⚖️LAW YOU CAN USE: NDPA SUPERSTAR MICHELLE MENDEZ @ CLINIC: “The Board of Immigration Appeals Recognizes Tardiness May Present Exceptional Circumstances for Reopening an In Absentia Removal Order”

 

Michelle Mendez
Michelle Mendez
Defending Vulnerable Populations Director
Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (“CLINIC”)

https://cliniclegal.org/resources/removal-proceedings/board-immigration-appeals-recognizes-tardiness-may-present

KEY QUOTE:

Eminem has wisely asked, “If you had one shot or one opportunity to seize everything you ever wanted in one moment would you capture it or just let it slip?” Representatives should take a cue from these “Lose Yourself” lyrics and present the best motion to reopen possible because, generally, a respondent may only file one motion to reopen, so there is one shot, one opportunity to do so. To support representatives in accomplishing this goal, CLINIC offers numerous resources on motions to reopen, as well as training and mentorship.

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Taking advantage when opportunities present themselves; so critical to the effective practice of law, immigration or otherwise!

Thanks, Michelle, for enlightening us and for all you and CLINIC do for humanity!

🇺🇸Due Process Forever!

PWS

08-11-21