Practice Advisories |
LAC Practice Advisories provide in depth discussion and analysis of select substantive and procedural issues in immigration law. The Practice Advisories are intended to assist lawyers and do not substitute for individual legal advice supplied by a lawyer familiar with a client's case.
Mandamus Actions: Avoiding Dismissal and Proving the Case
This Practice Advisory provides basic information about filing immigration related mandamus action in federal district court. It discusses the required elements of a successful mandamus action as well as the jurisdictional concerns that sometimes arise.
Published On: Thursday, August 6, 2009 | Download File
The Criminal Justice Act: Appointment of Counsel in Habeas Corpus Proceedings
This is a short introduction to the Criminal Justice Act (CJA), which authorizes the U.S. district courts to appoint counsel to represent financially eligible individuals in habeas corpus actions brought pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241.
Published On: Saturday, August 1, 2009 | Download File
Voluntary Departure: Automatic Termination and the Harsh Consequences of Failing to Depart
This Practice Advisory addresses when the voluntary departure period runs and the events that cause automatic termination of a voluntary departure order. The advisory also discusses the serious consequences that result from failing to depart, when these consequences apply, and importantly, when they do not apply.
Published On: Monday, July 6, 2009 | Download File
The § 237(a)(1)(H) Fraud Waiver
This Practice Advisory discusses the § 237(a)(1)(H) waiver for fraud or misrepresentation at admission that would otherwise render deportable certain LPRs and VAWA self-petitioners. The advisory addresses when the waiver is available, the statutory eligibility requirements, and the relief that results from a grant of the waiver.
Published On: Monday, June 1, 2009 | Download File
Return to the United States after Prevailing on a Petition for Review
This Practice Advisory contains practical and legal suggestions for attorneys representing clients who have prevailed on a petition for review or other legal action and who are outside of the United States.
Published On: Thursday, May 28, 2009 | Download File
