Client was granted withholding of removal under INA § 241(b)(3) by a non-detained immigration judge based on fears of persecution from South Korea due to his sexual orientation.
6 detained LPR cancellation of removal (42A) GRANTED. 9 non-detained LPR cancellation of removal (42A) GRANTED, including 1 INA 212 (c) GRANTED, and 1 INA 212(h) hardship waiver GRANTED. Assisted detained client to get married to a United States citizen fiance while being detained by ICE, then successfully filed and represented client before a detained immigration judge for adjustment of status with a INA 212(h) hardship waiver. GRANTED. The grounds for mandatory detention include various grounds of inadmissibility from Section 212(a) of the I.N.A. — but an actual conviction is not required in all cases.
These criminal grounds of inadmissibility include commission of:
When Immigration Detains You or a Family Member. A very well made video by Illinois Legal Aid concerning common questions for individuals and family members being detained by ICE (Immigration Customs Enforcement). EOIR Case Status--1-800-898-7180
This is an automated immigration court's case status hotline. By entering an individual's alien #, you can find up dates of upcoming master/individual hearings, the assigned immigration judge, whether a final order has been entered, and other information regarding the individual's proceedings in immigration court. Immigration Court (Individual) Contacts (Website) Here you can find the address and phone number of each immigration court around the country. It also has a listing of all immigration judges in each court. You can speak with an operator for case specific information, such as status of motions and decisions. You will need an alien #. ICE Online Detainee Locator (Website) When ever someone is in immigration (ICE) custody, you can find him/her with this online locator. It will tell you which facility an individual is held at. You will need the alien # and the home country. USCIS Case Status (Website) Check status for all USCIS petitions/applications. Limited information. Will need USCIS receipt number. USICS National Customer Service Center (NCSC): 1-800-375-5283 This 800 number will allow you to check on the status of USCIS petitions/applications. Individuals and attorneys of record can speak with a USCIS customer service representative concerning their petitions/applications. |
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