I'm in removal proceedings before an Immigration Court, can I request continuance or administrative closure based on

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   Theodore Murphy

   West Chester Immigration Attorney

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   Answered January 30, 2013 13:54. You can ask for whatever you want but requests based on things that do not yet exist are not likely to be approved. You should hire an attorney to help

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   Rajesh Prasad

   Chino Hills Immigration Attorney

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   Answered January 30, 2013 13:59. I agree with my colleague. You are not likely to get a continuance in your removal proceedings based on the possibility that some future immigration reform may or may not pass. Please consult with a qualified immigration lawyer.

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   Carlos Sandoval

   Hollywood Immigration Attorney

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   Answered January 30, 2013 14:16. You can ask for it. The response is going to depend on the jurisdiction, the judge, and whether you have received multiple continuances in the past. Another option is to request a continuance to try to get prosecutorial discretion, which most judges approve, and hope that the law passes before the date of the next hearing.

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   Nicklaus Misiti

   New York Immigration Attorney

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   Answered January 30, 2013 14:17. You can ask for it but it almost certainly will be denied. Hire an attorney before your situation gets worse.

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   Samuel Maina

   San Francisco Immigration Attorney

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   Answered January 30, 2013 15:17. I cannot envision any Judge granting a continuance based on a proposed law. You may be able to get a continuance based on other grounds. Consult with an attorney

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