Friday, April 30, 2010

VWP Green Card Applicants Beware

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has now joined other courts in holding that a person who files for adjustment of status (green card) after his or her VWP period expires, waives the right to contest removal (deportation) proceedings.

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Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Climate, not Immigration

According to the Associated Press, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (Democrat) said Tuesday he is willing to bring up climate change legislation ahead of an immigration bill.

For those who were counting on congress to act on immigration reform, it appears that climate issues come first.

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Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Criminal Defense Lawyers Must Advise of Deportation Risk

The U.S. Supreme Court decision of Padilla v. United States holds that criminal defense attorneys representing noncitizens must advise their clients that their criminal conviction could result in deportation.

For more on crimes and deportation, see: http://www.cundyandmartin.com/immigration/deportation/deportation-for-crimes-of-moral-turpitude.php

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