U.S. immigration law contains many harsh penalties for making false statements on immigration applications. There are many points during the process of applying for a U.S. visa or green card that applicants may be tempted to lie. For example, they may think that it would be harmless, or essential, to hide a ground of inadmissibility, […]
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Don’t become a victim of dishonest immigration consultants often known as “notarios.” Immigration consultants, notaries public, and notarios cannot represent you in the immigration process. These people—especially notarios—prey on immigrants, often from the same ethnic community as the notarios themselves. NOTARIOS WILL TAKE YOUR MONEY AND YOUR DREAMS! Many noncitizens find out that they will
Three of the most common crimes that can lead to removal, and how one would need to analyze whether the convicted person will, in fact, be ordered deported. If you are a noncitizen of the U.S. and have been convicted of a crime—nearly any crime—there’s a serious possibility that you could be deported (removed) from
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If the term “aggravated felony” sounds it refers like a serious crime, it should. Any noncitizen convicted of an aggravated felony will lose the right to many types of immigration benefits. Among other things, the person will become ineligible to receive asylum, as described in “Bars to Receiving Asylum or Refugee Status.” He or she
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The US immigration courts, charged with determining the fate of undocumented immigrants and refugees, look a lot like a regular court system at first glance, with robe-clad judges hearing cases in courtrooms and handing down rulings from a dais. But these courts aren’t part of the judiciary branch; they sit under the umbrella of the
What is Cancellation of Removal? Cancellation of removal for non-lawful permanent residents is a defense to deportation, and a pathway to a green card for people who are in removal (deportation) proceedings. There is a separate form of relief, called “cancellation of removal for lawful permanent residents,” that is available for people in deportation proceedings
Federal agents have been more aggressive and less selective about arresting immigrants and pursuing deportations in the year since President Donald Trump took office. They’ve also been far more effective, according to supporters of tighter immigration enforcement, and far more reckless, according to immigrant advocates. “Everybody who is deportable is now a priority,” said Ruby Robinson, managing attorney of
Noncitizens who face charges of inadmissibility or charges of deportation can be placed in removal proceedings, during which time they may challenge the charge(s) and/or seek relief from removal. Removal proceedings are conducted by immigration judges, who are part of the Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR) within the U.S. Department of Justice. Removal proceedings
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The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) defines “refugees” as people who are outside their countries because of a well-founded fear of persecution based on their race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a particular social group, and who cannot or do not want to return home. They must be recognized by the