Monthly Archives: June 2012

Deferred Action Process for Young People Who Are Low Enforcement Priorities

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Mike Baker

Release Date: June 15, 2012 WASHINGTON— Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today announced that effective immediately, certain young people who were brought to the United States as young children, do not present a risk to national security or public safety, and meet … Continue reading →

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Each alien seeking cancellation of removal must fulfill the residency requirements on their own. Holder v. Martinez Gutierrez

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Mike Baker

A Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) denial of cancellation of removal is upheld, where: 1) the aliens lacked the required years of continuous presence and lawful permanent resident status; and 2) the BIA’s rejection of imputation of their parents’ years … Continue reading →

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