Author: Joseph Caraccio
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How to File a FOIA Request With The Immigration Court (EOIR FOIA Request)
How to use the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to get a copy of your Immigration Court documents. How to file a FOIA request with EOIR or the BIA.
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ESTABLISHING EXTREME HARDSHIP
A. Totality of the Circumstances The officer must make extreme hardship determinations based on the factors, arguments, and evidence submitted. Therefore, the officer should consider any submission from the applicant bearing on the extreme hardship determination. The officer may also consider factors, arguments, and evidence relevant to the extreme hardship determination that the applicant has…
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Naturalization Civics Exam
The Naturalization Civics Examination The civics examination is part of the naturalization interview process and it is legally required in order to obtain US citizenship (unless you are exempt for medical reasons). The civics portion of the naturalization test is an oral examination that will test your knowledge of basic US history (who was the…
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VIDEO: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA)
Learn more about the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and how it can help you with your immigration case. The FOIA statute 5 USC §552 .
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When Is A Government “Unable or Unwilling” To Protect Someone
When is a Government “unable or unwilling” to protect? The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), issued a precedential decision on asylum law, providing more guidance on how asylum applicants can meet the requirements of showing that a government is “unable or unwilling” to protect them from harm by private actors. Matter of C-G-T-, 28 I&N…
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NYC Mayor Awards $432 Million No Bid Contract to Controversial Organization Despite Litany of Recent Scandals
Mayor Eric Adams remains steadfast in proceeding with a substantial $432 million contract awarded to DocGo, a medical services provider, for the housing and care of migrants in New York. This decision has faced scrutiny from City Comptroller Brad Lander, who voiced concerns about DocGo’s suitability for this role and emphasized their expertise in medical…
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Visa Bulletin
The number of visas that are available for immigrants coming to the United States is limited under the law. The limitations are determined annually and then a monthly visa bulliten is published based on the number of visas used. The visa bulletin is used to determine when a visa is available. As an example this…
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Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA)
the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA) eliminated key defenses against deportation and subjected many more immigrants, including legal permanent residents, to detention and deportation. It made it much more difficult for refugees to apply for asylum.
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Citizenship: English Language Exemptions
There are exceptions and modifications to the naturalization requirements that are available to those who qualify for U.S. citizenship. USCIS also provides accommodations for individuals with disabilities. The general exemptions to the English requirement based on age are described below.
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FAQ: Dual Citizenship
Questions and answers regarding dual citizenship with the United States and potential ways you could lose your U.S. citizenship.
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Federal Judge Rules DACA Not Legal But Keeps Protections Intact For Current DREAMers
Federal Judge rules DACA is illegal but says that the federal government does not have to take any action at this time.
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Getting Back Your Immigration Bond
Immigration Bond (money to be released from ICE custody) After ICE has taken a foreign national into detention prior to removal proceedings, the foreign national can ask the immigration judge for bond. This is a certain amount of money that they pay to the court in exchange for being released until the resolution of the…
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