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Faleh Hassan Almaleki, 50, faces life in prison if convicted of running over his daughter, Noor Almaleki, 20, with his Jeep.  Prosecutors allege Almaleki’s action was an “honor killing” because “[t]he investigation into these crimes revealed that the defendant was … Continue reading →

Navigating complicated immigration laws can be confusing and intimidating.  If you are interested in petitioning for a family member I strongly urge you to meet with an immigration attorney first to discuss your options and gain an understanding of the … Continue reading →

In Chicago, Illinois, about 38% of the John Stroger Hospital’s palliative unit’s patients are foreign-born.  On average, about 25 to 30 patients a year ask to return to their homelands.  From 2005 to 2007, the Stroger team helped 57 patients, … Continue reading →

The Farr Group would like to wish everyone and their families a Happy New Year!

The Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division stated “The Immigration and Nationality Act’s (INA) anti-discrimination provision protects all authorized workers from unfair documentary requests during the Form I-9 process.  The Justice Department is committed to stopping workplace discrimination … Continue reading →

Many Legal Permanent Residents, or green card holders, believe they can live abroad and simply return to the U.S. once a year for a few weeks to maintain their U.S. residency.  Unfortunately, it is not that easy and many residents … Continue reading →

The Farr Group would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season. We would also like to thank those who have made our progress possible! Sincerely, The Farr Group

A Honolulu socialite and son of a former Philippine diplomat plead guilty to 37 counts of first- and second-degree theft, forgery and money laundering for embezzling $300,000 from a Hawaiian law firm when he was its office manager. Nigel Salmingo, … Continue reading →

Bellevue Hospital Center provides care for victims from around the world, regardless of their ability to pay.  Dr. Allen Keller, who founded the program in 1995, states, “The individuals who come to us are among the most traumatized and brutalized … Continue reading →

As of the last count on 12/17/2010 the Cap Count is as follows: H-1B Regular Cap = 53,900 of 65,000 H-1B Master’s Exemption Cap = 19,700 of 20,000 Cap numbers reflect the number of petitions that USCIS has accepted for … Continue reading →