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Convention Against Torture (CAT)

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The Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, commonly known as the Convention Against Torture (CAT), is an international human rights treaty adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1984.

BIA Addresses Choice of Law

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Matter of Jose Antonio GARCIA, 28 I&N Dec. 693 (BIA 2023) Decided March 24, 2023 In Matter of Garcia, 28 I&N Dec. 693 (BIA 2023). In this precedential decision, the BIA held that the controlling circuit

Establishing Extreme Hardship

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ESTABLISHING EXTREME HARDSHIP There are several forms of relief and immigration benefits that require a noncitizen to establish extreme hardship or variations of extreme hardship (such as exceptional and extremely unusual hardship). Most commonly I-601A and

IMMIGRATE OR EMIGRATE?

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Did you immigrate to the United States? Where did you emigrate from? These words are commonly mixed up and misused. You may be wondering what they mean yourself or how to use them. To immigrate

U.S. Immigration News

25 New Immigration Judges

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U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the investiture of 25 new Immigration Judges. You will find the official announcement here. After a thorough application process, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland appointed Roberto K. Amaya, Matthew S.

Document Checklist For I-485/I-130 USCIS Interview

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Checklist of Documents to Bring to Your USCIS Interview (I-130 or I-1485) For Marriage-Based Cases For married couples who are preparing to attend their USCIS interview after submitting their Form I-130 Visa Petition and/or Form