The Prosecutorial Discretion Pilot Project n Denver
Dec 20, 2011
In November 2011,the Denver District Office of ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) began a process of reviewing all cases currently pending before theDenver Immigration Court.The purpose of this ...
See Full Guide
Can I be Deported for a Domestic Violence or Child Abuse Offense?
Dec 09, 2011
a) Removability for Domestic Violence Offenses including Stalking, Violation of Protection Ordersand Crimes Against Children.INA 237(a)(2)(E).
Any conviction afterSeptember 30,1996for a crime of dom...
See Full Guide
Can I be Deported for a Firearms Offense?
Dec 09, 2011
a) Removability for Firearms Offenses.INA 237(a)(2)(C).
A conviction at any time after admission for any law for purchasing,selling,offering for sale,exchanging,using,owning,possessing,carrying,or a...
See Full Guide
When Can a Drug Conviction Make Me Deportable or Inadmissible?
Dec 09, 2011
a)Controlled Substance Violations.
A conviction for the violation of the laws of any state,the United States or a foreign country relating to a controlled substance as defined in section 102 of the ...
See Full Guide
What is an "Aggravated Felony" for Immigration Purposes?
Dec 09, 2011
a) Aggravated Felonies - INA 237(a)(2)(A)(iii) INA 101(a)(43)
Any alien who is convicted of an aggravated felony at any time after admission is removable.
i)Aggravated felonies for immigration...
See Full Guide
What is a Crime Involving Moral Turpitude?
Dec 09, 2011
1)a.) Crimes Involving Moral Turpitude (CIMT).
i)Definition of crime involving moral turpitude:
The term crime of moral turpitude is not defined in the statute,but there is case law,which gives s...
See Full Guide
The Burden of Proof in Deportation Proceedings
Dec 09, 2011
1) Burden of Proof: What Can ICE Use to Prove the Conviction?
a) For most crimes,the immigration judge will employ the Categorical Analysis to determine if the crime triggers immigration consequenc...
See Full Guide
The Definition of "Conviction" for Immigration Purposes
Dec 09, 2011
The Definition of "Conviction" for Immigration Purposes
Winter 2011
Jeff Joseph
1) Convictions under the INA. INA 101(a)(48)(A); 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(48)(A).
2) Definition of Conviction:
a) F...
See Full Guide
The P-1 Visa for Artists, Entertainers and Athletes
Dec 08, 2011
P-1 Visas For Athletes:
The P-1 is granted for performance at specific athletic competitions, individually or as part of a team atan international level.
Must include the contract with the team...
See Full Guide
O-1 Visas for Artists, Entertainers and Athletes
Dec 08, 2011
The O-1 Visa for Extraordinary Athletes:
The standard is Sustained international or national acclaim for work in the field The applicant must establish thathe or sheis one of the small percentage wh...
See Full Guide
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
The Avvo Rating explained
The Avvo Rating explained