When Great Immigration Lawyering Isn’t Enough, Go for the Hail Mary Defense!
Read all about it at Immigration law rules Marine's marriage invalid. The INA doesn't recognize the couple's marriage as legitimate because "the definition of spouse does not include a 'wife or husband by reason of any marriage ceremony where the contracting parties thereto are not physically present in the presence of each other, unless the marriage shall have been consummated.'"
This case brought on the need for a Hail Mary Defense; in fact, a private bill has been introduced to a House Judiciary subcommittee for consideration. Desperate times call for desperate measures, and AILA's Focus on Private Bills & Pardons in Immigration by Anna M. Gallagher can help you mount that desperate defense. When existing immigration laws fail to provide the necessary relief to noncitizens, their only options may be to apply for a private bill or a pardon. AILA Publications provides this comprehensive resource on the rules and procedures governing private bills and pardons on the state and federal levels.
Topics include:
What Is a Private Bill
Congressional Rules Governing Private Bills
Role of the Executive in Private Bills
Private Bills Precedents and Advocacy Strategies
Pardons
Pardons Under Federal Law
Pardons Under State Law
AILA's Focus on Private Bills & Pardons in Immigration is available for $69 for AILA members ($99 regular price). For more information, including the table of contents, please visit our online bookstore.
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