Immigration Blog

Matter of J.J. Rodriguez: In Absentia Removal Issues Under Migrant Protection Protocols

In Matter of J.J. Rodriguez, the BIA explained when an alien under the Migrant Protection Protocols fails to appear should be ordered removed in absentia.

Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

Temporary Protected Status (TPS): benefits, rules for eligibility and maintaining TPS, process for filling for TPS, advice from experienced immigration attorney.

Term of Confinement Issued as Condition of a Probation Sentence

The BIA held in Matter of Calvillo Garcia that confinement issued as a condition of a probation sentence is a term of imprisonment under immigration law

Descamps v. United States and its Effects on Immigration Law

SCOTUS’s Descamps decision is important for the immigration aggravated felony. The BIA has grappled with divisible statutes and Descamps in Matter of Chairez.

J Visa Au Pair Program and EduCare Program

This article details both the J exchange visitor Au Pair Program and the EduCare Program, including rules for au pairs, EduCare au pairs, and the host family.

Inadmissibility for Criminal and Related Grounds

Inadmissibility for criminal convictions/other grounds are inadmissibility grounds, incl. CIMTs. Noncitizens will need waivers of inadmissibility.Section 212(a)(2).

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