SCOTUS On Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Lee has demonstrated that he was prejudiced by his counsel’s erroneous advice. Pp. 5–13.(a) When a defendant claims that his counsel’s defic
Joseph B. Caraccio
- Sep 15, 2016
I-589 Asylum Applications Can Now be Filed at Window or By Mail
Effective immediately I-589 Asylum/Withholding applications are to be accepted at the window or by mail. It is no longer required that...
NY Immigration Lawyers
- Sep 5, 2016
BIA Decisions Breakdown by Judge 2013-2016
If you are interested, here is a comprehensive, judge by judge, statistical breakdown of BIA Decisions from 2013 to 2016. Full Judge by...
Joseph Caraccio
- Jul 5, 2016
How to do Pleadings in Immigration Court
Pleadings are your response to the allegations and charges brought against you by The Department of Homeland Security in the Notice to...
NY Immigration Editor
- Mar 7, 2016
Can a 3-Year-Old Represent Himself In Court?
According to the Department of Justice, the answer is Yes! A senior Justice Department official is arguing that 3- and 4-year-olds can...
Joseph Caraccio
- Feb 23, 2016
Immigration Officer, Arnaldo Echevarria, Indicted After He Coerced Sex & Bribes From Immigrants
A Federal Grand Jury has indicted Arnaldo Echevarria, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Officer for demanding bribes and...
Joe Caraccio
- Feb 8, 2016
Changes to the Immigration Court Practice Manual
EOIR has revised the Immigration Court Practice Manual. The latest version of the practice manual can be found here. The new practice...
Joseph Caraccio
- Sep 23, 2015
New ICE Coversheet for Motions in NY
New ICE coversheet now exists for motions being filed in NY. No longer multiple sheets but instead one sheet for all types of motions....