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New York City Immigration Court Welcomes Judge James McCarthy to the Bench

On July 13, 2017, the Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR) swore in one new Immigration Judge. Immigration Judge James McCarthy was appointed by the U.S. Attorney General, Jeff Sessions, to serve on the New York City Immigration Court.

Matter of Deang, 27 I&N Dec. 57, 64-66: Dissenting Opinion of Board Member Garry Malphrus

On June 16, 2017, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) issued a precedent decision in the Matter of Deang, 27 I&N Dec. 57 (BIA 2017), in which it held that an essential element of an aggravated felony receipt of stolen property offense under section 101(a)(43)(G) of the Immigration...

Secretary Kelly Reportedly Does Not Commit to Defending DACA Against Potential Legal Challenges

On July 12, 2017, Politico reported that Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly had told thirty members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus that, while he personally supported the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) program, the Trump Administration would not commit to defending it...

Tis the season for Holiday wishes, and hopefully much more for DREAM(ers)

Tis the season for Holiday wishes, and hopefully much more for DREAM(ers)

Travel and Visa ban for Nationals of Certain Countries: Advisory and Tips

Travel and Visa ban for Nationals of Certain Countries: Advisory and Tips

The Executive Orders and your Deportation Defense

The Executive Orders and your Deportation Defense

Overview of your Rights under Immigration Law

Overview of your Rights under Immigration Law

E-2 Visa: Multiple Paths to Permanent Residency

E-2 Visa: Multiple Paths to Permanent Residency

Interesting Dissent From Denial of Certiorari by Justice Gorsuch in VA Case

On June 26, 2017, the Supreme Court of the United States denied a petition for certiorari in an interesting case titled Mathis v. Shulkin, No. 16-667 (U.S. Jun. 26, 2017).

Pentagon Reportedly Considering Termination the MAVNI Program

On July 3, 2017, NPR reported that the Pentagon is considering dismantling the Military Accessions Vital to the National Interest (MAVNI) program, which was originally established in 2009. In this post, we will examine the recent MAVNI updates and what they could mean going forward.

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