Many people assume that only a U.S. citizen can sponsor a family member for a green card. That is not the case. A lawful permanent resident, commonly known as a green card holder, can also file Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, on behalf of certain family members. Filing Form […]
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Getting It Right Procedurally: Jurisdiction, the Proper Respondent, and Where to File a Habeas Petition
Part 4 of a series on habeas corpus in immigration detention Earlier in this series we covered what habeas corpus is (Part 1), when prolonged detention can be challenged (Part 2), and how to choose the right vehicle among habeas, the petition for review, mandamus, and bond (Part 3). This […]
Part 3 of a series on habeas corpus in immigration detention In Part 1 and Part 2 of this series, we explained what a writ of habeas corpus is and how it can be used to challenge prolonged immigration detention. But habeas is only one tool in the toolbox, and […]
Part 2 of a series on habeas corpus in immigration detention In Part 1 of this series, we explained what a writ of habeas corpus is and how it can be used to challenge the legality of immigration detention. This post focuses on the situation that drives many habeas petitions […]
For regional center EB-5, certain dilemmas or problems may arise even after the investment was already made and the paperwork once looked routine. The regional center misses the EB-5 Integrity Fund payment. Form I-956G is not filed. A principal becomes disqualified. An SEC enforcement action exposes securities violations. A DOJ […]