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Attorney Christensen's Bachelor of Science degree major is in Computer Science with an emphasis in Electrical Engineering. In addition to a J.D. law degree, he has also earned a Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA). Coupled with strong academics, he has worked as an engineering executive for several large telecom companies, including AT&T and MediaOne.
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Paul B. Christensen, JD, MBA, BSCS
U.S. Immigration Legislation News
 Immigration News Article Archives
Arizona Passes Strict Immigration Act
On 4/13/2010, the Arizona state House of Representatives passed a bill (S.B. 1070) directing police to determine the immigration status of non-criminals if there is a reasonable suspicion they are undocumented. The state Senate passed a similar measure earlier this year.
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U.S. Immigration Headline News:
FY09 H-1B Petitioner List
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List of petitioners who received an approval in FY09 of Form I-129, requesting initial H-1B status for the beneficiary. Approximately 3,000 initial H-1B petitions are not accounted for on this list due to missing petitioner tax ID numbers. (04/20/2010).
BALCA Affirms Denial for Failure to Prove Business Necessity
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BALCA affirmed denial, finding employer failed to show business necessity where the requirement of a B.A. and 3 years experience in job offered for a Senior Software Engineer position exceeded assigned Job Zone SVP. Matter of Wissen, Inc., 2009-PER-00405 (04/15/2010).
USCIS Listening Session on the Impact of the Healthcare H-1B Memo
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USCIS issued an executive summary of the 04/15/2010 listening session on the January 8, 2010 H-1B Memo's impact on the healthcare industry. Principal themes included the structure of physician employment, staffing model, and individual professions. (04/19/2010)
DHS E-Verify Handbook for Clients of Designated Agents
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DHS issued a handbook on using E-Verify as the client of designated agents. Designated agents use E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of another company's employees. (04/15/2010).
BIA on Removability for Conviction of Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Felony
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The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) held that an alien only convicted of conspiracy to commit an aggravated felony and removable on the basis of that conviction under the INA may not also be found removable for underlying substantive offense. Matter of Richardson, 25 I&N Dec. 226 (BIA 2010).
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