Every day the U.S./Mexico border is overwhelmed by persons from other countries seeking asylum in the United States. To prevail on a claim for asylum, one must demonstrate past persecution... read more →
Recently, I have had many consultations with frustrated applicants seeking remedies for their delayed applications. We have seen naturalizations taking over 3 years without any substantial updates, adjustment of status... read more →
In March of 2020, the CDC issued a public health order known as Title 42, which allowed the US to expedite the expulsion of asylum seekers from our southern border.... read more →
If you recently received your first “Notice of Hearing” from the immigration court, here’s what you can expect and how to prepare yourself for your master calendar hearing. What is... read more →
A May 27th, 2021, Memo addressed to all Office of Principal Legal Advisor Attorneys (“OPLA” i.e., the prosecuting body of Immigration and Customs Enforcement “ICE”) gives prosecutors greater leeway to... read more →
What are the requirements of Cancellation of Removal for Certain Nonpermanent Residents? Certain nonpermanent residents may be eligible to apply for relief in removal proceedings if they meet the following... read more →
On March 19, 2019, the Supreme Court overruled a Ninth Circuit ruling that had granted certain protections to immigrants in Nielsen v. Preap. Previously, mandatory detention without a bond hearing... read more →
Becoming a United States citizen is very important to most lawful permanent residents. In fact, many await anxiously the time when they can apply for this great benefit. However, citizenship... read more →
On December 22, 2018, the government shut down when an agreement could not be reached on President Trump’s request for Congress to approve funding of $5.7 billion to build a... read more →
A Center for Juvenile and Criminal Justice study suggests that the detaining of non-criminals accused of immigration violations in California leads to overcrowding of prisons. This none-too-surprising conclusion may suggest... read more →