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How to Analyze a Crim-Imm Case: Four Questions to Identify Case Goals

Immigration and crimes, or “crim-imm,” can be challenging. Both immigration and criminal law are difficult on their own. To do crim-imm work, advocates who are expert in one area must learn at least something about law and procedure in the other. It can be hard to know where to start the analysis.

Immigrant Legal Resource Center Practice advisory Mar 20, 2023 Direct PDF available

Why it matters

Useful as a practitioner-oriented overview from Immigrant Legal Resource Center on Crimes; review the source material for the most current authority and procedure.

Topics

Crimes and categorical approach Evidence and procedure

Workflows

Immigration court deadline Crim-imm screening

Forums

Cross-forum

Jurisdictions

National