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.
Implications of Judulang v. Holder for LPRs Seeking § 212(c) Relief and for Other Individuals Challenging Arbitrary Agency Policies
This Practice Advisory describes the Supreme Court’s decision in Judulang v. Holder, which rejected the BIA's "comparable grounds" test for § 212(c) relief, and offers strategies for lawful permanent residents and others who may be affected by it.
Published On: Friday, December 16, 2011 | Download File
Representing Clients with Mental Competency Issues under Matter of M-A-M-
This Practice Advisory provides a detailed analysis of the BIA's precedent decision in Matter of M-A-M- and offers strategic advice on how to address issues that may arise in the context of representing noncitizens with mental competency issues.
Published On: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 | Download File
Mandamus Litigation Addressing DOL Delays
This Practice Advisory provides basic information about mandamus actions and suggests strategies and practice tips for bringing a mandamus action against the Department of Labor (DOL).
Published On: Thursday, August 18, 2011 | Download File
Mandamus Litigation Against DOL Delays in Wage Determinations and Labor Certifications
This Practice Advisory provides basic information about mandamus actions and suggests strategies and practice tips for bringing a mandamus action against the Department of Labor (DOL).
Published On: Thursday, August 18, 2011 | Download File
Prosecutorial Discretion: How to Advocate for Your Client
This Practice Advisory explains what prosecutorial discretion is, who has authority to exercise it, and how it is exercised most often in immigration cases. It also suggests ways that attorneys can influence the favorable exercise of prosecutorial discretion by ICE and USCIS officers.
Published On: Friday, June 24, 2011 | Download File
Victories
Eleventh Circuit Holds that Filing Limitations on Motions to Reopen Are Subject to Equitable Tolling
Federal Judge Orders USCIS to Release Records on Access to Counsel
LAC Wins Release of H-1B Fraud Documents for AILA
Legal Action Center Welcomes Ninth Circuit’s Decision on Child Status Protection Act
Another Court Upholds Immigrants' Right to Pursue Case From Outside the U.S.
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