Sentences with phrase «seeking immigration relief»

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(C) An alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States shall not be regarded as seeking an admission into the United States for purposes of the immigration laws unless the alien --(i) has abandoned or relinquished that status, (ii) has been absent from the United States for a continuous period in excess of 180 days, (iii) has engaged in illegal activity after having departed the United States, (iv) has departed from the United States while under legal process seeking removal of the alien from the United States, including removal proceedings under this chapter and extradition proceedings, (v) has committed an offense identified in section 1182 (a)(2) of this title, unless since such offense the alien has been granted relief under section 1182 (h) or 1229b (a) of this title, or (vi) is attempting to enter at a time or place other than as designated by immigration officers or has not been admitted to the United States after inspection and authorization by an immigration officer.

Administrative closure of a case is typically granted when the judge decides the child seeking asylum might be eligible for some sort of immigration relief.

Some these changes under Bill C - 31 affect the process for seeking humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) relief for people without legal immigration status in Canada.

The ER Staff Attorney will also provide ongoing comprehensive legal services to survivors of human trafficking including assisting clients seek immigration, criminal and civil relief, with an emphasis on criminal victim - witnesses advocacy and United States citizen survivors.

He also has provided pro bono representation to indigent refugees seeking relief from the Immigration Courts.