The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) in Matter of Martinez, 25 I&N, Dec. 66 (BIA 2009) ruled yesterday that an individual who is a lawful permanent resident (green card holder) and, who meets the definition of a battered spouse may be eligible to apply for Cancellation of Removal as a form of relief against removal (deportation) pursuant to the Violence Against Women [...]
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22 Sep 2009 / Board of Immmigration Appeals, Deportation
Tags: bia, board of immigration appeals, Deportation, deportation defense, matter of martinez, VAWA, VAWA Cancellation, VAWA Cancellation of Removal
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21 Apr 2009 / Board of Immmigration Appeals
The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) ruled yesterday that Immigration Judges no longer have jurisdiction to adjudicate an application submitted by an Arriving Alien seeking adjustment of status under the Cuban Adjustment Act. There is a limited exception for aliens who have been placed in removal proceedings after returning to the United States pursuant to a grant of advanced parole. An Arriving [...]
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Tags: adjustment of status, arriving aliens, bia, board of immigration appeals, cuban adjustment act, immigration attorney orlando, immigration attorney tampa, matter of artigas, matter of martinez-montalvo