Calderon-Jimenez Settlement
Calderon v. Mayorkas Settlement Agreement: What You Need to Know Important Update for Immigrant Families in New England On January 16, 2025, the federal court approved a settlement in the class action lawsuit Calderon, et al. v. Mayorkas, et al. This settlement will significantly impact U.S. citizens and their noncitizen spouses who are pursuing lawful […]
Defensive Asylum
Seeking Protection from Harm in your Home Country When a person is in removal proceedings, either because they came without inspection and were processed by CBP, or because their affirmative asylum application was referred to the Immigration Court, they may be eligible to file a defensive asylum application. Asylum is a status available to those […]
Bond Hearings
DETENTION Seeking Release from Immigration Custody Nothing affects a family more in the immigration context than a family member who is detained. Detention is especially traumatic when it involves the parent of a minor child who is financially and emotionally dependent on that parent. Reuniting families is our most crucial work and we work hard […]
Non-LPR Cancellation
CANCELLATION Proving exceptional and extremely unusual hardship Certain immigrants who are placed in removal proceedings may be eligible to apply for a stay of their removal and eventual legal permanent resident status if they meet certain criteria, including demonstrating that their departure from the United States would cause a U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident […]