At-A-Glance: Executive Office for Immigration Review

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

Ever wonder how someone is placed in removal proceedings?
Do you know what to expect when you (or someone you know) appear in front of an immigration judge?
Do you know the difference between a “credible fear interview” and a “reasonable fear interview”?
Do you know your options after an immigration judge makes a decision in your case?
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Immigration Reform Legislation to be Introduced Again

Friday, December 11th, 2009

On Tuesday, December 15, 2009 Congressman Luis V. Gutierrez (D-IL) will introduce new legislation, the Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America’s Security and Prosperity Act of 2009 (“CIR ASAP”), to the U.S. House of Representatives. Gutierrez will be joined by members of many different faiths and backgrounds, including the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Black Caucus, Asian Pacific [...]

Immigration Detainee Transfers – A Follow Up

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

Just a quick follow up on our last post relating to detainee transfers…
We came across this wonderful (and informative) article by Beth Werlin on the Immigration Impact website.  The article informs the readers about the problems encountered by detained foreign nationals and the lawyers who represent them.
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Increase in Transfers of Immigration Detainees

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

Immigration detention is on the rise.  Foreign nationals are being detained for many reasons, including final deportation or removal order or commission of certain crimes.  Detention can be a scary experience, both for the foreign national being detained and for the family members of the foreign national, many of whom depend on the detained family [...]