The deadline for registration for TPS for Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone is quickly approaching. USCIS must receive applications by May 20, 2015. I advise clients to file before the last day, but in all cases, by May 20, 2015. Clients should keep a full copy of the entire application package and send it via certified USPS or secure carrier such as Federal Express or DHS. Note that TPS applicants must submit Forms Read More
Don’t say you are US citizen and don’t vote unless you are!
There are extremely harsh and unforgiving penalties against immigrants who claim (in almost any way) to be a US citizen or who vote in (almost any) local, state or federal election in the US. The Board of Immigration Appeals recently upheld a removal (deportation) order against an immigrant (not a US ciitzen) who did not realize that it was an unlawful voting. For more information see Matter of Fitzpatrick, 26 Read More
Board of Immigration Appeals Reverses Discretionary Denial of Adjustment
The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) sustained the respondent's appeal and found the immigration judge erred in denying his application for adjustment of status as a matter of the discretion. Unpublished BIA decision reverses discretionary denial of adjustment application upon finding respondent’s positive equities outweighed his conviction for driving while intoxicated and more than $1,200 in student debt. For Read More
Petition on AILA- Help Mother and Her Daughter
Please take a moment to check the sign-on petition on AILA website and tell ICE you support the release of Melida and her four-year-old daughter Estrella from family detention in Karnes City, Texas. The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and her counsel will deliver the petition to ICE and DHS. Contact Karen Lucas, klucas@aila.org, or Greg Chen, gchen@aila.org, with questions. Read More
Attorney Ellen Sullivan Joined AILA’s Pro Bono Program
I recently joined American Immigration Lawyers Association's (AILA) volunteer program to assist military members and their families on immigration matters. AILA generously devotes time and professional skills to public service. I am looking forward to actively support this program. For further information on voluteer programs visit AILA Pro Bono Read More
Attorney Sullivan Attended AILA New England Chapter Meeting
Attorney Sullivan has been an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, AILA for almost ten years. AILA provides excellent opportunities for learning from experience colleagues on all matters related to the practice of immigration law. On Thursday, April 9, 2015 Attorney Sullivan will attend AILA New England's monthly chapter meeting. The topic of the meeting was asylum and featured Susan Read More
Local DHS/ICE Changes Surrender and Deferred Action Requests
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
Very Helpful Practice Advisory on Inspection, Entry and Admission
In this recently issued practice update below, the American Immigration Council summarizes a case where an individual who entered without inspection, clarifies the meaning of admission in different circumstances and discusses possible immigration consequences. For more information about this practice advisory please visit the American Immigration Council website. March 24, 2015 Washington, D.C. – The Read More
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