The Immigrant’s Journal Vol. 179
A Journey for a Better Life & Justice
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Nov 17-28, 2022
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Congress Proposes the Case Backlog and Transparency Act to Tackle USCIS Backlogs BY RAUL PINTO
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he backlog of pending applications at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has increased exponentially in the last few years. Congress is finally taking notice. The Case Backlog and Transparency Act, introduced by Congressman Tony Cárdenas on October 25, seeks to address the long delays encountered by millions of immigrants who applied for an immigration benefit but have failed to receive a decision. The Act would impose strict reporting requirements on USCIS, ensuring that the agency informs Congress about the number of cases pending
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Is a Trial Necessary in a Car Accident Injury Case? ....22
Should I File for Bankruptcy Before or After the Holidays? ....11
Arleigh Louison is Dead. The Pain and Devastation of His Immigration Fraud Lives On. charging him with running an immigration fraud scheme that included the filing of false statements with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, including over 1,800 fraudulent applications for over 1,000 petitioners within the last four years. Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) agents arrested Louison in Brooklyn, New York, and executed a federal search warrant at his office,” said the U.S. Department of Justice
BY MARY CAMPBELL
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ederal law enforcement agents arrested Arleigh Louison on July 18, 2019. He was indicted in Vermont on 12 counts of making false statements and submitting over 1,800 fraudulent immigration applications to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). “A federal grand jury returned a 12count indictment against Arleigh Louison, 53, of Brooklyn, New York,
The late “Untouchable” Arleigh Louison. Photo: Facebook
Immigrant Workers Say Chipotle is Firing Them for Organizing ....5
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4 Things You're Doing That Cause a Man to Lose Interest ....21
Exploring Research: Can Coronavirus Cause Diabetes? ....16