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This coming August 2012, petitions under the Family Sponsored F1 Preference will experience significant visa retrogression for applicants whose country of chargeability is the Philippines. The August Visa Bulletin shows visa retrogression from July 15, 1997 to March 1, 1994. FAMILY-SPONSORED PREFERENCES EMPLOYMENT-BASED PREFERENCES Source: August 2012 Visa Bulletin If you have any questions or need assistance with your immigration matter,   please do not hesitate to contact our office.  Sharlene Mae Bagon, Esq. BAGON LAW FIRM 6700 Fallbrook Avenue Suite 125H West Hills, CA 91307 Toll Free: (888) 992-2466 Main Tel.: (818) 539-0120 Fax: (888) 589-0804 www.bagonlawfirm.com

The City of Minneapolis is the first city in the United States to support President Barack Obama’s federal policy that would allow undocumented youth to continue to call America home. On June 15th, 2012, President Obama announced that the Department of Homeland Security will stop deporting young immigrants who meet certain conditions. In mid-August, it is estimated that anywhere from 5,000 to 27,000 people in Minnesota will be able to submit an application to the U.S. Customs and Immigration Service for “Deferred Action.” Approved applicants will be eligible for a work permit, a social security number, and some protection against being deported. Applications will need to be renewed every two years. By adding support of this policy to the City’s federal agenda, the City of Minneapolis is recommending that the Department of Homeland Security implement this policy with the broadest, most-inclusive language so that it ensures wide participation by all those who are