Draft BIA appeal brief for asylum denied due to erroneous finding of adverse credibility based on one simple “omission”. Review transcript of client’s testimony and IJs order. Research applicable law on credibility and apply to facts of this case.
Political asylum case for Bangladeshi, denied despite hours of consistent testimony, due to one minor ‘omission”. Review the transcript of the Respondent’s testimony and IJ order. Research applicable law on adverse credibility findings, and the standard to be applied at the BIA. Apply the law and standard to this case.
Tom completed a very thorough and detailed BIA appeal brief on credibility in asylum proceedings. He researched the law and made relevant citations to persuasive case law. He quoted the record and the cases/laws cited. This was done on a very short turnaround time, and he also provided a working draft upon request, which demonstrated the work was well underway and of excellent quality. The final brief was impeccable (spelling, grammar, organization, professionalism), and quite persuasive. I thought the appeal would be a bit of a long shot, but now I think we will win with this brief! I would definitely hire him again.
I need a review of client’s eligibility for a 212(d)(3) niv waiver and, if eligible, preparation of a memorandum of law in support of the waiver application. The project also includes input regarding what documents should be submitted with the waiver application and a review of these documents for sufficiency. Client is applying for an E-2 visa as the owner of a company that was recently re-registered as an E-2 company by a U.S. Consulate. Client previously had an E-2 prior to being convicted for corruption in his home country and serving a prison sentence.
I have set a $1500 price for this project but if it turns out to be insufficient, I am flexible, as I would like to prepare the best case possible.
I am exceptionally pleased with Tiffney’s work! My project involved performing research and preparing a non-immigrant visa waiver application for submission to a U.S. Consulate abroad. Not only were her research and writing superb, but because she has over 15 years of experience as a U.S. Consular officer, she was able to provide invaluable advice regarding how to approach the issues presented. She completed the work ahead of schedule and communicated with me in a timely and efficient manner. In short, I could not be more satisfied. I highly recommend Tiffney.
I need a 5th circuit brief for a case involving a denied application for Withholding of Removal and protection under the Convention Against Torture (CAT); specifically challenging an adverse credibility finding based on lack of proper legal analysis, unreasonable refusal to grant a request for a continuance, determination of what constitutes a “particularly serious crime,” and improper application of the standard for protection under CAT. Template and basic outline of arguments will be provided.
Deadline for turning in the brief is Friday, July 5 by EOB, so I need it by 12 p.m. CST on that day. I need the whole thing done in compliance with the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure and the 5th Circuit Rules as outlined here: http://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/docs/default-source/forms-and-documents---clerks-office/rules/federalrulesofappellateprocedure. I need to simply hand this off and get a polished draft back in a few days, with all formatting, citation, table of authorities, and all other requirements already in place. This is a big order, so needs someone with plenty of time this week who is extremely attentive to detail.
Big project on short turn-around. Excellent writer. Did a great job. Thank you, Timothy!
Research and draft 10 letters of recommendation for an EB-1A.
Research and draft 10 letters of recommendation for an EB-1A.
Breanna did outstanding work! She was very professional and attentive to details. I will certainly work with her in the future.
BIA appeal brief for political asylum denied on credibility; nexus; no past persecution; no well founded fear of future persecution; and IJ bias favoring DHS. This is a detained Bangladeshi case.
Review transcript of hearing and IJ decision. Research applicable law on adverse credibility; nexus; “persecution;” and “pattern and practice” in relation to fear of future persecution. Apply the law to the instant facts. My summary as submitted on the Notice of Appeal is as follows:
The IJ erred in finding the Respondent not credible, based on the IJs own conjecture and speculation about what is and what is not “plausible”. The IJ mischaracterized Respondent’s testimony in order to cite “inconsistencies” which can easily be clarified. The IJ erred in determining that the physical attacks and threats to R’s life did not rise to the level of persecution. The IJ erred in finding the police “do not systematically do this” contrary to the substantial country conditions evidence presented, and in speculating the “police may just be lazy”. The IJ erred in finding no nexus, and speculating abut the motives of the attackers despite evidence to the contrary. The IJ erred in finding no fear of future persecution. IJ erred in finding because the country conditions reports only discuss substantial and systemic political violence towards “opposition groups” but do not name all of the opposition groups specifically, that there is no evidence of danger to Respondent’s specific opposition group. IJ erred in denying Withholding for the same reasons. IJ erred in denying CAT as he failed to consider police or government acquiescence to torture, focusing only on direct torture by government or police. IJ was also biased and favored DHS counsel. IJ consistently interrupted Counsel’s direct to berate and yell at Respondent despite counsel methodically covering each relevant issue. IJ directed DHS counsel on cross, telling him which questions to ask. IJ also inexplicably complained to counsel that she had apparently arrived too early for the hearing, when Counsel had simply followed the guard’s instructions.
Ashley completed a time-sensitive, complex asylum brief for the BIA with just a few days turnaround. The brief was absolutely excellent, and my standards are high. She went the extra mile. Legal precedent cases were cited, the record and transcript of the hearing were quoted, and each issue was carefully organized and examined. I will hire her again!
Expert letters
Draft 2 expert letters for an O-1 A.
It’s a pleasure working with Beth! She always does excellent work.
Argumentative Brief to the Board of Immigration Appeals.
Client was denied relief by the Immigration Judge and now appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals to review the decision.
Project Steps:
1. Read the transcript of the proceedings
2. Brainstorm with me about our best arguments
3. Find most relevant case law from the BIA, 9th Circuit, and if applicable, SCOTUS
4. Write an argumentative Brief that the IJ’s decision should be overturned. (Must comply with BIA practice manual, body of argument cannot exceed 25 pages in length.)
Estimated time for completion: 20 hours for an experienced attorney, 40 hours for someone who has never done it before.
Excellent work.
Memo for particular social group for asylum merits hearing identifying the social group and distinguishing from matter of A/B.
A short memo identifying the particular social group and briefly explaining how it passes muster in light of the particular social group case law, especially matter of A-B. Should describe how psg is distinct, particular, and immutable. We will provide I-589 and statement.
Ahmed is very knowledgeable in Immigration law. He provided the information I needed quickly and accurately. I would use him again without hesitation.
I need a phone consult with an experienced immigration lawyer. This may lead to further work and cases. The current matter is in regard to Clients seeking permanent legal immigrant residency.
Clients are in the US on tourist visas; their adult child is a US citizen and sponsor.
Gabriela’s work is exceptional and professional! I highly recommend her for similar projects.
I need a brief in support of a BIA appeal of IJ finding denying asylum in a political asylum case where the Respondent is from India. The judge erred in excluding expert witness citing a call up date prior to the setting of the trial date. Excluding witness due to his calendaring error. Finding of no past persecution credibility determination.
Looking for research and BIA brief on the issue of excluding of expert based on incorrect call up date.
Remainder of brief to rebut conclusion of no past persecution finding requiring research and writing following review of transcript. What level of harassment and violence constitutes past persecution?
Finding of witness not credible should be addressed as well.
Please review transcript and identify any other potential issues on appeal.
You will prepare the BIA briefing packet. Including research and writing brief.
Wonderful to have a great attorney to collaborate with. Smart, excellent work product, resourceful, professional, prompt, and very helpful and positive person.
I need a memorandum regarding the admissibility (or lack thereof) of one party consent recordings of statements of a party in a family law case.
I would like the presentation to cover the following points:
1. Basic overview of our current immigration system.
2. Why the system is broken.
3. What needs to be done legislatively to fix it to meet the needs of U.S. business, families, and to honor our obligations under international law regarding the treatment of refugees.
4. Why immigration is beneficial to the United States. Include mention of large % of successful start-up companies founded by immigrants, famous immigrants who have made a significant contribution to the U.S., etc. Also mention the economic benefits of a legalization program for qualified undocumented persons living in the U.S.
The American Immigration Council has a great deal of excellent information on its website, including research papers, that can be used for statistics and other important information.
Catherine did a great job with my PowerPoint. She was timely, thorough, and responsive. I would certainly recommend her!
I need a memo of law on whether Virginia Code 46.2-894, hit and run, is considered a crime involving moral turpitude or an aggravated felony.
Client is a legal permanent resident who in 2002 plead guilty to the offense of hit and run pursuant to Virginia Code 46.2-894. He now wants to apply to become a United States citizen but is concerned that the crime will make him deportable or ineligible. I need a memo of law explaining whether such offense is considered a crime involving moral turpitude or an aggravated felony. Client will be applying for his citizenship in the state of Georgia.
Shannon is thorough, smart, and a delight to work with. This is my second project with her and she exceeded my expectations.
As discussed, I need help responding to a motion to dismiss, motion to transfer, and motion for an exemption from a local rule.
This is a mandamus case regarding a delayed immigration case that is being unfairly adjudicated.
Brittany is amazing. Whip smart, reliable, quick, and creative. I’m grateful for her help and impressed with her skills as a lawyer.
Our office filed a writ of mandamus to compel government action on a long delayed immigrant visa petition for an Iranian national. The government has filed a motion to dismiss and accompanying legal memorandum.
Our office has filed several responses to motions to dismiss in similar cases, so I have 2 samples to work off of. This one is a bit different because it involves a travel ban country, but the legal theories are the same.
Good work. Thanks for knocking that out for us.
I need to prepare an O-1 visa petition for a Video Production Director from Colombia. He handles the video for the large TV screens at major music concerts for Latin American music artists. I have already gathered from the client a wealth of information about his work and some documentation. I need help with drafting the expert opinion letters and gathering additional evidence from any other sources. I need help drafting the request for a Consultation letter from the appropriate organization. This person has already been granted a P visa for his work, but he prefers the validity length of an O-1.
1. Review substantial information and documentation already provided by client
2. Familiarize yourself with his field of expertise, via internet research
3. Draft expert opinion letters
4. Find appropriate organization, and draft Consultation letter request
5. Research internet for any additional evidence
6. Make a list of additional evidence the client could provide
7. Upon receipt of all evidence and signed letters, put the packet together with a Table of Contents
8. Draft cover letter/legal brief explaining eligibility: which items of evidence satisfy which of the 6 prongs?
Tabitha took on a difficult O-1 visa case and quickly and efficiently prepared sample expert letters and did her own research about the field to make the case as strong as possible. She prepared the request for the consultation letter, and researched which organization to request it from. She prepared the O-1 packet, table of contents, and cover letter/brief. She always responded promptly to my messages and I knew she was working hard. I would hire her again for an O-1 or any other case.
I need someone to research and draft a memo on the options for a child that was placed in the custody of his aunt by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) during the pendency of the child’s immigration case.
Child is currently 15 years old and entered the country with his mother; however, his mother was deported and he has been placed in the custody of his aunt. His aunt wants to adopt or otherwise become his legal guardian. Both mother and father of the child are now in their home country and willing to renounce parental rights.
What are his options? SAPCR? Adoption?
Very good research and samples provided. Thank you!
I need 1) a cover letter for an EB-2 NIW case for a mechanical engineer from Venezuela who specializes in industrial cold rolling of steel; and 2) a draft sample letter for client’s prior employer, explaining he has at least 5 years progressively more responsible experience.
The materials and research you need to draft these two items will be provided to you.
Client has a foreign Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, and we obtained a US equivalency. He also has 10+ years or more of progressively more responsible experience. All together, he qualifies for EB-2 in the “advanced degree” sub-category. He also qualifies under “exceptional ability”. Both need to be argued in the cover letter.
The cover letter needs to also discuss NIW and the Dhanasar standards and requirements. I already have research regarding the steel industry: 1) steel is used in essential US industries like auto, aircraft, machinery etc; and is therefore absolutely vital to the US economy; 2) Trump thinks US steel is so important that he instituted tariffs on foreign imports; 3) Trump says the steel industry is critical to national security; 4) my client has focused on worker safety in the cold roller process; and 5) cold rollers are extremely dangerous and can flatten arms and people; terrible accidents have occurred and my client can contribute to enhanced safety.
The research and legwork is done. I just need a cover letter that sums it up and applies the applicable law and standards.
This was my second project with Tiffney--an EB-2 NIW cover letter, index, and sample prior employment letter, on a pretty tight deadline. Once again, she knocked it out of the park! Absolutely flawless work--thorough, detailed, and well-thought-out. She also has great ideas and strategies which helped shaped the case. She is communicative and responsive. Highly recommended, and I will definitely hire her again. Thank you Tiffney!
Prepare response to a USCIS Notice of intent to deny based on what was contained in a prior RFE response for the original I-129 petition for an L-1A visa.
Beneficiary of the case has an approved I-140 and another pending notice of intent to revoke for her current L-1A case. The NOID we received was for a new petition we filed because the company has changed it’s location. USCIS did a site visit to the petitioner’s work location and because they had moved and no one was there, they issued a notice of intent to revoke which we have already filed a response to and have not yet received a response from USCIS. At the same time we filed the NOIR response, we filed a new I-129 petition with the new address of the petitioner and now we’ve received the NOID stating that the employee is not an executive or manager. Let me know if it’s easier to do a call to explain all the details.
Chaka’s work was outstanding.
I need a memorandum explaining whether a person convicted of the offense of criminal sale of a controlled substance, 3rd degree, pursuant to New York Penal Law Section 220.39 is inadmissible to the United States, why or why not? Is there a waiver for such conviction?
Client is a citizen and native of the Dominican Republican. In 1981, he entered the United States with a tourist visa and overstayed. In 1992, he adjusted his status to that of a lawful permanent resident. In 1991, client plead guilty in the New York Supreme Court to the offense of criminal sale of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree, to wit: cocaine, in violation of New York penal law section 220.39. As a result, client was placed in deportation proceedings pursuant to INA section 241(a)(2)(B)(i) and section 241(a)(2)(A)(iii). Client was ordered deported in 1992.
Client’s brother, who is a United States citizen, and/or his legal permanent resident mother would like to submit a family petition on his behalf. I need a memo of law addressing the following questions: 1) Is client inadmissible to the United States? Why or why not? 2) Is there a waiver that client can apply for in order to be able to return to the United States?
Brooke has become my go to Lawclerk. I love working with her and her work and legal research are impressive!
I need a short memorandum with a two-page executive summary for an asylum individual hearing on Nicaragua. Should be formatted in accordance with the practice manual. Should not exceed 5 pages total and should address country conditions in Nicaragua.
I need a short memorandum with a two-page executive summary for an asylum individual hearing on Nicaragua. Should be formatted in accordance with the practice manual. Should not exceed 5 pages total and address country conditions in Nicaragua.
Excellent job and was able to meet a very short deadline.
I need a pre-trial brief to submit to the judge for an asylum claim based on membership in a particular social group.
I will provide a PDF with a table of exhibits and a statement from the asylum applicant. There is a lot of material that I am providing that needs to be read by the lawyer writing the brief. I am paying $1000 because I need it done fast and well. Must have final version by Thursday night (must submit in Court by Friday). I expect you to find additional case law through research and cite it in the brief. Thank you!
Joseph’s work for me on this project was fantastic. He was responsive, willing to collaborate by phone, and he ended up producing a great product. Joseph offered to make any changes needed and worked well with the exhibits and information provided to him.
I need you to prepare an E-2 visa support letter for a client from Germany.
I attach the business plan so that you could use all the information from it. Please let me know if you need any additional information or documents.
Important to know is that the Applicant received a gift of USD 100,000 from her husband. The husband worked for a company where he received a salary of EUR 12,100 every month. In June of 2018, the husband purchased 10 bitcoins for EUR 49,830, which he sold in August of 2019 for a little more than USD 100,000. This money he gifted to his wife.
Also, the Applicant received a letter from a company that would like to use the Applicant company’s services as soon as it operates. (attached)
Great job!
3-4 hours to review the resume and PWD, write the tailored ads (which have to be sort of middle ground, not so specific it would rule out any other candidate but specific enough that there wouldn’t be an overwhelming number of applicants), then research the publications that would meet the qualifications and find out how to put ads on the qualifying state agency job search website.
Thank you.
She is amazing!!!
I need a habeas writ and stay drafted for an immigrant detainee. I have templates and the initial legal arguments crafted. This is a simple project that, if done right, could lead to many other projects with more complexity.
This will take about 1.5 hours. I have submitted about 30 of these, so I have a lot of templates for you to work from, in addition to having drafted some of the initial facts.
Took project with basic instructions/expectations and completed it before the deadline in near-perfect form.
I need a reply brief on eligibility for 237(A)(1)(H) relief. I had submitted a very basic eligibility memo initially, the government replied and I’d like to address their reply.
Short reply brief specifically addressing the government’s response to my eligibility brief on 237(A)(1)(H) relief.
The legal issue was quite complex and Chris when above and beyond to study the issue and produce quality work under a tight deadline.
We filed an action under 8 USC 1421(c) which is an action in federal court seeking de novo review of the denial of an N-400 and N-336. The government also referred our client to the immigration court. Instead of answering our 1421(c) action, the defendants filed a motion to dismiss arguing that I filed in the Western District of Missouri instead of in Kansas. They are correct, I believe, but the proper remedy is transfer, not dismissal. They also argue that our client filed his N-336 too late. This is also correct, however, they issued a written denial and I want to argue that this allows us to bring a timely de novo review action. Those are the main arguments, although there are a few more.
I believe I have an earlier draft from another case where they tried to dismiss instead of transfer. I can find that for you.
Breanna really went above and beyond. Super satisfied with her attention to detail, thoroughness, timely responses, and quick turnaround. She wrote like an advocate, which is sometimes hard to find. I highly recommend her.
Memo for particular social group for asylum merits hearing identifying the social group and distinguishing from matter of A/B.
A short, up to a page, memo identifying the particular social group and briefly explaining how it passes muster in light of the particular social group case law, especially matter of A-B. Should describe how psg is distinct, particular, and immutable. We will provide I-589 and statement.
Jessica was great!
My client wants to know the most prudent course of action to follow to help her boyfriend who lives in Colombia and is a Colombian citizen obtain a travel VISA to come to the USA. I need a memo outlining the process, potential pitfalls, the different options available and advice as to the best course of action.
I will provide the specific details regarding my client’s situation and the situation of her boyfriend, and details about what they are trying to accomplish, and I need the work done as explained in the project description.
Great work from Caleb. Thank you!
I need a brief in support of an appeal, which is to be submitted to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).
Our client is undocumented and was placed in removal proceedings. He never received a hearing notice and therefore failed to appear at his immigration hearing. As such, he received a removal order in absentia. Later on in time, the client filed a motion to reopen his removal proceedings with the immigration court. The motion was denied by the immigration judge. We then filed an appeal with the BIA. Therefore, we need file a brief in support of why we think the case should be re-opened and the in absentia order rescinded.
Jennifer was amazing. The brief she wrote for me was perfect and she addressed every single issue that was concerning to our client’s case. Her arguments were creative and supported by strong argument and case law. I was very pleased with her work.
I have a client in deportation proceedings as a result of someone else using his identity. Therefore, I need a motion to terminate proceedings.
I need a motion to terminate deportation proceedings. Someone back in the late 1990s used my client’s name and personal information and applied for asylum. The asylum application was denied and the case was referred to the immigration court. As a result an in absentia removal order was issued without my client’s knowledge. Fast forward - client gets arrested and learns from ICE that he has a removal order. I submitted a motion to reopen the deportation proceedings and it was granted. While the motion was pending, I received the FOIA results and it was discovered that the signature and picture submitted with the application did not belong to my client. The client has a master hearing in immigration court and I would like to submit a motion to terminate because my client ended up in removal proceedings based on someone else submitting the information.
As usual, Sara exceeded my expectations.
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