Immigration Law

Decision

Custodio-Lopez v. Holder

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Monday, July 16, 2012

In Boluk v. Holder, a 2011 decision, the 2nd Circuit held that when the relationship as a result of which an alien obtains conditional permanent residency ends in divorce, the alien has the burden to establish eligibility for a waiver, pursuant to 8 United States Code §1186a(c).

Decision

Alvarez v. Holder

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Monday, June 25, 2012

A petitioner who fails to establish he suffered past persecution may not be entitled to a presumption of future persecution, pursuant to 8 Code of Federal Regulations §1208.16(b)(1).

Decision

Gonzalez-Hernandez v. Holder

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Monday, June 11, 2012

8 United States Code §1228 provides, ?[N]othing in this section shall be construed as requiring the Attorney General to effect the removal of any alien sentenced to actual incarceration, before release from the penitentiary or correctional institution where such alien is confined.?

News

Health Care Company Settles Bias Claim

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Monday, May 28, 2012  |  by CHRISTIAN NOLAN

A health care staffing company headquartered in Wilton has settled allegations with the federal government that it posted discriminatory job ads on its web site and other job search sites.

Decision

Higgins v. Holder

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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

An individual who is convicted of an aggravated felony is not eligible for cancellation of removal or a waiver of inadmissibility, pursuant to 8 United States Code §1229b(a).