Immigration

Immigration Judge Paul Schmidt of the Immigration Court at Arlington, VA, granted asylum to a Salvadoran brother and sister finding they demonstrated a well-founded fear of persecution by the infamous Mara Salvatrucha ("MS-13") gang.  After reviewing the respondents' claims and the Department of State's country report on El Salvador, the immigration judge ruled that the brother belonged to a "particular social group," namely, of "young Salvadoran... Read More

The USCIS announced the 100 questions & answers that comprise the civics component of the new naturalization test on Sept. 27, 2007.  Starting October 1, 2008, the USCIS will administer this new test to citizenship applicants.  The USCIS claims its revised naturalization test will help strengthen assimilation efforts by emphasizing fundamental concepts of American democracy, basic U.S. history, and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.  The Service hopes... Read More