Ninth Circuit Demands Proof from Immigrants Seeking Asylum in Nevada
A decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has placed a heavier burden of proof on immigrants seeking to become legal permanent residents through an asylum hearing in Immigration Court. The Ninth Circuit’s decision will affect asylum claims made from most of the western United States, including the states of Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, Idaho, [...]
German Family Succeeds in Unusual Asylum Case
America is often called a “melting pot” because of its diverse population. Over the last two hundred years immigrants from all over the world have made their homes in the United States, and cosmopolitan cities like Las Vegas, Nevada continue to attract performers, entrepreneurs, and tourists alike. Americans have not always managed this diversity well, [...]
Immigration Reform—Signs of Change on the Horizon
Although Congress continues to devote most of its energy to the slow slog of healthcare reform, the country is awash in informal signals that immigration reform is on its way. Our friends at Bender’s Immigration Bulletin have documented the following: . Sheriff Joe Arpaio, of Maricopa County Arizona, describes himself as “America’s Toughest Cop” and [...]
A Complicated Matter: Marriage and Adjustment, Part II
This is the second installment of Mr. Carrico’s email conversation with Anne about her marriage quandary. Dear Mr. Carrico, Thank you for answering my email. I am glad you think I can win my case. But I am still worried. What happens to me if the judge does not let me wait while I get [...]
Greater Protection by Asylum for Abused Women
The Asylum office under President Obama opened the door to immigrant women who have been abused by their spouse to apply for asylum. If granted asylum they would be eligible for work authorization and to apply for permanent residence The asylum office under President Bush was not granting asylum in these types of cases according [...]