Category Archives: Immigration Law

Romney will not abolish Deferred Action

05-10-2012 mpglaw No comments

Republican candidate for president, Mitt Romney, indicated that he would honor the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) if he wins the presidency. This helps ease concerns among DACA applicants who... Read More

Deportation Protection for Same-Sex Couples

05-10-2012 mpglaw No comments

The Department of Homeland Security officially announced that foreigners who are same-sex partners of American citizens can seek to avoid deportation based on that relationship if they are not a security... Read More

Obama’s Dream Act Announcement on June 15, 2012

20-06-2012 mpglaw No comments

President Obama announced that his administration would no longer seek deportation of individuals who meet the following criteria: -Came to the U.S. under the age of 16; is not over 30... Read More

Fewer Illegal Immigrants Stopped for Traffic Offenses Will Face Deportation

02-05-2012 mpglaw No comments

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/28/us/politics/traffic-violations-wont-earn-illegal-immigrants-deportation.html?_r=1&ref=todayspaper The Department of Homeland Security indicated that it would amend the fingerprinting program known as Secure Communities so that immigrants arrested solely for traffic offenses (without a prior criminal record)... Read More

Colorado Supreme Court Awards Michael Gianelli for Pro Bono Services

01-05-2012 mpglaw No comments

http://www.flickr.com/photos/61628496@N02/6950964618/in/set-72157629861784631/lightbox/ The Colorado Supreme Court awarded Michael Gianelli for his commitment to pro bono services in 2011. The certificate was presented to the Law Office of Michael P. Gianelli, LLC, by... Read More

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