity to another Have difficulty focusing on one thing Become bored with a task after only a few minutes, unless they are doing something enjoyable Have difficulty focusing attention on organizing and completing a task or learning something new Have trouble completing or turning in homework assignments, often losing things (e.g., pencils, toys, assignments) needed to complete tasks or activities Not seem to listen when spoken to Daydream, become easily confused, and move slowly Have difficulty processing information as quickly and accurately as others Struggle to follow instructions. Children who have symptoms of hyperactivity may: Fidget and squirm in their seats Talk nonstop Dash around, touching or playing with anything and everything in sight Have trouble sitting still during dinner, school, and story time Be constantly in motion Have difficulty doing quiet tasks or activities. Children who have symptoms of impulsivity may: Be very impatient Blurt out inappropriate comments, show their emotions without restraint, and act without regard for consequences Have difficulty waiting for things they want or waiting their turns in games Often interrupt conversations or others activities. ADHD Can Be Mistaken for Other Problems Parents and teachers can miss the fact that children with symptoms of inattention have the disorder because they are often quiet and less likely to act out. They may sit quietly, seeming to work, but they are often not paying attention to what they are doing. They may get along well with other children, compared with those with the other subtypes, who tend to have social problems. But children with the inattentive kind of ADHD are not the only ones whose disorders can be missed. For example, adults may think that children with the hyperactive and impulsive subtypes just have emotional or disciplinary problems. Information gathered from the National Institutes of Mental Health website. http://www.nimh.nih.gov/ health/publications/attention-deficit-hyperactivitydisorder/complete-index. shtml#pub2 Lisa-Anne Ray-Byers is a licensed and certified speechlanguage pathologist who has worked in education for over two decades. She holds graduate degrees in speech-language pathology and multicultural education. She also holds certification in educational administration. She is the author of the book, They Say I Have ADHD, I Say Life Sucks! Thoughts From Nicholas and co-author of the book 365 Ways to Succeed With ADHD both available at www.Amazon.com. She is a member of the National Education Writers Association and the editor of the Community Journal newspaper in Long Island, New York. She is currently employed in a local school district. You may contact her at speechlrb@yahoo.com or by visiting her website at www.AskLisaAnne.com.

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ICE Deports Convicted Rwandan to Serve Sentence for Role in 1994 Genocide
DETROIT A convicted human rights violator, wanted by Rwandan authorities to serve a 19-year prison sentence for a murder conviction, was deported to Rwanda Tuesday by officers with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcements (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO). An arrest warrant issued by Rwandas Gacaca Courts, which have jurisdiction over genocide related trials, indicated that during the 1994 genocide, Marie Claire Mukeshimana, 43, acting with a purpose to murder, removed a child from a school in Save, Rwanda, and that her actions resulted in the death of the child. Mukeshimana was sentenced in 2009 before fleeing the country. Mukeshimana was removed to Rwanda on a commercial flight. She arrived in Kigali, Rwanda, on Dec. 21. Upon arrival in Kigali, ICE ERO agents turned Mukeshimana over to the custody of the Rwandan National Police. Mukeshimana attempted to enter the United States last year on a travel visa but was denied entry. She was placed in removal proceedings and has remained in ICE custody since then. In June, an immigration judge ordered her removed from the United States to Rwanda, a decision which was upheld by the Board of Immigration Appeals on Nov. 15, 2011. ICE is committed to rooting out human rights violators like Mukeshimana who flee their countries in order to evade justice, said ICE Director John Morton. While this removal cannot undo the pain Mukeshimana caused, we hope that the family of the victim will receive closure knowing that justice will be served. ICEs Human Rights Violators and War Crimes Center (HRVWCC) investigates human rights violators, including those who have participated in war crimes and acts of genocide, torture, extra-judicial killings, and violations of religious freedom, who seek to evade justice by seeking shelter in the United States. These individuals may assume fraudulent identities to enter the country, seeking to blend into communities inside the United States.

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Lonely in the Crowd? Reach out and touch somebody.


piest in life? Some people may point to fabulous fame and fortune. But, surveys show that friends and family is the real prize. Yet even though our need to connect is innate, some of us always go home alone. It is possible to feel lonely in a bustling corporate office. Talent, financial success and or fame offer no protection from the experience. You may have people around you throughout the day or you may even be in a lifelong marriage, yet you may feel a deep down loneliness. Not surprisingly, isolation can affect ones mental and physical health adversely. Drawing from the Bible, we can see several instances where devotion to God and getting involved with helping others has given many lives the meaning they desperately seek. The feeling of loneliness can make one to be very unsettled. God wants us to be settled and to have rest all around. This means that each one must find out their purpose for living. It is disheartening to see teenagers commit suicide because they feel alone. If they can define their purpose early enough, much heartache later in life will be avoided. Several situations like divorce or separation, broken relationships, death of a loved one or just plain low self-esteem can bring about a considerable level of loneliness. We can do something about it by focusing on the need of others instead of constantly thinking only of ourselves. Apostle Paul when speaking to the Church at Ephesus said, Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give to him who has need Feeling lonely also makes us fall victim to our own eagerness to please. Social connection does not involve superhuman strength. Committing to doing too many things for too many people in an effort to open ourselves to connection can instead make us feel overworked, stressed out, and faltering. The whole point is to be merely human, available to the common bond of humanity. Feelings of loneliness many times originate from the mind when an individual assesses the situation around him / her and feels disconnected from everyone. The disconnection is sometimes a conscious decision that backfires, so we have a part to play in reaching out to

Re. Grace Eledan USI News Columnist There is so much happening in the world and so much to do that it is often amazing to find that many people are very, very lonely. Loneliness can mean: unhappiness as a result of being without the companionship of others or a place or life that is isolated, unfrequented or desolate. We must, however, not confuse loneliness with solitude. Loneliness is what gnaws at us when connections fail. But solo time is essential, it can help us think clearly, breathe calmly, and even feel content. According to this quote in the book, Facing Loneliness by J. Oswald Sanders, It is nothing new to be lonely. It comes to all of us sooner or later.. If we try to retreat from it, we end in darker hell. But if we face it, if we remember that there are a million others like us, if we reach out and try to comfort them and not ourselves, we find in the end that we are lonely no longer (Morris West, The devils Advocate) What makes us hap-

embrace new relationships. Easing Your Way Out of Loneliness. There was a certain woman in the Bible in Acts of the Apostles chapter 16 verses 13-15 called Lydia. She was a business woman from the city of Thyatira, who worshipped God. She met Paul and Silas while they were conducting prayer and she opened her heart to the teachings of Paul and also opened her home to them. She begged them saying, If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come to my house and stay I believe that this opened her up to a lot of possibilities that would have enriched her life from that point on. Many people are so closed in because of one fear or the other that they miss out on

some relationships that would have added value to their lives. We must, therefore, extend ourselves. You might just be pleasantly surprised at what you will find when you do. Have an action plan. Thinking about how to help others or even seeking help can be very invigorating. Being creative about the things that we need to do will energize our minds so much so that loneliness disappears. The next thing we need to do is to be selective in forming relationships. You need quality, not quantity. Relationships must be satisfying and so we do not need to embrace the first person that smiles at us. Lastly, expect the best. Fear binds. If you find yourself constantly afraid concerning this area of your life, it

is time to pray. Prayer always works. Happy New Year! May you connect with people who you will lift up and who will also lift you up in Jesus Name (Amen). Grace Eledan is coPastor Leaders Church Intl. and the founder of Women Aflame Intl., a friendship network, intercession ministry and charity organization mentoring and mobilizing Women and Youth to be more productive in their spheres of influence. She can be reached on (718) 503-2580 or www.womenaflame. org Follow us on Face book. Intercessory lines are open every Monday night from 9pm-10pm and Thursday mornings from 5am-6am on (712) 432-0800 Access code 330528#.

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Again all was quiet. Then slowly, a drop-dead gorgeous blonde with a body that would stop traffic rose from the third pew. Her head was bowed and her voice quivered as she spoke, Reverend there has been a terrible misunderstanding. I never said you were a member of the Ku Klux Klan. I simply told a couple of my friends you were a wizard under the sheets. The preacher fainted, and the congregation roared.

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The Alabama preacher said to his Congregation, Someone in this congregation has spread a rumor that I belong to the Ku Klux Klan. This is a horrible lie and one which a Christian community cannot tolerate. I am embarrassed and do not intend to accept this. Now, I want the party who did this to stand and ask forgiveness from God and this Christian family. No one moved. The preacher continued, Do you have the nerve to face me and admit this is a falsehood? Remember, you will be forgiven and in your heart you will feel glory. Now stand and confess your transgression.

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Watch the Wall


Just before the funeral of Bills wife Martha the funeral directors are carrying her coffin from the house. On the way out they bump the coffin against a wall and a faint moan comes from inside. Astonishingly Martha is still alive and later goes on to live another 10 years. Martha passes away again and as she is being carried from her home in the coffin Bill shouts at the funeral directors Watch the wall this time!

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Dont Get Cheated This Year


even though we know that God wants us to thank Him in everything (1 Thess. 5:18). You know, God would have blessed you more than this if you have taken some time out to bless His name for who He is and what He is doing. Our attitude of ungratefulness hurts God; it makes Him feel as if He has not done anything important in our lives. This brings great danger upon us and leaves us exposed to the devices of the devil, but if we turn around today, confess our sins of ingratitude and begin to give thanks, our lives will change. Let me remind you of three ways of appreciating God: 1. Prayer. In your prayers, let thanksgiving exceed requests. Let the Lord know that His mercies over you are appreciated. Tell Him that you realize that those who have gotten into one trouble or the other are not worse than you are. You are not holier than those who have died, failed or are prison. You are just enjoying Gods mercy. Jesus knows the gravity of thanksgiving. No wonder He taught us to always humbly start our prayers with thanksgiving: Our Father, who is in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, etc. Jesus also gave thanks each time He prayed. Remember at the tomb of Lazarus, He first gave thanks to God before he requested raising Lazarus from death (Jn. 41-42). It is not a normal thing for someone to be thanking God at a burial ground, but Jesus knew what it would take to have God move into action. In the middle of tough situations, give praise to God. He will bring peace beyond your expectations. Also at the time of scarcity, He thanked God and God multiplied unto Him. There were only five loaves of bread and two fishes available, but as soon as He thanked God for the availability of the few, God multiplied the meal to feed five thousand people. Would you learn to thank God when you have less than enough? Do not wait till you become a millionaire before you begin to appreciate God. Thank Him now for the little you have. Ephesians 5:20 encourages us to give thanks all the time in everything. Paul and Silas prayed and sang in the prison and the Lord released them. Thanksgiving prayers can release you from any kind of imprisonment. Try it!

Pastor Abraham Obadare USI News Columnist


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Many Christians have never been nor will ever be truly happy in their lives because Satan uses the cheapest opportunity he gets to cheat and rob them of their goodies. He prevents prayers from being answered by using the loopholes in our attitude of ingratitude against us. The devil is able to oppress and prevent the flow of Gods blessings from reaching you by capitalizing on your weakness of ingratitude. God inhabits the praises of His people, but as long as His people do not praise Him, it affords the devil the possibility to sit on their blessings. Do not be cheated anymore; start giving praise to God. Observations: It is a pity to report that most Christians are ingrates. We fail to appreciate God for His goodness. We wait till a big thing happens before we say thank you. We neglect to be thankful to God for everyday and everything,

ter and assigned him to continue to sing praises in his palace (1 Chronicles 16:7-15). When we give praise to God in songs, our enemies bow. In Exodus 15 the people of God sang unto the Lord who released them from captivity. Do not allow Satan to take away songs of praise from you. Get yourself a CD player. Listen to praise music and bring out new melodies that God has deposited in you. When you sing 2. Manifest Gods praises to God, He goodness with songs. will smile upon you King David chose and you will be highly Asaph as his choirmas- favored. When you

sing praises to God, He will set ambush against your enemies and they will self-destroy. Yes, thats what happened to the three enemies of Judah. See 2 Chronicles 20:21-26, as the people of God started to sing praises to God, their enemies started to wage war against themselves. Read Psalm 66:1-4 and Psalm 145:1-5 and sing praises to God for His goodness. God is expecting praise and gratitude from you. Begin now and the devil will begin to fail concerning you.

3. Praise God with your offerings. Many Christians have robbed themselves of their own blessings by saying, God does not take money, He only needs halleluiah. What a big lie! Of course, He wants your halleluiah and your offerings. Do not withhold your money from God and expect Him to be happy with you. Some people have asked, Is it proper to give offering to God? Does Jesus take offerings? Yes, it is absolutely contd on pg 23

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What Will the New Year Bring?


our families with material things we need to seek every opportunity to create special memories with them. This means that we also need to re-think ways for our children and us to spend more time together. Norka Blackman-Richards USI News Columnist Instead of each family member spending time in seclusion behind their private computer and TV screens, we need to get the family together to watch the news, a movie, or a favorite sit-com together. Instead of everyone grabbing something to eat on the streets, why not plan to have more dinners together as a family? This means cooking dinner from scratch and sitting together to enjoy it the whole family. Instead of spending money and indulging our and the childrens cravings, why not give them a fixed allowance and teach them how to save and budget? also an ideal time to set sights on new goals for the year ahead. A family is a team. Just like a group of athletes or corporate managers, a family needs to come together and strategize for their success. A family without a plan stands the chance of running into constant conflicts. Another negative outcome of not having a family plan is the disengagement of family members. This happens when everyone is doing his or her own thing and no one is accountable to anyone. Parents need to understand that it is their responsibility to not only provide for their families but t o empower their families emotionally and spiritually. A family plan for success that includes specific strategies to achieve both family and individual goals can serve as an excellent empowerment tool. Evaluate your familys success in 2011 by asking yourself the following three questions: What were some of the challenges my family faced in 2011? Perhaps credit card debt, children did not do well in school, unemployment, and lack of communication between family members. Where you able to overcome these challenges? If your answer is no, then know that those same challenges will probably be with you again in 2012 unless you create a plan to overcome them. What are some of the goals that I would like my family to accomplish in 2012? Perhaps you will like to get out of debt, help the children do better in school, dedicate more time to quality family time. Your family can have all these things if you decide to make a fresh start by creating a family plan. Parenting coach Rob Stringer in Family Goal Setting suggests that: Successful families dont just happen. They take time, talent and planning. Immigrant families will do well to have clear plans to achieve their goals. 2012 will only bring what we consciously invest into it. Here are some modified suggestions of Stringers Family Goal Setting Plan that the immigrant family can apply: 1. Schedule a meeting: Both parents, in cases where both are available, need to be together and on the same page for this plan to be successful. It is important that parents meet together first and plan their presentation for the family meeting. Of course during the meeting there should be no TV, cell phones,

2012 is here and all around the world we are living in some of the best and worst of times. Undoubtedly, we look towards the New Year with trepidation. The economic dip brings with it a lot uncertainty and anxiety. Many have lost their jobs and many more will lose their jobs in 2012. Many have lost their homes in the infamous mortgage meltdown. The economic security that many immigrants came to America in search of is no longer accessible. Experts foresee that 2012 will not be a bearer of good tidings for many families in Family must be priorAmerica. ity in 2012, and there is no better time for a In the midst of all of family to begin a fresh these gloomy forecasts start than at the beginwe must pause to put ning of a new year. things into their proper After all the customary perspectives. The most holiday activities have important focal point come and gone it is that we all need to re- time for the family to member is that mate- regroup. A wise family rial things will come can always make use and go but what really of such an opportumatters is family. This nity to strengthen their year we need to resolve forces for the chalthat more than wor- lenges ahead. The berying about providing ginning of the year is

electronic games will be turned off. This is a family business meeting and it should be treated as such. 2. Reflect on the past year Have the family talk and reflect on some of the difficulties and challenges they faced in 2011. Have individual members share how the year went for them personally, in school, or at work. Parents should listen with an open heart and not judge, criticize or scold their children for what they have to say. 3. Set individual goals Have each family member come up with 3 personal goals that they would like to accomplish in 2012. Have them talk about why these goals are important to them. Also have them share how they would like the family to help them to accomplish these goals. 4. Set family goals Ask every member of the family to come up with 3 goals that as a family you can work to accomplish in 2012. Have everyone share his or her goals for the family. Choose goals

that are achievable in one year. 5. Discuss strategies This is the time to start a discussion on specific steps that the family can take to help accomplish these goals. Some steps might require the family to spend less money on non-essentials, or dedicate a couple of hours of personal time to be with the family. 6. Write a plan of action Have the children write up the familys goals and post it in the kitchen where everyone can see it. Whenever a family member seems to be going off course he or she can always be pointed back to the familys plan. Norka BlackmanRichards, is an adjunct lecturer for CUNY, a writer, a ministers wife, and an empowerment speaker on women, education, family and cultural issues. Norka is also the president of 4 Real Women International, Inc. You may visit her site at w w w. 4 r e a l w o m e n . com

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USI NewsRack Locations in New York City

BROOKLYN
1. Corner of Church & Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 2. By Atlantic LIRR train station on Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY 3. By Subway, Corner of Court Street & Montague St, Brooklyn, NY 4. Front of U.S Post Office on Atlantic btw 3rd & 4th Ave. Downtown, Brooklyn 5. Corner of Fulton St & Nostrand Ave. Brooklyn, NY

QUEENS
1. Front of U.S. Post Office on Linden Blvd, Cambria Heights Queens 2. Front of U.S. Post Office Rochdale Mall, Queens. 3. Corner of Parsons Blvd & Archer, Jamaica Queens. 4. Corner of Archer & Sutphin Blvd, Jamaica, Queens. 5. Front of Citibank on 121-13 Liberty Ave, Richmond Hills, Queens 6. Corner of Leffert Blvd & Liberty Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 7. Front of U.S. Post Office on Rockaway Blvd, South Ozone Park, NY 8. 58-17 Junction BLVD Lefrak City (Front of US Post Office) 9. 209-20 Jamaica Ave Queens Village, NY (Front of US Post Office) 10. 2115 Mott Ave Far Rockaway ( Front of A Train Station) 11. 40-06 Main Street Flushing, NY (By 7 Train Station) 12. Front of US Post Office 8642 Forest Pkwy Woodhaven, NY 11421 13. Front of US Post Office 3925 61st Street Woodside, NY 11377 14. Front of U.S. Post Office 122-01 Jamaica Avenue Richmond, NY 11418 15. Front of US Post Office 195-04 Linden Blvd Saint Albans, NY 11412 16. Front of US Post Office 120-0715th Avenue College Point, NY 11356 17. Front of US Post Office 329 Beach 59th St Arverne, NY 11106 18. Front of US Post Office 7523 Main Street Flushing, NY 11367 19. Front of US Post Office 2950 Union Street Flushing, NY 11354 20. Front of US Post Office 197-33 Hillside Avenue Hollis, NY 11423 21. By F Train, Opp. Queen of Sheba 87-75 Parson Blvd Hillside, NY 22. Front of U.S. Post Office 95-07 Linden Blvd St. Albans, NY 23. Front of U.S. Post Office Rochdale Mall Rochdale Village, NY

MANHATTAN
1. Front of Duane Reade on Broadway, New York (Closest to 26 Federal Plaza) 2. Front of 291 Broadway by 26 Federal Plaza, New York 3. Front of Nigeria House on 828 2nd Ave, New York, NY 4. 525 Lenox Ave Manhattan, NY (Opp. Harlem Hospital) 5. Front of 243 Canal Street Btw. Centre & Lafayette St. (By J, M, Z, N, Q Subway) New York, NY 6. Front of 284 Canal Street Btw. Broadway, (By J,Z,W Subway) New York, NY 7. Front of 78 8th Avenue, Btw. W. 14th St & Greenwich St, New York, NY

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6. Front of U.S. Post Office on Flatlands, Carnasie, Brooklyn, NY 7. Corner of Pennsylvania & Atlantic Ave. Brooklyn, NY 8. 380 86th St Bay Ridge ( Front of R Train Station) Brooklyn NY 9. Stillwell Ave Coney Island NY ( Front of F,Q, D & F Train) 10. 1427 Rockaway Parkway Carnasie, NY (Around L Train Station) 11. Front 480 86th Street Btw. 4th Ave & 5th Ave Brooklyn, NY

1. By Subway on E.149th St & 3rd Ave, Bronx, NY 2. Front of Supreme Court on Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 3. By Subway, Corner of E.167th St & Rivers Ave. Bronx, NY

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contd from pg 21 proper. Bright early in Jesus life, He received offerings. In Matthew 2:11 we discover that He received presents of Gold, frankincense and myrrh. In Exodus 23:15, God says no one must come before Him with empty hands. Many Christians will sing and dance but bring money that is nowhere measurable to the goodness of God in their lives. Some will shout ten halleluiah but give two dollars. Go and see what Hanna praised God with when she gave birth to Samuel. 1 Samuel 1:23 reveals that she gave 3 cows, 1 epha of flour, 1 bottle of wine, and even the child. Glory be to God, Hanna received seven more children after Samuel because of her gratitude for the first one she had. Consider what you give to God at the time of your thanksgiving. Is it worth it? Do you give thanks and offerings, or do you give complaints and self-righteousness? are able to move around. God has averted troubles and blessed you with peace in your surrounding. You and I must praise the Lord. He has redeemed and saved us. He is worthy to be praised. God alone is the King and the Lord. Instead of praise, people often spend time complaining, accusing God and getting mad at Him for what He has not done. Begin now to consider your ways. If you want the devil to stop cheating you, start to express gratitude to God. This is the best time of the year to start praising God in all things and the devil will let go of your life. us on our 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. Our TV program schdedule: 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

What do you put in your pocket or purse for offering on your way to Church? Is it something tangible or not? What do you take to the servants of God when you visit them or when they render a service to you? In 1 Samuel 9:7-8, Saul insisted on bringing something to the man of God from whom they needed to make an inquiry. Hello Christian, please gain knowledge and stop beating down your own blessings with your tight fist. Any time you vow before God, pay it, for God is not mocked (Ps. 76:11 & Lk. 17:1517). If we fail to present offerings before God, the root of bitterness I am Pastor Abraham Obadare, a minister of the gospel at Christ Apmay spring up in our lives. ostolic Church of America, Inc. You God has protected you. Your house are welcome to worship with us at has not become somebody elses. 108-02 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY You woke up this morning and you 11435. You may also keep up with

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Good News For Permanent Resident Aliens with Spouses Abroad


It appears that the year 2012 will usher in good news for permanent resident aliens in the United States whose spouses and children are still abroad. The newly released Visa Bulletin for January 2012 suggests that the waiting period for such an alien will now be about 2years instead of the former 5years waiting period. As is widely known, spouses and under 21 children of permanent resident aliens are not regarded as immediate relative, therefore, there are limited number of immigrant visas for aliens all over the world for the people in this category. The spouses and children of green card holders belong to the Family Preference Category 2A in the monthly released Visa Bulletin. The fluctuation in this category over the years has caused some people in the immigrant community to misdirect some of these permanent resident aliens with spouses and children abroad. The street advice given by these notaries and some immigrants to their friends is that they have to wait until they become U.S. citizens before petitioning for their spouses and children abroad. I want to say categorically to all immigrants with spouses and children abroad please do not follow this advice. States. Assuming the immigrant becomes a U.S. citizen while the application is pending; there is an additional process for upgrading the pending petition to a petition filed by a U.S. citizen. With such an upgrade, the beneficiaries become immediate relatives of a U.S. citizen and falls into the category where there is an unlimited number of visas. The immigrant has a lot to gain and nothing to lose by starting the petition with his green card rather than waiting to cuing such a spouse become a U.S. citizen. from deportation. May I please add that This article is for your this approach might be information only, it is different for a green not a legal advice, if card holder whose spouse is in the United States already. If the spouse is currently in status, and will possibly remain in status for the next two to three years for example, a student with a valid student visa, it might be wise to file immediately with green card. But if the spouse has already overstayed, it is still wise to file the petition for alien relative and obtain the I-130 approval while waiting for the immigrant to become a U.S. citizen. Even though the spouse will not be issued employment authorization, if the spouse is put in removal proceedings, the approval of the petition will play some beneficial role in res-

Take for example an immigrant who entered the United States with immigrant visa under the Diversity Visa Lottery program. Subsequent to the issuance of the immigrant visa, According to the the immigrant got Visa Bulletin re- married. His new wife leased monthly by the was pregnant as he deU.S. Department of parted for the United State, there are about States and few months 114,200 visas for is- after his arrival his suance yearly in this child was born abroad. category. On page 3 of the U.S. Immigra- The right thing for tion News, the current this immigrant to do months Visa Bulletin is to petition for his is published for the wife and child with benefit of our readers. his green card immeThe schedule of pe- diately. If the petition titions that are ripe is filed immediately, for processing is dis- his wife and child will played to give appli- join him in the United cants and attorneys an States by the 3rd year idea of when their pe- of his arrival. If he titions will be current decides to wait until for interview at the he becomes a U.S. U.S. Embassy abroad citizen, his wife and or for adjustment of child will join him status in the United in the 6th year of his States. arrival in the United

you have any question regarding issues similar to the ones raised in this article, please feel free to contact Attorney

Joseph Famuyide at 718-647-6767 or send your email question to jfamuyide@aol.com. USI News

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NIGERIAS THRIVING ECONOMY LURES NIGERIANS BACK HOME.


Mr. Tunde Ogunrinde returned to Nigeria two years ago and now runs a fast-food chain. Armed with a winning smile, the 42- year old chats easily with the staff working at the fast food restaurant, Chicken Republic. But this is all relatively new for the chains chief operating officer. For two decades the father of three lived in the United Kingdom working in a management position for a hamburger chain. Then two years ago he took the difficult decision to move his family back to Nigeria, and now he is responsible for 65 Chicken Republic restaurants. No one keeps reliable statistics but he is one of thousands, possibly hundreds of thousands, of educated Nigerians who have decided to return because of a combination of strong growth back home and the economic slowdown in the Western World. At the height of the recession in Europe and the United States, it was crazy because everyone was getting in touch saying they wanted to go home, says Ade Odutola from the job recruitment website Wazobia.com. He also said, lots of Nigerians who left in the 1980s and early 90s now realize that it is possible to be successful back home and thats a real magnet pulling them back to Nigeria. Back at Chicken Republic, the lunchtime crowd is starting to arrive. As he watches the fried chicken depart and money come in, Mr. Ogunrinde is also reflecting on the difference between business in Europe and Nigeria.

SOUTH AFRICAN WOMAN ARRESTED FOR HIDING COCAINE IN HER DREAD LOCKS.
A woman was caught trying to smuggle 1.5 kilograms of cocaine in her dreadlocks on a flight to Bangkok, it was reported. South African, Nobanda Nolubabalo, 23, was arrested and held in Thailands capital after custom officers allegedly noticed a suspicious white substance in her hair. Officials later carried out a search and discovered she had allegedly matted the Class A drug into her dreadlocks before boarding a flight from Brazil. A search found traces of white substance which turned out to be cocaine. Nolubabalo was being held in custody after being held at Bangkoks International Suvarnabhumi Airport as she disembarked a Qatar Airways flight which had come from Sao Paolo via Doha. The Bangkok Post reported that the suspect had allegedly admitted trying to smuggle the drug and claimed she had done so after being hired to work as a drug mule by a Thailand based businessman for 1,200 pounds. Thailand has some of the toughest antidrugs laws on the planet, with judges permitted to impose the death penalty on traffickers. The South Africans arrest follows the execution of another South African citizen this week for drug smuggling in China. Janice Linden, 38, was executed by lethal injection on Monday after she was caught in November 2008 trying to smuggle 3kg of crystal meth into China. Olakunle O. Bolarinwa, Is a Nightline Family Member Of The Voice Of America {VOA}. E-mail: busayj@gmail.com

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Setting Your Goals for 2012


show for our experience in year 2011. However, we all have something in common, we all made it through that year and we have gotten another opportunity to make things right, pursue a better life, turn our bad situations around, build on our successes and generally attempt to make something remarkable out of the twelve calendar months that make up year 2012. May I on this note join other members of the editorial board of the US Immigration News in welcoming you aboard this New Year? We wish you good life and we wish you continuous and consistent successes in all your undertakings in the New Year. As much as one may wish to have a fresh start in the New Year, issues and challenges of the previous year do not automatically terminate at the end of the year, some of the problems we had last year survived the year, and we still have to tackle them this year. As a matter of fact, dealing with issues of life is a continuum with one breakthrough leading to more challenges and one success giving rise to a greater need to succeed. Except for the end of a calendar year and automatic increase in individuals age, nothing significant really happens between the last day of a year and the first day of the next New Year. Regardless, it is constructive to take time out at the beginning of a New Year, to take a retrospective look at some of the happenings in our lives and the world at large during the last year and take cognizance of the lessons derivable from them. This is the only way we can identify our mistakes and avoid same pitfalls in the future. There is an African Proverb that says when a child stumbles and fall, he looks ahead, but when an adult stumbles and fall, he looks back. The wisdom in looking back is that, when you look back, you get to identify what made you fall, so that you can watch out for any more of it and avoid falling again. There are definitely priceless lessons to learn from our experience in the past year, and this is a good time to pick them out and imbibe them. Perhaps, a good starting point in this regard is to check on your dreams and aspirations. How well did you pursue your dreams and how far were you able to go? What are the internal and external factors that slowed you down? Were you able to achieve your set goals? Did you really

Ayobami Odeyemi International Correspondent e-mail: hunterfit@yahoo.com

It is another brand new year; the year 2011 is gone for good, leaving us with only those things we were able to get out of living through the year. Some were able to get so much out of the year; some, not much, and some are still counting their losses. Some countries fought and unseated tyrannical leaders, some had a successful transition of government, some had their leaders give up on their own at the face of phenomenal national crisis, some went into war, some signed the peace pact, some were hit by natural disasters and struggled all through the year to wriggle out of the debris, most suffered economic depression while some surprisingly had economic advancement, recording more gains and less losses. It is the same story with corporations, groups, families and individuals. We all have different stories to tell and different souvenirs to

Self evaluation requires a good measure of humility and sincerity. It is a major illusion to think that you have got it all figured out. If you are lucky to have people who care enough to tell you what you are not doing right, do away with your ego and deal with the problem or at least take time out to review the situation.
make the best out of the opportunities you had last year? What can you possibly do to make things better this New Year? These are germane questions we ought to provide objective answers to at this period of the year. I recall writing about a stage drama character, Kiloku, last year. Kiloku, a promising young man who went on a mission which took him far away from his home and his people but never got to accomplish his mission because he allowed too many distractions. Kiloku misplaced his priorities and consequently failed those who counted so much on his unrealized dreams. We need to have a good appreciation of our dreams and ambitions and how well we did with regard to them in the period under review. It is difficult for most people to objectively assess themselves as being recommended here, this is because it is much convenient to pass the buck and blame others for whatever did not go right. But if one really takes a long, hard look at his or her life in the past year, it should not be so difficult to come to terms with the fact that there is need to take some measure of responsibility for whatever did not turn out right. The truth is that, our lives are defined by the decisions we make, thus, if anything goes wrong, we should know that we are the most culpable. The damage usually continues until a mistake is admitted. Sadly, some people never admit their failings until irreparable damages have been done. Another approach is to review some of the criticisms and displeasures registered against us by people in our world and contd on pg 27

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contd from pg 26 make efforts to improve. We do not have to be so defensive every time we are criticized, especially when such is coming from those who should ordinarily be concerned about us. If your boss is complaining about something and your spouse complains about the same thing, then they must be seeing something you are not seeing and before it causes a major embarrassment, it is wise to do something about it. Self evaluation requires a good measure of humility and sincerity. It is a major illusion to think that you have got it all figured out. If you are lucky to have people who care enough to tell you what you are not doing right, do away with your ego and deal with the problem or at least take time out to review the situation. The purpose of self evaluation is to identify ones strengths and weaknesses. Your talents can give you recognition but your weaknesses will make you lose it faster than you gained it. People usually spend more time trying to be better at what they do best and take the necessary things they suck at for granted. At the end of the day, the society will not judge you based on what you do well, but on what you fail to do well. This is a good time for parents to ask their children what they think they are not doing right; spouses should ask themselves the same question. It is the only way we can make things better. You cannot keep doing the same thing time and time again and expect a different result each time. When you give people the opportunity to tell you what they think about you, you should look forward to hear some hard truths. As mentioned earlier, it takes humility and sincerity to learn and work at self improvement, but one is always better of giving those hard truths some serious considerations. Refusing to admit ones failings is a major problem on its own. Sometimes in 2011, I wrote about a young professional who was asked in the course of a job interview if he could identify any weakness he needed to work on, but said he could not think of any. He thought he could sell himself better by not admitting to having failings, but his failure to own up to his most obvious weakness was a significant factor that deprived him of the opportunity of getting that job. How can one work on being better when he has not seen the need to identify what he is not doing right? Being human raises an irrefutable presumption of imperfection. We all have our frailties; the great among men are distinguished by their ability to passionately build on their strengths while working very hard to get over their weaknesses. There is a lot of good in looking back but there is nothing good about living in the past. Here at the USI News, we strongly believe that life offers so much here in the US for those who are willing to pay the price. If you made it here, we know you can make it here. Goodluck!

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Frequently asked Questions


Be Careful; You Could Lose Your Permanent Resident Statusk
Dear Sir: I read your newspapers regularly. I received my green card in three years ago through employment. I just resigned my job recently. My spouse and children are in the U.S. They were not issued their permanent resident statuses when I obtained mine because my spouse already overstayed. My plan was to petition for them when I become a U.S. citizen, but due to the unemployment situation in the U.S. I am contemplating returning to my homeland temporarily to secure employment. My family will stay behind. My question is...How long can a green card holder be out of the United States before any penalties are incurred? I dont want to jeopardize my card, as I want to be able to go to the citizenship level to petition for all my family members. What advice can you give? Thanks for your mail and Happy New Year to you. It is important that you consult with a qualified immigration attorney before you execute this plan. Please be careful, otherwise you may lose your green card. The law allows you as a green card holder to stay a total of 6months abroad. If you stay over 6months, you may be deemed to have abandoned your status unless you are able to prove otherwise through documents showing that you maintain a home, paying bills, rent, etc in the U.S. If the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services find out that you are employed abroad, you will lose the green card. If you stay abroad for over a year, you will automatically be deemed to have abandoned your status. In addition, unless you spend 6months in the U.S. every year at least, you will not be qualified to become a U.S. citizen as planned. Please consult with an attorney before taking steps. Good luck.

Petition Now for Your Brothers and Sister


Hi! Approximately how long in terms of number of years for my adult (over 21 years old) and married sibling from the Philippines be issued a family based green card from the time a petition is submitted, presuming the petition will be approved. How much would it cost me to have an immigration lawyer process all the paper works from filing an application up to the time when my sibling will actually received the green card. Will I get a substantial discount if I will petition for more than one sibling? I would appreciate your prompt response. Thanks for your mail and Happy New Year. The first to do is to file the petition for your sibling and ask these questions later. The reason for that is time will not start to run in your siblings favor until the petition is actually filed. My advice to all immigrants with siblings abroad is to petition for their siblings because some day in the future, it will no longer be possible to do so. To answer your question, Philippines is a country with high volume of migration to the United States, as a result, it is taking over 22years to bring siblings to the U.S. Please do not let this information discourage you, please file now. I want to predict that the U.S. immigration laws will change drastically very soon. The noise about change is very loud. If there is a change of law, all pending petition will automatically be made current and cleared. So the 22years could become 5years. Good luck.

You Could Be Disqualified from becoming a Citizen


Dear Mr. Famuyide: I am a reader who has a very important question being that I am in Ohio; I am unable to come to you personally. Please keep up the good work for the immigrant community. In 1997, I was stopped by customs at JFK, and steroids were seized from me. Three months later I received a letter from them saying I will have to pay a fine. Since then I never heard anything from them. Now I am filing out my citizen application, and one question asks if I ever smuggle controlled substances into the U.S. I dont know how to answer this question. Should I write a letter informing them of this or should I just respond in the negative. I was never convicted of any crime, never heard from them again and neither did I pay the fine. I was looking for my date in court, but it never came, it seems they never pursued it. Now the statue of limitation has run out. Can someone be deported even if they were never convicted of an offense? Your answer will be greatly appreciated and keep fighting for the community. You will need to seek the assistance of an attorney to get to the bottom of this matter. A steroid is a controlled substance and being caught with it could attract jail term. Unfortunately, you did not disclose enough information for me address the issues raised. To become a citizen, an applicant must be a person of good moral character. According to you, you were asked to pay a fine, but you did not pay. That alone disqualifies you. Furthermore, you could have an open warrant as I write. It appears that this matter could be in your way of becoming a citizen. Take all the documents relating to this matter to a criminal attorney to get accurate legal advice on how to clear the matter from your record. The immigration law provides that if you sold or smuggled controlled substances, illegal drugs or narcotics, if you have been arrested, cited or detained by any law enforcement officer (including USCIS or former INS and military officers) for any reason or if you have been charged with committing any crime or offense, you are not a person of good moral character, therefore, you could be disqualified for at least 5years.

Prayerfully Ask Your Employer to Apply for H1-B for You


Hello Sir, My aunt referred me to you. I am looking to get an advice on what to do next concerning my immigration status in the United States. I just finished my masters and got approved for a one year OPT work authorization. I got a job about two months ago with a company working in one of their reservation centers. I will be finishing the training part of my job soon. My aunt wanted me to ask you on how to approach my employer if they can sponsor me. My OPT has until June before it expires. I believe God for a miracle, as I want my story to be different. Any Kind of advice will be greatly appreciated sir. I hope you had a great weekend sir and my greetings to your family. Thank you. Let me begin by thanking your aunt and all my old clients who have been referring others to my office. I quite appreciate your help. We will continue to pursue excellence in the service of our clients. My advice is that you prayerfully ask your employer to apply for H1-B for you now. You have a clear route to status with your OPT work authorization. H1-B is a special type of visa given to professionals to work in the United States. The minimum requirement is a bachelors degree and the nature of the work must require a minimum of bachelors degree. Usually new visas are released on April 1 every year. Talk to your employer now without delay. Once you get the H1-B, you could begin a process that will lead to permanent resident status through employment. It is important that you ascertain that your employer will help otherwise you might have to look for another job. If you cannot find and your OPT work authorization is about to expire, enroll back in School and change to student visa until you are able to get the right job. Once you get H1-B you can decide to leave school if so desire. Do not allow your status to expire. Have a prosperous New Year.

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Matter of Saiful ISLAM, Respondent


1) In determining whether an aliens convictions for two or more crimes involving moral turpitude arose out of a single scheme of criminal misconduct within the meaning of section 237(a)(2) (A)(ii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(2)(A)(ii) (2006), the Board will uniformly apply its interpretation of that phrase in all circuits. Matter of Adetiba, 20 I&N Dec. 506 (BIA 1992), followed. (2) Where the respondentwas convicted in two counties of forgery and possession of stolen property based on his use of multiple stolen credit or debit cards to obtain items of value from several retail outlets on five separate occasions over the course of a day, his crimes did not arise out of a single scheme of criminal misconduct. FOR RESPONDENT: Parker Waggaman, Esquire, Woodside, New York FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY: Brandi M. Lohr, Assistant Chief Counsel BEFORE: Board Panel: PAULEY, MALPHRUS, and MULLANE, Board Members. PAULEY, Board Member: In a decision dated March 25, 2011, an Immigration Judge found the respondent removable under section 237(a) (2)(A)(ii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(2) (A)(ii) (2006), as an alien convicted of two or more crimes involving moral turpitude not arising out of dent admitted that on March 22, 2008, he used or attempted to use two different credit and debit cards belonging to [another individual] on five separate occasions to purchase goods. According to the Immigration Judge, the respondent commission of each offense. Based on his findings, the Immigration Judge concluded that the respondent was removable as charged. He also determined that the respondent failed to properly complete his application for relief and ordered him removed. II. ISSUE Forgery and possession of stolen property have long been considered to be crimes involving moral turpitude, and the respondent has presented no argument to the contrary. See, e.g., Matter of Serna, 20 I&N Dec. 579, 585 n.10 (BIA 1992) (citing Matter of Salvail, 17 I&N Dec. 19 (BIA 1979)); Matter of Seda, 17 I&N Dec. 550, 552 (BIA 1980) (citing Matter of A-, 5 I&N Dec. 52 (BIA 1953)), overruled on other grounds by Matter of Ozkok, 19 I&N Dec. 546 (BIA 1988). We find no clear error in the findings of fact that the Immigration Judge relied on in support of his determination regarding the respondents removability.1 Therefore the sole issue on appeal is whether the respondents convictions arose out of a single scheme of criminal misconduct. We review this to be contd...

Eric Holder U.S Attorney General

Matter of Saiful ISLAM, Respondent Decided November 18, 2011 U.S. Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review Board of Immigration Appeals
Court, New York, of fourth degree criminal possession of stolen property, namely, a credit or debit card, in violation of section 165.45(2) of the New York Penal Law, for which he was sentenced to 6 months incarceration with 5 years of probation and was required to pay restitution and fees. He was also convicted on February 26, 2009, in Greene County, New York, of forgery in the third degree in violation of section 170.05 of the New York Penal Law, for which he was fined and sentenced to 3 years of probation to run concurrent with his prior sentence. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) initiated removal proceedings against the respondent, charging that he is removable based on his convictions for crimes involving moral turpitude. At proceedings before the Immigration Judge, the respondent argued that he was not removable because his convictions arose out of a single scheme of criminal misconduct. He also asserted his eligibility for cancellation of removal under section 240A(a) of the Act, 8 U.S.C. 1229b(a) (2006). In his decision, the Immigration Judge stated that the respon-

a single scheme of criminal misconduct, and ordered him removed from the United States. The respondent has appealed from that decision. The appeal will be dismissed. The respondents request for oral argument is denied. 8 C.F.R. 1003.1(e) (7) (2011). I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY The respondent is a native and citizen of Bangladesh who was admitted to the United States on July 4, 1998, as a lawful permanent resident. On October 21, 2008, he was convicted in the Columbia County

drove to four different locations and made five purchases over the span of a few hours. The locations where the cards were used were in two adjoining counties and involved different retail outlets, including Auto Zone and Walmart. During one transaction involving a stolen credit card, the respondent told the cashier that the card belonged to his girlfriend. The Immigration Judge found that the circumstances of the crimes indicated that the respondent had time to dissociate himself and reflect on what he had done between the

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Latest Pitfalls to Adjustment of Status Before the USCIS


It is no longer an overstatement to say that the latest high-tech equipment used by the Department of Homeland Security could discover a needle in a haystack. At a recent interview before the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Service, my client was trying to hide an issue that occurred as far back as 1974. It was his opinion, almost to his detriment that there was no need to inform me since there was no computer at that time and that it is impossible for the USCIS to discover the matter. Surprisingly, before we had the opportunity to say anything, the examiner informed us that my client had a problem in 1974. The fact that the examiner chose to inform us rather than ask my client if he had any problem previously saved the day because my client would have lied and that would have created another problem entirely. The U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Service has moved far beyond the 21st century in the type of high tech equipment used to detect previous violations or problems with any governmental agencies, but immigrants are still operating in the mentality of the 1970s that you could pass through the immigration process with your garbage undetected. It is about time immigrants rise above the myth of invisibility with which they approach the immigration process. The best approach now is to disclose all your issues to your attorney to enable him formulate plans to get you out of your problem. In some of the interviews I have attended in the past few years, some issues stand out among many as pitfalls to adjustment of status. The chief of such is a previous asylum case which has been denied. In the early 90s, the norm was for a newly arrived immigrant to be advised to apply for asylum. The primary goal was for the immigrant to obtain employment authorization card, social security number and a drivers license to enable the immigrant secure employment and start a new life. The INS as was previously called would continue to renew the employment authorization card for many years before any interview would be scheduled. It was the most convenient way to begin to enjoy the blessings of America. Asylum at that time was more popular than marriage, since there was no need to obtain any divorce from the spouse abroad and it cost nothing to file. experts operating out of Barber shops who helped in preparing the applications. Some attended and were referred to appear before an immigration Judge. Some decided to relocate with a view to beat the system. At the end of the day, most of the asylum cases were denied because Judges saw a pattern of application stemming from the same event. Many of these applicants later married U.S. citizens and without informing their attorneys applied for adjustment of status with a belief that the asylum issue will not come up. To the surprise of these applicants, the asylum issue they thought was buried years ago now stands between them and permanent resident status. They are stuck in the U.S. At this time in the immigration process, there is no substitute for full disclosure. status application and petition through stokes or fraud interview. It is now very common for the USCIS to invoke S. 204(c) INA to deny a second application for adjustment of status because a previous petition for alien relative filed as a result of marriage was previously denied and the marriage declared fraudulent. This is a very serious problem now. As discussed in my previous articles, this could stand in your way of obtaining permanent resident status for life. It is imperative that you inform your attorney of this problem before filing your second application for adjustment of status.

All hope is not lost for any immigrant in this category. The solution to the asylum problem is to reopen the asylum case. If the applicant succeeds in reopening the case, then, the adjustment of status application could be adjudicated by with either the court or the USCIS. It is important that you consult with an attorney before After many years, you file your applicasome of these appli- tion for adjustment of cants were called for status if you are in this interview. Some did situation. not attend because of fear of not being Another recurring able to substantiate problem at the adjustthe story cooked up ment of status table for them by the so- is the denial of a precalled immigration vious adjustment of

Some of them recently applied for adjustment of status as entering without inspection through Canada. Let me say this, the USCIS will eventually catch up with you, if you are in this situation. If the system could detect J visas that were issued in the early 80s, you can be sure that your case will be deMany years ago, some tected in due course. immigrants entered A better approach is to with J visa. This inform your attorney, type of visa makes it apply for waiver of mandatory that at the the two year residency completion of your as- requirement of the J signment in the U.S., visa and move on from you depart for your there. It will cost you home country and stay more money and time, for at least two years but your choices are before you can reenter limited. the United States. Many of these J visa Finally, some of the holders changed their information you disminds and remained close or attached to in the U.S. During the your application for availability of Section adjustment of status 245(i) INA that is could prevent you before April 30, 2001, from obtaining your many of this J visa permanent resident holders declared that status in the United they entered without States either temporarinspection with a view ily or for life. to pay a fine of $1000 as mandated by S. For example, some 245(i) INA to circum- immigrants will vent the process. attach a divorce letter Some of the J visa holders applied for Labor Certification through their employers and they are now being certified. showing that they filed the divorce after their arrival in the United States. In some of these divorce judgment, the immigrant

is the plaintiff with the divorce judgment entered. The universal principle in legal jurisprudence is that the plaintiff or petitioner is required to give testimony from personal knowledge of events relating to the claim with few exceptions. How is it possible for an immigrant to file divorce and testify about what was happening in his/her relationship with his or her spouse without being there? It does not require a rocket scientist to tell that such a divorce document is fraudulent. There are many more possible impediments to adjustment of status, but the space allotted to this article does not permit me to address them all. If you have any question regarding issues similar to the ones raised in this article, please feel free to contact Joseph Famuyide, Esq. at 718-647-6767 or send your e-mail question to jfamuyide@aol. com.

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