Immigration Client Saved from Deportation

Attorney MacDonald posts the following case results in a deportation case originated in Florida.

FACTS:

A client’s conviction for domestic assault in 2000 caught up with him 10 years later and placed him in removal proceedings in Florida. The client’s family had attempted to vacate the plea with another attorney but were unsuccessful. Attorney MacDonald was hired in April, 2011. A review of the plea colloquy showed that there were defects in violation of Rule 11 of the District Court Rules of Criminal Procedure.

RESULTS:

Post-conviction was filed in June, 2011 and granted in August, 2011.

Client is now no longer subject to deportation and is now eligible to apply for citizenship.

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If you have questions about this posting or are interested in Criminal Defense, Divorce, or Immigration Law in RI contact Rhode Island Criminal Defense Lawyer John E. MacDonald at 401-421-1440.

To learn more about The Law Office of John MacDonald, please visit his website at AggressiveLegalServices.com.

Immigration Client Sees End to Detainment

Immigration Testimonial

A recent Immigration situation prompted this reply from our client’s daughter…

“You saved my dad when we had no hope, and for that we are forever grateful.”
Maria C.

Maria’s father is a lawful permanent resident from Cape Verde.  He was placed in removal proceedings as a result of three separate crimes of domestic violence occurring ten years ago. 

ICE authorities detained him without bond at the Bristol House of Correction.  Post-conviction relief was filed in all three cases and granted. 

Our client was released from detention and his removal case will now be terminated.

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If you have questions about this posting or are interested in Criminal Defense, Divorce, or Immigration Law in RI contact Rhode Island Criminal Defense Lawyer John E. MacDonald at 401-421-1440.

To learn more about The Law Office of John MacDonald, please visit his website at AggressiveLegalServices.com.

What is TPS or Temporary Protected Status?

Temporary Protection Status

In many countries there is unrest and war. The United States Government and USCIS take considerable notice of these situations and extends temporary protection status to any individuals coming from a country with this designation.

When TPS is applied to an individual, they are afforded a temporary status in the United States to protect them from being deported back to a country where there is war, natural disaster, or another occurrence that prevents the country from caring for its nationals. Although the US Government may choose to revoke a country's temporary protection status at any time through the US Citizenship and Immigration Services offices, in most cases the individual under this protection is safe within the US for as long as they need to remain.

One thing that TPS will not afford however, is permanent residence status. The Government continues to renew TPS in most cases however, until everyone involved has obtained a green card. A government cancellation of temporary protection status means that those people who were once under its protection, would then be considered illegal aliens.

If you are under TPS and would like to obtain an adjustment of status, you need the help of an experience Immigration Attorney like John MacDonald at Aggressive Legal Services.

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If you have questions about this posting or are interested in Criminal Defense, Divorce, or Immigration Law in RI contact Rhode Island Criminal Defense Lawyer John E. MacDonald at 401-421-1440.

To learn more about The Law Office of John MacDonald, please visit his website at AggressiveLegalServices.com.