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Mother’s and children from Central America not a threat to national security.

Yet another Immigration Win

Contested 212(c) granted for client with 4 convictions and 8 arrests, including an attempted murder conviction.

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https://californiaimmigration.us/212c-relief-expanded/

Another win for the Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner

212(c) granted for client with a petty theft conviction and a possession for sale conviction from the 90s  Client had been an LPR for over 40 years, is married to a USC and has 3 USC children.  She was put into proceedings after applying for Naturalization.

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Another Win for our Law Office in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal

This Petition for Review was granted by the 9th circuit for two reasons: (1) to give the IJ and BIA the opportunity to determine the impact of various recent decisions on our client’s case and (2) because the Court agreed that the IJ and BIA decisions regarding CAT were not supported by substantial evidence.

Arizona Daily Star: 200 Individuals Freed From Immigration Custody in Arizona

As reported by the Arizona Daily Star, ICE officials have stated that more than 200 individuals have been released from immigration custody in Arizona in the last month following the announcement on DHS’s new enforcement priorities, and that as of December 27, 2014, ICE has released 618 individuals nationwide, including detainees who appear to qualify for DACA or DAPA.

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https://californiaimmigration.us/evidence-need-order-prove-various-requirements-physical-presence-daca/

LA Times: For Many Immigrants, Driver’s Licenses Will Be “An Incredible Relief”

The Los Angeles Times reports that beginning today, the California Department of Motor Vehicles will allow undocumented immigrants to apply for driver’s licenses and expects approximately 1.5 million applications to be filed within the first three years of the program. The article highlights the case of one immigrant who says that the ability to obtain a driver’s license will be an incredible relief, as she no longer has to make the calculation, “is this trip worth the risk.”

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https://californiaimmigration.us/undocumented-workers/

DHS Releases End of Year Statistics for FY2014

DHS released enforcement statistics for FY2014, which include reports from ICE and CBP. In FY2014, ICE removed or returned 315,943 individuals, 213,719 of whom were apprehended while, or shortly after, attempting to illegally enter the U.S., and 102,224 of whom were apprehended in the interior of the U.S. CBP made 486,651 apprehensions in FY2014, compared to 420,789 in FY2013. Both apprehension and removal numbers were influenced by the 68% increase in individuals migrating from countries other than Mexico, predominately from Central America.

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https://californiaimmigration.us/dhs-officially-issues-statement-on-2019-public-charge-rule/

District Court Adopts CA6 Flores Holding Regarding TPS and Adjustment of Status

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania held that a TPS beneficiary who is eligible for an immigrant visa and has an immigrant visa immediately available to him is eligible for adjustment of status under INA §245(a), notwithstanding having originally entered the U.S. without inspection.

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Congress Passes Omnibus Bill.

This weekend, Congress passed a $1.1 trillion spending bill that will fund the majority of the government through September 2015, but will only fund DHS through February 2015. Although Senator Cruz (R-TX) attempted to defund the President’s executive action during the Senate debate, his motion was defeated by a 78-22 vote.

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https://californiaimmigration.us/getting-the-best-immigration-lawyer-possible-is-critical-to-helping-you/

Senate Confirms Sarah Saldaña as Director of ICE

Despite GOP objections, the Senate voted 55-39 to confirm Sarah Saldaña as the Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Ms. Saldaña will be the first Latina to lead the agency.

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https://californiaimmigration.us/ice-opens-office-in-colorado-springs/