Monthly Archives: August 2012
Do You Need To Hire an Attorney to File a Deferred Action Petition and Work Permit?
Now that the government has begun accepting petitions for deferred action for young illegal immigrants, you must decide if you will hire an attorney or prepare and file the petition on your own. Filing a petition for deferrred action is much more than simply answering a few questions on a simple form. Before you make… Read More »
Difficulties in Proving Hardship in Cancellation of Removal Proceedings
We are often retained to seek cancellation of removal when clients are in deportation proceedings and deportation would result in tremendous hardship to their family. Fortunately, there was a recent ruling by the Board of Immigration appeals which makes our burden of proof less burdensome. Read the blog by one of our immigration lawyers, Ahmad Yakzan, on this interesting issue at http://ahmadyakzan.blogspot.com/2012/08/hardship-to-united-states-citizen.html… Read More »
USCIS Director Announces Procedure for Deferred Action Petitions
On August 3, 2012, the USCIS Director, Alejandro Mayorkas, announced the procedure for Deferred Action Petitions for Young Illegal Immigrants. The details of this announcement are found on our Deferred Action Page of this website. Go to http://www.tuckerludin.com/practice-areas/immigration/deferred-action-for-young-illegal-immigrants/ Read the update dated August 3. Also, plan to attend the Tucker & Ludin community informational forum… Read More »
