Lanterna Rally

Author: Mary E. Kramer

Publisher: Amer Immigration Lawyers Assn

Published: 2003-01-01

Total Pages: 267

ISBN-13: 9781573701297

As immigration law has become progressively harsh, more people are subject to removal for more types of crimes, and few individuals are eligible for criminal waivers.AILA?s Immigration Consequences of Criminal Activity provides the guidance you need for solutions to the criminal charges your clients face and the resulting immigration consequences.This detailed book covers immigration aspects of criminal convictions from the time the client walks in the door to the close of the case. It provides step-by-step guidance to help you --identify immigration classifications of the crime charged --identify adverse immigration consequences attached to convictions --identify potential forms of relief, including waivers --identify possible plea solutions In addition, Immigration Consequences provides a nuts and bolts discussion of how to prepare and present waivers, and addresses forms of relief for cooperating witnesses including S, T, and U nonimmigrant visas.It?s more important than ever before that both criminal and immigration attorneys be fully aware of unfavorable immigration consequences attached to pleas, and the importance of constructing a plea that avoids these consequences.AILA?s Immigration Consequences supplies the background to help you provide the well-informed representation your client deserves.