The local AILA chapter just announced that the current Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations will be transferring to Washington, DC in June 2015 and that "as a result of a change in leadership, the future of the surrender and deferred action program is uncertain." This means that local immigration attorneys and their clients may face more challenges when requesting ICE to issue Notices to Appear Read More
Tufts University Takes Unconventional Stand to Provide Education to Undocumented Students
The Boston Globe reported this week that Tufts University announced a plan to recruit and provide 100% financial assistance to undocumented immigrants who are admitted to the university. The plan demonstrates a deep compassion for children who brought to the U.S. at very young ages, grew up in the U.S., excelled in school, and upon graduation face the bleak reality that without immigration status, their options for Read More
Boston and Cambridge Challenge the Court Injunction Against DACA & DAPA
The temporary court decision to block President Obama's immigration programs have been challenged by over 70 municipal leaders nationwide. Recently, Boston's Mayor Marty Walsh and the City of Cambridge joined to challenge the injunction against DAPA and DACA, proposed by President Obama to help long-time immigrant residents of the U.S. obtain basic immigration status. Nationwide local leaders indicate that: "Local Read More
Marijuana Law at AILA Conference
This week, I'm working on final drafts of an article that will be presented at the AILA National Conference in Washington, DC in June. The article and the June presentation discusses how, and if, non-US citizens in the US can exercise their state rights to use marijuana medically and, in Colorado and Washington, recreationally. This is a fascinating example of conflict of laws that has drastic, if not devastating, Read More
Hopes Dashed for Work Permits and Legal Status
Many immigrants and supporters of the immigrant community received a wonderful 2014 Thanksgiving gift from President Obama--expanded DACA, the new DAPA program, and other changes in immigration policies. However, this week, hopes were dashed for many immigrants in Massachusetts and throughout the country. See a recent Boston Globe article about Boston immigrants' responses to this dramatic court order. As the week Read More
Federal District Court Blocks USCIS Implementation of Expanded DACA
The USCIS website recently reported: "Due to a federal court order, USCIS will not begin accepting requests for the expansion of DACA on February 18 as originally planned. The court's temporary injunction, issued February 16, does not affect the existing DACA. Individuals may continue to come forward and request an initial grant of DACA or renewal of DACA under the guidelines established in 2012." This means that Read More
Tips: What to Wear to Court
It is common knowledge that when attending court, you should dress respectfully. What isn’t common knowledge is what dressing respectfully entails. In general, respectful clothing for court includes clothing that is modest, clean and that fits you well. The goal is to allow the judge to notice you and your message, not your appearance. Below are court attire tips for anyone attending a court hearing or USCIS Read More
Many LGBT Families Feel Left Out of President’s New Immigration Plan
President Obama's new immigration plan focused on keeping families together and avoiding devastating deportations of the parents of children. However, the plan does not help families that do not have children. Also, the plan does not help the parents of US citizen children or lawful permanent resident children, when the parents are not the biological or legal parents. The Huffington Post reports that LGBT advocates Read More
DHS Announces Revised Removal Priorities
As part of President Obama's proposed immigration executive actions, the Department of Homeland Security has announced revised removal priorities as applied to illegal immigrants. Among those illegal immigrants whom the DHS plans to focus their resources on removing are convicted felons, national security threats, immigrants apprehended at the border, and those who entered unlawfully after January 1, 2014. President Read More
President to Speak on Immigration Reform
After weeks of speculation surrounding the proposed use of executive authority, President Obama announced an address that would outline his plans for unilaterally passing immigration reform, The New York Times reports. Reports have indicated that up to 5 million undocumented immigrants could receive work permits and additional protection from deportation as a result of the President's authority. However, those Read More
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