quick reference chart and notes for determining immigration - ILRC
quick reference chart and notes for determining immigration - ILRC
quick reference chart and notes for determining immigration - ILRC
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Cali<strong>for</strong>nia Quick Reference Chart <strong>and</strong> Notes<br />
February 2010<br />
§ N.15, Part II: Client Immigration Questionnaire – Exp<strong>and</strong>ed Form<br />
This in<strong>for</strong>mation is confidential <strong>and</strong> protected by attorney-client privilege.<br />
Purpose: To obtain the facts necessary <strong>for</strong> an <strong>immigration</strong> expert to determine current <strong>immigration</strong> status,<br />
possible <strong>immigration</strong> relief, <strong>and</strong> <strong>immigration</strong> consequences of a conviction <strong>and</strong>. For more in<strong>for</strong>mation on<br />
<strong>immigration</strong> relief see <strong>reference</strong>d sections of Defending Immigrants in the Ninth Circuit (DINC); go to<br />
www.ilrc.org/criminal.php.<br />
Documents: Photocopy any <strong>immigration</strong> documents/passport.<br />
Criminal History: Rap sheets <strong>and</strong> possible current plea-bargain offenses needed be<strong>for</strong>e calling.<br />
Note: While completing this questionnaire, on a separate sheet of paper create one chronology showing<br />
dates of criminal acts <strong>and</strong> convictions as well as the <strong>immigration</strong> events discussed in the questionnaire.<br />
_____________________________<br />
Client’s Name<br />
Immigration Hold: YES NO<br />
________________<br />
Date of Interview<br />
___________________________ ( )____________ ______________<br />
Client’s Immigration Lawyer Telephone Number Def’s DOBirth<br />
1. Entry: Date first entered U.S.? ___________ Visa Type:____________<br />
Significant departures: Date:_______ Length: ________ Purpose: _________________<br />
Date last entered U.S.? _____________ Visa Type: _______________<br />
Relief: Undocumented persons here <strong>for</strong> 10 yrs with citizen or LPR family might be eligible <strong>for</strong> non-LPR<br />
cancellation. See DINC § 11.3.<br />
2. Immigration Status: Lawful permanent resident? YES NO<br />
If so, date client obtained green card? ______________<br />
Relief: Consider cancellation of removal <strong>for</strong> long-time residents; See DINC § 11.10.<br />
Other special <strong>immigration</strong> status: (refugee), (asylee), (temp. resident),<br />
(work permit), (TPS), (Family Unity), (ABC), (undocumented),<br />
(visa - type:________________) Date obtained? _____________<br />
Did anyone ever file a visa petition <strong>for</strong> you? YES NO<br />
Name <strong>and</strong> #:________________________________ Date? ____________.<br />
Type of visa petition? __________________ Was it granted? YES<br />
NO<br />
N-146 Immigrant Legal Resource Center