Author Archives: Mike Baker

Immigration Consequences of Massachusetts Criminal Convictions

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Mike Baker

Introduction Governing Law U.S. Citizens and Noncitizens: Types of Immigration Status Citizens Lawful Permanent Residents Lawful Non-Immigrants Refugees and Asylum-Seekers Other Designations Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) U and T Visas Undocumented and Out of … Continue reading →

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Consideración de Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Mike Baker

Deferred Action Eligibility Screening Tool-Español Use this online tool to help you determine whether you are eligible for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. http://www.weownthedream.org/deferred-action/ Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia: ¿Quién puede ser considerado? El Servicio de Ciudadanía … Continue reading →

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Filing Tips, Requesting Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Mike Baker

Deferred Action Eligibility Screening Tool Use this online tool to help you determine whether you are eligible for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. http://www.weownthedream.org/deferred-action/ Filing your request for consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals involves several steps. You need … Continue reading →

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United States v. Laguna, willfully interfering with a final deportation order, U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Mike Baker

Doc Uploaded Filed Description 1 06/07/2012 06/07/2012 Oral Argument 2 08/14/2012 08/14/2012 Opinion (KANNE) Laguna immigrated to the U.S. with his parents in 1967, and became a lawful permanent resident. In 2001 he was convicted of unlawful possession of a … Continue reading →

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El-Gazawy v. Holder, Ineffective assistance of counsel, Motion to Reopen untimely, 7th Circuit Court of Appeals

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Mike Baker

Docket: 11-3582    August 16, 2012. Judge Rovner. Doc Uploaded Filed Description 1 06/01/2012 06/01/2012 Oral Argument 2 08/16/2012 08/16/2012 Opinion (ROVNER) El-Gazawy a citizen of Jordan, entered the U.S. in 1990 as a non-immigrant, overstayed, and failed to appear for … Continue reading →

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