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In my previous discussions about bond in immigration law,  I mentioned that getting a bond from an immigration judge is easier if a person has any defenses in immigration court.  I would like to talk a little more today about what I mean by “defenses.” By “defenses” I...

Today, we are jumping back in to the topic of bond in Immigration Court.  I think that many people (and perhaps many lawyers) do not appreciate just how important of a subject it is.  For that reason, I would like to discuss it a bit further. Right now, the calendars...

In my last post, I touched on the subject of bond in immigration court.  I offered a definition of bond for those who may not understand exactly what it is, and I talked briefly about who qualifies for bond and who does not.  This subject is very important, because...

One big point about domestic violence is that it could affect an individual’s ability to be given a bond in immigration court, if that person were detained. I think it is worth talking about the importance of bond in immigration court, in general.  I probably have...

I’ve been explaining what exactly domestic violence is under Michigan law and how it can affect permanent resident status.  This post will discuss permanent resident status along with how domestic violence affects undocumented individuals.  It can have very...

Previously, I touched on how domestic violence offenses work in Michigan, because so many people in my experience do not fully understand it.  I defined the conviction for domestic violence and gave some examples. This post will explain how a conviction can affect...

Walls are a funny thing. From a practical standpoint, it’s much easier to tear one down than it is to build. But politically, around the world, we’ve always had hard time letting go of our walls. Just look at China.

When you mix all different types of people, ideas, cultures and passions together, you get one of two things. A total disaster or a total masterpiece.

I’ve already explained that the immigration court defense called “cancellation of removal” has five requirements: Ten years of presence in the United States; A wife, parent, or child that is a US citizen or legal permanent resident; The person must prove good moral...

My name is Joshua Mikrut… I am a Spanish-speaking attorney serving West Michigan.  Until last month, I worked for an office called the Avanti Law Group, where I spent three great years practicing immigration, criminal and family law.  Two weeks ago, I opened my own...