Because “extreme hardship” isn’t defined in the legal code, its meaning is interpreted based on the decisions made in Board and Federal courts. Relevant factors When determining whether deportation would cause extreme hardship to a person or their relative(s), the courts ...
Read MoreLate 2017, the Trump administration revised the visa process to make it easier to deport U.S. residents or deny entry to people visiting the U.S. The ...
View MoreIt’s frightening enough being suspected, investigated for or having been arrested for a crime. It’s doubly frightening when you’re not a US citizen, ...
View MoreImmigration and criminal law intersect an incredible amount. Unfortunately the definitions for both areas of law are not always the same. This is ...
View MoreOn January 1, 2018, Proposition 64 allowed for the sale and taxation of recreational marijuana. The Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana ...
View MoreWe live in a turbulent time. The law is constantly changing and the immigrant community continuously receives conflicting information about what to do ...
View MoreDuring deportation proceedings, a type of immigration relief for individuals is available, known as Cancellation of Removal. Here we will discuss two ...
View MoreAlien Smuggling defined The Immigration & Nationality Act (INA) states that an alien smuggler is someone who "at any time knowingly has encouraged, ...
View MoreWhat is an Aggravated Felony Under Immigration Law? Under U.S. immigration law , an aggravated felony is a crime that carries a particularly tough ...
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