Legal Articles, Deportation
Trump Immigration Executive Order PAUSED.
Federal Court stays certain provisions of President Trump's Executive Order. With immigration law changing daily, stay tuned to Baurkot & Baurkot.
Board of Immigration Appeals Requests Amicus Briefs on the Material Support Bar
On January 9, 2017, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) issued an Amicus Invitation No. 17-01-09. This means that the Board is asking for amicus - "friend of the court" - briefs on a specific issue. Amicus Invitation No. 17-01-09 is about the "material support bar."
Analysis of DHS's Decision to Remove NSEERS Regulations
In this article, we will examine what the NSEERS program was, what the repeal means, and how it may affect the immigration plans of the incoming Trump Administration.
Series of Posts: President-Elect Trump's Cabinet Picks and Immigration
The Trump Administration promises to make dramatic changes in the conduct of the Executive Branch from the previous eight years. One area where many expect to see some of the most significant changes is in immigration policy.
Overview of President Trump's Immigration Executive Orders
In this article, we will provide an overview of the three executive orders. In the coming days, we will publish comprehensive articles on the provisions of each of these executive orders along with analysis of what they will mean for immigration policy going forward.
President Trump Tweets That He Will Pick His SCOTUS Nominee on February 2
President Donald Trump has Tweeted that he announce his Supreme Court nominee on February 2, 2017. In this short post, I discuss the big news in brief.
Board Requests Amicus Briefs on Whether the Federal Offense of Misprision of a Felony is a CIMT
In this article we will offer a brief overview of the issues and what the Board wants interested members of the public to address in amicus curiae (“friends of the court”) briefs.
DHS Annual Flow Report on Refugees and Asylees for FY-2015
In this article, we will examine a selection of the statistics from the Annual Flow Report, which is well-worth reading in its entirety.
EOIR Releases New Final Rule on Recognition of Organizations and Accreditation of Non-attorney Representatives
On December 19, 2016, the Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR) published a new final rule titled “Recognition of Organizations and Accreditation of Non-Attorney Representatives” in the Federal Register.
DHS Annual Flow Report on Naturalization Statistics for FY-2015
In this article, we will examine the Flow Report's data on the countries of birth of those naturalized in FY-2015. We will also assess the median time (in years) that individuals naturalized in FY-2015 spent in lawful permanent resident status (LPR) prior to naturalization.