Mass. Judge Tells Feds Not To Deport Harvard Researcher
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A Massachusetts federal judge ordered the government to act on a Harvard researcher's request to renew her expiring J-1 visa. The researcher is not to be deported while a criminal smuggling case is pending.
Court Ruling in J-1 Visa Case
A Massachusetts federal judge ordered the government to act on a Harvard researcher's request to renew her expiring J-1 visa. The researcher is not to be deported while a criminal smuggling case is pending.
Background of the Case
The researcher, whose name has not been disclosed, had asked the court to extend her J-1 visa, which was about to expire. The government had planned to deport her, but the judge decided otherwise.
Implications of the Ruling
This ruling has significant implications for researchers and students who are in the US on J-1 visas. It shows that courts can intervene in deportation cases and protect the rights of foreigners.
What to do next
- Appeal to Board of Immigration Appeals — Order
- Cancellation of Removal for Lawful Permanent Residents — Order
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Source: law360.com