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USCIS Has Not Decided My Asylum Petition that I Filed Years Ago. Can I Sue? Well, It Depends.
You came to America. You filed your asylum application on time. Now, several years have passed, and you have heard nothing. You might...
aaronaisen
Sep 4, 20232 min read
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What is the Consular Non-Reviewability Doctrine?
Simply put, the Consular Non-Reviewability Doctrine is a rule that says that federal judges cannot review or overturn a final decision to...
aaronaisen
Aug 27, 20232 min read
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"Help! I've Been Kidnapped!" AI and the Family Emergency Hoax
This is a horrible phone call to get. One could hardly be blamed for experiencing feelings of panic, fear, and a desire to get their...
aaronaisen
May 6, 20232 min read
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USICS Denied My Citizenship Application! Now What?
You waited the requisite time to become a U.S. Citizen, filed the N400, paid the filing fee, gone through biometrics, gone through your...
aaronaisen
Apr 22, 20232 min read
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WARNING: FINAL NOTICE - YOUR ACCOUNT WILL BE CLOSED! Who is that Email Really Coming From?
Ever gotten an email from your bank or other official sender warning you that something bad is about to happen to your account? I get a...
aaronaisen
Apr 8, 20232 min read
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What Happens When I File a Petition for a Writ of Mandamus?
You filed your immigration application. You paid the application fee which is a lot of money. You possibly paid an attorney a lot of...
aaronaisen
Mar 25, 20232 min read
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Bank Failures and Scams - 3 Tips to Protect Your Money From Bank Scammers
If scammers had a motto, it would be, "Never Let a Good Crisis Go to Waste." Over the past few weeks, several banks have gone under and...
aaronaisen
Mar 21, 20232 min read
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Green Card Application Delays and Mandamus Petitions
Your Green Card application (I-485) has been pending for a long time. Can you file a Petition for a Writ of Mandamus to move your case...
aaronaisen
Mar 17, 20232 min read
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Should I File a Writ of Mandamus Individually or With Someone Else?
I once spoke with a young man outside the United States who wanted to file a mandamus petition related to his F1 visa application pending...
aaronaisen
Feb 25, 20233 min read
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Where Do I File My Petition for a Writ of Mandamus?
You have decided to file a petition for a writ of mandamus to get your immigration application moving after a long delay. But where do...
aaronaisen
Feb 22, 20232 min read
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The Myth of Data Privacy - Part 2: Our Data is Not Safe, Secure, or Private. What is Our Plan?
Yes, I said it. I know this may seem a bit out of the mainstream, but it is true. Just as recently as this week, Norton/Lifelock...
aaronaisen
Jan 21, 20233 min read
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Getting Past the USCIS Mailbox with a Mandamus Petition
I hear the same story on too many occasions. Someone's immigration application has been pending for a considerable period of time. The...
aaronaisen
Jan 19, 20232 min read
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The Myth of Data Privacy - Part 1: Data Privacy and Medical Offices
Everyone has heard of HIPAA. It is a law that governs how medical professionals treat our personal health information. It is not uncommon...
aaronaisen
Jan 11, 20232 min read
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What Are the Costs Associated with a Petition for a Writ of Mandamus?
The cost of an immigration application seems to be going up and up. USCIS recently announced that it is increasing certain fees. So, how...
aaronaisen
Jan 6, 20231 min read
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Aaron Appears on Grow Your Business and Grow Your Wealth Podcast To Discuss Fraud and Identity Theft
Aaron recently appeared on the Grow Your Business and Grown Your Wealth podcast hosted by Gary Heldt. In this episode, Aaron and Gary...
aaronaisen
Dec 28, 20221 min read
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Two (Possibly Three) Steps to Take Before Filing a Petition for a Writ of Mandamus
Your application for citizenship or permanent residency is delayed. Your visa is caught up in administrative processing. You have spent a...
aaronaisen
Dec 17, 20222 min read
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Yes, You Can Share Too Much on Social Media
The holidays are here, and those phones are busy. Pictures, pictures everywhere. Whether it is taking pictures at that holiday party or...
aaronaisen
Dec 9, 20222 min read
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Holiday Cyber Safety - Don't Become Jack Frost Roasting on an Open Fire
The holidays are here. People are being treated to Nat King Cole singing The Christmas Song in his great tenor voice. You know, the song...
aaronaisen
Nov 30, 20222 min read
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Are Petitions for Writs of Mandamus Expensive?
Not necessarily. While federal court litigation has a bit of a reputation for being very expensive (and in most cases, this is probably...
aaronaisen
Nov 22, 20222 min read
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Unexpected Email with an Attachment: Check Before You Open
I recently got an email from a friend of mine. The email was sent using his work email. The email contained a secure attachment. I looked...
aaronaisen
Nov 22, 20221 min read
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