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Attorneys - Professional Responsibility Immigration Proceedings - Discipline Procedure

If an attorney involved in an immigration proceeding violates disciplinary rules, such as by submitting false evidence to a court or an administrative body, disciplinary proceedings may be filed, seeking a formal reprimand, suspension, or even disbarment. The complaint procedure is structured, involving a complaint and official inquiry, followed by additional action, depending upon the outcome of the inquiry. Summary suspension is available against an attorney who has either been suspended or expelled in another jurisdiction or who has been convicted of a serious crime.

Visa Types - Lawful Permanent Resident Spouse And Child - V-1, V-2, V-3

In addition to eligibility for a permanent visa under the family second preference, the alien spouse and children of a permanent U.S. resident are eligible for nonimmigrant visas, designated V-1, V-2, and V-3 visas. The V series is designed to allow qualifying aliens to wait in the U.S. for their permanent immigrant visas to be issued. Aliens applying for V visas must have petitions for immigrant visas pending.

Penalties for Failure to Depart

Section 243 of the Immigration and Naturalization Act (INA) provides that an alien subject to a final order of removal must leave the United States pursuant to the terms of the removal order.

Lists of Alien Passengers

Section 231 of the Immigration and Naturalization Act (INA) sets forth the requirements for commercial ships and aircraft to keep records of its passengers. The term "ship" in this article is intended to cover any type or size of sea-worthy vessel. A designated person on each transportation craft must maintain lists with information on each passenger, crew member, or other category of occupant who is transported on a ship or aircraft. The designated list-keeper may be the craft's master or commanding officer, authorized agent, or owner, for example. The information must be given to a United States border official both when the ship or aircraft is arriving at a U.S. port of entry and when it is departing from a U.S. port. As of January 1, 2003, the provision of such information must be transmitted electronically from the designated list-keeper to the U.S. border official.

Mexican Border - BORSTAR

BORSTAR, which stands for Border Patrol Search, Trauma, and Rescue Teams of the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, is a program that is in place to protect the lives of undocumented aliens crossing the border, as well as the lives of border patrol agents and the public.