ecently, I discussed the defense of “cancellation of permanent residents.” Today, I would like to discuss the defense of “asylum.” This is a very, very old defense in international law. It is a way for immigrants or refugees to request protection in their new...
Recently, I introduced the defense of “cancellation of removal for permanent residents.” I explained that there are two different kinds of cancellation of removal, for green card holders and for those who are undocumented. They each have different requirements. In...
This is an area of the law in which I have substantial experience, and I think it is beneficial for the community to be aware of potential defenses that individuals may use in immigration court. The defense that I have been discussing for the past few...
In my previous discussions about bond in immigration law, I mentioned that getting a bond from an immigration judge is easier if a person has any defenses in immigration court. I would like to talk a little more today about what I mean by “defenses.” By “defenses” I...
Today, we are jumping back in to the topic of bond in Immigration Court. I think that many people (and perhaps many lawyers) do not appreciate just how important of a subject it is. For that reason, I would like to discuss it a bit further. Right now, the calendars...
In my last post, I touched on the subject of bond in immigration court. I offered a definition of bond for those who may not understand exactly what it is, and I talked briefly about who qualifies for bond and who does not. This subject is very important, because...
