Practice Advisory for Criminal Defenders: Certain Criminal Offenses May Bar Persons from Applying for the New Deferred Action Status Program Announced by President Obama
This advisory for criminal defense counsel outlines defense strategies to preserve a client’s possible eligibility for deferred action.
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.
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Crimes and categorical approach
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Crim-imm screening
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