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What are the immigration consequences Associated with Crimes of Domestic Violence?

This post continues our series on the impact of criminal convictions on immigration. Our last posts dealt with Crimes of Moral Turpitude (CIMTs) and Aggravated Felonies and you can find out more about that by clicking here (CIMT) or clicking…

Jenny ZhanJune 5, 2020

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration

Federal Judge Overturns Domestic Violence Victims’ Asylum Ban

On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan overturned a June 11 decision that made domestic violence victims no longer eligible to apply for asylum. The June decision overturns the precedent set during the Obama administration that allowed more women to…

Jenny ZhanDecember 21, 2018

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration

United States Once Again Lowers Number of Refugees it Will Accept

For the second year in a row, the United States will slash the number of refugees it will accept. In the next year, up to 30,000 will be allowed in the country, down from the cap of 45,000 this year,…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 18, 2018

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

Domestic Violence Victims No Longer Eligible for Asylum

On June 11, 2018 Attorney General Jeff Sessions reversed an immigration appeals court ruling that granted asylum to a Salvadoran woman who was sexually, emotionally, and physically abused by her husband. This decision overturns the precedent set during the Obama…

Jenny ZhanJune 13, 2018