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A Violent Crime Against an Undocumented Immigrant Could Earn Him A U-Visa

Congress enacted the U-visa in October of 2000 under the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act (VTVPA). It was part of a two category law designed to protect victims of violent crime and human trafficking.  After its enactment, it did not appear that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)...

The Benefits of the Expanded I-601A Provisional Waiver of Unlawful Presence

The expanded I-601A provisional waiver of unlawful presence rule came into effect on August 29, 2016.  The rule expanded the 2013 provisional waiver rule that created a shelter for individuals who had accrued unlawful presence by entering the United States without inspection and admission, and continued to unlawfully reside in...

The US District Court Grants Defendants’ Motion for Summary Judgment

DAHHANE v. STANTON Email | Print | Comments (0) Case No. 15-CV-1229 (PJS/BRT). ADAM DAHHANE, Plaintiff, v. LINDA LORRAINE STANTON, also known as LINDA LORRAINE STANTON-DAHHANE; and BONNIE LYNN STANTON, Defendants. United States District Court, D. Minnesota. August 12, 2016. View Case Cited Cases Citing Case Attorney(s) appearing for the...