What Is Mandatory Detention Under INA 236(c)?
INA 236(c) requires ICE to hold certain people without bond for the whole removal case. Which convictions trigger it and the two ways to challenge it.
Immigration Law
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How to Pay an Immigration Bond and Get It Back
Only a U.S. citizen or permanent resident can post the bond, online through CeBONDS or in person. What the obligor promises and how to get the money back.
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How the SIJS Green Card Works After I-360 Approval
An approved SIJS petition is not a green card. The young person waits for an EB-4 visa number, then files Form I-485 under rules that forgive unlawful entry.
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How to Appeal a USCIS Denial With Form I-290B
A USCIS denial can be appealed to the AAO or challenged by motion on Form I-290B, but only within 30 days. Which option fits and which denials go elsewhere.
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Can You Get a Green Card While in Removal Proceedings?
Many people in removal proceedings can adjust status before the judge. Who qualifies, how the I-130 and I-485 fit together, and what the hearing demands.
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Can a Half-Sibling or Step-Sibling Get a Green Card?
Half-siblings, step-siblings and adopted siblings can all qualify for an F4 petition, but each relationship has its own test and its own evidence problem.