On October 25, 2011, the Los Angeles Immigration Court, readjusted the status of a long-time lawful permanent resident accused of certain serious crimes (not classified as aggravated felonies) which would ordinarily have resulted in deportation. Hamilton assumed representation of the alien in 2005, from attorneys who had represented the alien since 2003 in the same matter.
The matter had previously been terminated (thrown out of court) by the Immigration Judge (IJ) at Mr. Hamilton's request; appealed to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) by the Government; remanded back to the IJ by the BIA; again relentlessly attacked in court by Hamilton; and ultimately readjusted and terminated in the Court's recent order. The Government has humanely waived appeal and the alien's readjustment is final.
This means that the alien begins anew as a Lawful Permanent Resident, with all privileges which go along with that status.
Chow & Hamilton are gratified at this outcome, and thank all parties participating in this case.
By: Maria Rangel
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