Sentences with phrase «negative immigration consequences»

First, Padilla attorneys work in close collaboration with BDS criminal defenders to avoid or minimize the negative immigration consequences of their noncitizen clients» criminal cases, and to ensure clients are fully advised of those consequences pursuant to our obligations under the Supreme Court's decision in Padilla v. Kentucky.

Internships are also available with the BDS Immigration Practice in three focus areas: Padilla, where attorneys work closely with BDS criminal defenders to avoid or minimize negative immigration consequences of their noncitizen clients» criminal cases pursuant to our obligations under the Supreme Court's decision in Padilla v. Kentucky; the Youth and Communities Project providing BDS clients and Brooklyn residents with affirmative immigration benefits and removal defense; and the New York Immigrant Family Unity Project (NYIFUP), a first - in - the - nation program that provides legal representation for indigent New Yorkers in detained removal proceedings.

Since a criminal prosecution, guilty plea, or conviction can be the trigger for negative immigration consequences, such as Deportation or Denial of Naturalization, etc., by managing or winning the criminal case, a much more difficult immigration law problem may be avoided.

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Both Powell and Phillips described the consequences of untrammelled immigration in negative terms.

Employment Minister Ms Patel attacked the Prime Minister and Chancellor this morning as being out of touch on voters» concerns about the referendum because they lived lives of «luxury» and did not appreciate the negative consequences of immigration.

Gallagher has successfully represented many non-citizens, including Permanent Resident «Green Card» holders, at risk of Removal (Deportation) or other negative immigration law consequences.

Although we are not immigration attorneys, we are always cognizant of immigration status when representing noncitizens, because we recognize the negative consequences that can result if you are convicted of a misdemeanor or a more serious offense.