Where to File Hardship Waiver Applications

Creation of the two separate regulatory systems for hardship waiver applications established recently by the Administration’s promulgation of the Provisional Waiver regulations rendered many people confused as to where to file waiver applications for individuals who are NOT eligible for Provisional Waiver and intent to navigate the ordinary, well-established waiver rout. People are especially confused because they are routinely told now that the U.S. consulate posts do not accept waiver applications any longer. As recently as yesterday, I received a call from a person from Georgia who, sounding very frustrated, complained of this confusion.


Historically, that is for the last almost a decade or so and until very recently, the procedure had been that determination of whether an immigrant visa applicant was indeed inadmissible and thus warranted a waiver, was supposed to be formally made by the U.S. consulate in that person’s country of residence. Once made, the applicant would be served with what is known as a rejection letter, stating that he or she were found inadmissible and that a waiver could be potentially available for that type of inadmissibility. The significance of this letter is hard to overstate. It is not so because it broke the bad news that the individual was found not desirable and thus could not be allowed into the United States. Instead, the letter would formally start the process of the waiver application. The waiver application would then need to be submitted at the same consulate and the fee paid there. The consulate responsibility then would be to transfer the application to the USCIS foreign post having jurisdictional power over adjudicationof the USCIS applications by residents of that country.

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An Expensive Public Education for Some Residents of South Carolina

Students who depend on undocumented parents are facing certain obstacles when matriculating at public universities.Often the greatest deciding factor for students in choosing where they will earn their degree is affordability. In an effort to make higher education more affordable for working class families-often comprised of minorities such as Latinos-States have established public universities with significantly reduced tuition rates for residents. Allowing more residents to gain specialized training or certification has significant economic advantages for the state. With higher education, better employment opportunities usually follow and therefore, generate better salaries for residents.

So, should a U.S. citizen who has lived in the state his or her entire life, has voted, and possess a valid driver's license from the state enjoy public university resident tuition rates? The University of South Carolina's administration does not necessarily think so. Students who may have jobs and pay state taxes may still, nonetheless, have to pay higher tuition rates if they depend on their undocumented parents.

I strongly believe that illegal entry into the country is a serious matter. Necessary steps should be taken to ensure that all entry into this country be documented; however, this administrative policy does not curtail illegal entry. Instead, it punishes the U.S. citizen student who wants to go to college and establish a career. Since it is unlikely that the undocumented families are likely to return to their native countries because of high tuition rates for their children, there is little, if any, noticeable result in deterring illegal entry into the country with this policy. The long-term economic result is likely to be decreased matriculation from U.S citizens in colleges. This decreased matriculation defeats the very purpose of lower tuition rates for state residents. With tuition rates increasing categorically at an alarming rate, I think universities cannot afford to deter a college education any further.

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For LGBT Russians, a New Hope Emerges in Canada

With recent changes in Russian legislation, LGBT Russians are desperately seeking freedom from persecution. These refugees now have a favorable chance at being granted asylum in Canada.
According to Canada's immigration minister, Chris Alexander, homosexuals who intend to flee persecution in Russia will have their asylum claims viewed favorably-such as those persecuted because of religious or ethnic reasons in Canada. This is certainly a step towards progress in what seems to be lack of action from international convention.
Recently, Vladimir Putin has approved a few laws incriminating homosexual propaganda. These laws apply to citizens, visitors and tourists as well. In fact, tourists and visitors accused of promoting. Many gay activists in Russia are subject to beatings and humiliation at the hands of other citizens. Furthermore, the Russian authorities do nothing to protect those victimized. Not surprisingly, there will be an increase of homosexual Russian refugees seeking asylum in other nations. Canada will now be a viable option to these refugees. According to officials, about half of Russians that seek asylum in Canada every year are granted. This decision by Canada may influence other nations to emulate a similar policy.

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Russia and the War against Homosexuality

Despite the attention that Vladimir Putin is receiving over his recent anti-gay policies, there is still, very much, a massive problem for homosexuals living in Russia. The severity of the issue has gone from alarming to outrageous. It is crucial to incite a major change in Russia's policies. These laws and bills are seedlings which will inevitably expand as long as they are allowed to.

While many people are aware of the anti-gay sentiment, I strongly believe very few people are aware of the degree of persecution that homosexuals in Russia are subject to by both police officers and citizens alike. While going over collections of photographs collected during recent gay pride parades and marches in Russia, I immediately grasped the scope of the horror they live in.

The first sets of photographs depict a peaceful gay pride celebration that took place in 2012. As one continues to look through the photographs, pictures of the same event show civilians punching gay activists. Other pictures show police officers using brutal force on peaceful gay activists, and eventually gay activists are detained while the violent anti-gay protesters remain free. More pictures of the same event show anti-gay protesters angrily shouting at the gay activists, while one protester holds a whip in his hand, threatening violent behavior.

Another gay-pride celebration in Moscow shows a gay activist being punched in the face, while police surround him. It clearly shows the police doing nothing to prevent the violent attack. Another picture shows an older man, likely in his sixties, choking a gay rights activist. The police, again, arrest and detain the gay activists. Another photo of the same event shows authorities in military outfits taking down rainbow flags that are being held by gay activists.

The photos get more appalling for each event. The police officers seem to target only the gay activists while the violent protesters continue to their assault. There are photos showing gay activists covered in blood while they are being attacked. The anti-gay protesters disrupt the gay pride celebration events in groups wreaking havoc, brutally attacking gay activists, pelting them with rotten eggs and dragging them across the streets. Even more disturbing is not the lack of protection from the police for the activists, but the fact that the police condone the assault and often join the violence.

As an observer looking over these photographs, it is difficult to avoid resemblance of what Germany's early Nazi policy was like. More laws are being passed which prevent acknowledgement of homosexual equality. Furthermore, the violence against the homosexual community continues with impunity. If this tragedy continues, it is that the homosexual communities will eventually grow fearful of violence and persecution. Homosexual equality will then be delayed further and there will be less opposition from the media. The less attention this matter receives, the further Putin's campaign is likely to expand. As countries with interests in international policy and the possible economic effects of Russia's policy, we must act promptly.

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photos from russia everyone needs to see

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