Immigration Case Results

Client Challenges

Our client, a beloved husband and father, faced a difficult and protracted immigration detention period beginning in early October. The emotional strain of detention and the prospect of missing the holidays with his family weighed heavily on everyone.

• Client detained for over 8 months without bond hearing
• Previous attorney failed to file timely appeals

Strategy

Our strategy for securing immigration bond involved a sophisticated two-pronged approach, spanning two states and two distinct legal challenges:

• Habeas Corpus Petition Won in New Jersey Federal Court: the urgency, our NJ immigration attorneys aggressively challenged the legality of our client’s continued detention by filing a Habeas Corpus Petition in the U.S. District Court in New Jersey. We successfully argued that the detention was unwarranted, leading to a crucial victory that mandated a review of his case. This Federal Court win was the first critical step toward detention release.
• Immigration Bond Hearing Victory (Otay Mesa, CA): Following the Habeas success, the final hurdle was the immigration bond hearing. Despite the challenging venue of the Otay Mesa Immigration Court, our team presented a compelling and meticulous case to the Immigration Judge. Today, December 5, 2025, we received the incredible news: the Judge granted our client bond! This result ensures our client will not spend the holidays in Otay Mesa detention.

Outcome

A Timely Reunion: Bringing Detained Loved Ones Home for the Holidays

With the bond posted, our client will finally be headed home. After months of being unjustly separated, he will be reunited with his family just in time for them to share the joy of the holiday season.
This outcome is a powerful reminder of the impact of timely, aggressive, and skilled legal advocacy. If you need a New Jersey immigration lawyer experienced in federal litigation and detention bond cases, we are ready to fight for your family.
“Our firm believes that everyone deserves the right to be with their family, especially during the holidays. We are incredibly proud of this result and look forward to celebrating this success alongside our client and his family.” – Lloyd E. Bennett, Esq.

Client Challenges

Our client originally came to the U.S. to pursue his education at a local university. Unexpectedly, he faced detention, interrupting his studies and placing immense stress on his relationship with his U.S. citizen fiancée. While his future seemed uncertain behind bars, our immigration attorneys immediately sprang into action.

Strategy

Uniting Two Lives: A Detention Center Marriage

Recognizing the crucial legal and emotional significance of their union, our team worked swiftly and diligently to overcome significant bureaucratic hurdles. We successfully arranged for the couple to be legally married inside the detention facility. This unique and challenging step was pivotal:

• It solidified their legal status as spouses.
• It immediately opened the door to immigrant visa options based on marriage to a U.S. Citizen.

Outcome

Secured Release: Winning the Immigration Bond Hearing

With the marriage complete, the focus shifted to securing his freedom. Our lawyers presented a powerful case at the immigration bond hearing, leveraging the new spousal relationship and demonstrating our client’s strong ties and lack of flight risk. We are thrilled to announce that we won the bond hearing!
Our client is now officially released from detention.

• On the Path to Legal Status: Upon his release, we immediately began the final step in their journey: filing the necessary applications for Adjustment of Status (Green Card) based on his marriage to a U.S. citizen. His detention is over, and he is now on the definitive path to permanent residency and building a life with his wife.
  “This case demonstrates that even in the most challenging detention settings, committed legal representation can secure freedom and achieve long-term immigration goals. We specialize in turning difficult situations into decisive victories.” – Lloyd E. Bennett, Esq.

Client Challenges

Secured Release: Winning the Immigration Bond Hearing

Our client immigrated to the United States as a young man, established deep community roots, and has resided here for over a decade. He is the loving husband to his wife and father to two young U.S. citizen children, all of whom depend on him. His sudden detention caused immense emotional and financial hardship for his family.

Strategy

Focused Advocacy: Securing Immigration Bond

When a longtime resident with strong family ties faces detention, the primary goal is rapid reunification. Our immigration lawyers focused intensely on the upcoming immigration bond hearing.
We meticulously compiled evidence demonstrating:

• Strong Community Ties: Proof of his decade-long residency and stable employment.
• Family Dependency: Documentation highlighting the critical financial and emotional support he provides to his U.S. citizen wife and children.
• Excellent Character: Evidence proving he poses no risk to the community or risk of flight.

Our persuasive presentation at the hearing successfully convinced the Immigration Judge. We are thrilled to confirm that the Judge granted the bond, recognizing his integral role in his family and community!

Outcome

Out of Detention, Back Home

The bond was promptly posted, and our client is now out of detention and back where he belongs—with his wife and children.
This success ensures stability for his family and allows us to focus on the next phase of his case, pursuing a pathway to lawful status that acknowledges his long-standing presence in the U.S.
“Our priority is always family unity. For clients who have spent years building a life here, detention is a profound injustice. We are proud to have fought for this father’s release so he can continue supporting his family.” – Lloyd E. Bennett, Esq.

Client Challenges

Initial Denial Threat: Facing USCIS Scrutiny

Our client, who has been residing in the United States for years, was petitioned by her loving United States citizen husband to adjust her status to that of a permanent resident (Green Card holder). During the initial interview with USCIS, the couple faced intense scrutiny, and the case was flagged with a Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID) based on perceived marital fraud.

Strategy

Expert Intervention: Two More Interviews, Two Victories

We immediately took control of the case, focusing on two critical objectives: robustly preparing the couple and strategically countering the government’s fraud suspicions.
We meticulously gathered exhaustive evidence proving the bona fides of their marriage. Our attorneys prepared the couple intensely and represented them at two subsequent, highly detailed USCIS interviews.
Our persistent advocacy and comprehensive presentation demonstrated beyond a doubt that the marriage was genuine. We successfully dismantled every suspicion raised by the agency.

Outcome

Final Approval: Green Card in Hand

After months of diligent work and successful representation at the final interview, we received the news we had fought for: The USCIS approved the client’s I-485 petition! She has officially received her Green Card and is now a lawful permanent resident of the United States.

This success is a powerful testament to the necessity of expert legal representation when dealing with USCIS fraud accusations. Do not face the government alone in these high-stakes situations.

“When the government alleges fraud, the consequences are enormous. Our job is to cut through the skepticism, present the truth with clarity and detail, and protect our clients’ future. We are incredibly happy to have achieved this life-changing outcome.” – Lloyd E. Bennett, Esq.

Client Challenges

Secured Release: Winning the Immigration Bond Hearing

Our client immigrated to the United States as a young man, established deep community roots, and has resided here for over a decade. He is the loving husband to his wife and father to two young U.S. citizen children, all of whom depend on him. His sudden detention caused immense emotional and financial hardship for his family.

Strategy

Focused Advocacy: Securing Immigration Bond

When a longtime resident with strong family ties faces detention, the primary goal is rapid reunification. Our immigration lawyers focused intensely on the upcoming immigration bond hearing.
We meticulously compiled evidence demonstrating:

• Strong Community Ties: Proof of his decade-long residency and stable employment.
• Family Dependency: Documentation highlighting the critical financial and emotional support he provides to his U.S. citizen wife and children.
• Excellent Character: Evidence proving he poses no risk to the community or risk of flight.

Our persuasive presentation at the hearing successfully convinced the Immigration Judge. We are thrilled to confirm that the Judge granted the bond, recognizing his integral role in his family and community!

Outcome

Out of Detention, Back Home

The bond was promptly posted, and our client is now out of detention and back where he belongs—with his wife and children.
This success ensures stability for his family and allows us to focus on the next phase of his case, pursuing a pathway to lawful status that acknowledges his long-standing presence in the U.S.
“Our priority is always family unity. For clients who have spent years building a life here, detention is a profound injustice. We are proud to have fought for this father’s release so he can continue supporting his family.” – Lloyd E. Bennett, Esq.

Client Challenges

• A client from the Dominican Republic was a lawful permanent resident charged with drug trafficking years ago and was a lawful permanent resident for over 15 years. Returning from a trip abroad, the client was stopped by immigration and charged as inadmissible.
• A Cuban lawful permanent resident returning from a trip abroad was stopped at the border because of an old sex abuse charge. We argued he was eligible for 212(c) relief. The government opposed our application.

Strategy

• We successfully argued he was eligible for 212(c) relief.
• We filed a motion with the immigration court.

Outcome

• Court agreed to arguments claim by us on clients being
  eligible for 212(c) relief.
• Client was granted, and the 212(c) application is currently pending.

Client Challenges

• A Cuban lawful permanent resident residing United States for over 20 years had an old drug trafficking conviction in addition to other minor arrests. He was charged by USCIS as deportable because of a controlled dangerous substance offense and placed into removal. His case was administratively closed years ago, and as a result he was fearful of renewing his residency.
• We represented an individual charged with an old conviction for counterfeiting who was stopped at the airport after a brief trip abroad. The clients green card was taken and he was put into removal,

Strategy

• We successfully reopened his case
• The firm successfully applied for cancellation of removal as our client was a long time permanent resident and the crime was not an aggravated felony.

Outcome

• Relief requested was granted by the immigration court.
• The Immigration Judge agreed and granted our request for relief and his green card was returned. The client is now applying for naturalization.

Client Challenges

• We represented a lawful permanent resident from the Dominican Republic who was returning from a trip abroad. He had a prior conviction for aggravated assault and was charged by USCIS as inadmissible as an arriving alien for a crime of moral turpitude.
• Our client, a long term green card holder, father of two US citizen children, whose wife was also a US citizen was granted cancellation of removal after a three year legal fight with ICE. He initially came into contact with ICE after he left the US on his honeymoon and reentered. He was stopped because he had several prior drug convections and placed into removal also known as deportation

Strategy

• We argued our client was eligible for cancellation of removal.
• We successfully presented his case to the Immigration Court in Newark NJ and convinced them the the drug convictions were not felonies according to the Federal Law.

Outcome

• Immigration court judge agreed and granted relief.
• After a long day of testimony he was granted cancellation of removal and is now eligible for Naturalization. Congrats!!

Client Challenges:

When a long-term resident who entered the United States as a minor was detained during a routine vehicle stop on his way to work, he faced the sudden threat of being permanently separated from the only home he had ever known. Despite having no criminal history and a consistent record of paying taxes, the government held him for nearly two months without providing a hearing, eventually transferring him to the ERO East Montana Camp in Texas to further distance him from his support system.

Strategy

Recognizing the violation of his due process rights, our legal team formulated a strategy centered on filing a habeas corpus petition in Federal Court to challenge his prolonged detention without a hearing. Through persistent litigation, we successfully secured his release on bond despite the logistical hurdles of his out-of-state transfer.

Outcome

This hard-won victory allowed our client to return home and reunite with his United States citizen spouse, child, and stepchildren, ensuring that a family remained whole while he continues his legal journey.

Client Challenge

For a father of three United States citizen children and a resident of the country since 1999, a simple commute to work turned into a month-long legal battle when he was detained by immigration authorities. The primary challenge in this case was the government’s aggressive attempt to hold him indefinitely without the possibility of bail, even though he had no criminal record and deep ties to his community.

Strategy

Our firm responded by bringing a habeas corpus challenge to the federal court, arguing that his detention was unjustified and contrary to legal standards. Our strategy proved successful, as we were able to secure his release on bond and bring him back to his wife and children.

Outcome

Today, he is back at home where he belongs, working alongside our team to fight for his ultimate goal of becoming a lawful permanent resident through established immigration channels.

Client Challenge

The detention of a father of a two-year-old United States citizen during a traffic stop presented an urgent crisis, particularly when ICE attempted to move him away from his family and legal counsel in New Jersey.

Strategy

To prevent this, we immediately filed a habeas corpus petition and obtained a Federal Judge’s order specifically prohibiting his transfer out of the state. In a blatant disregard for this judicial mandate, ICE transferred our client to a detention facility in Texas, forcing us to pivot our strategy toward enforcing the court’s authority and protecting our client’s access to counsel.

Outcome

We successfully compelled the government to return him to New Jersey, where we then secured his full release before the New Year. This outcome not only vindicated the rule of law but also ensured that a young child was not forced to grow up without their father’s presence due to administrative overreach.

Client Challenge

In one of the most heartbreaking scenarios a family can face, a law-abiding husband and father was detained by ICE during his actual green card interview at a USCIS office, leaving his wife waiting in the lobby while he was taken into custody. Despite having no criminal record and having filed all necessary paperwork for his residency, he was separated from his family and missed his child’s first Christmas and New Year.

Strategy

Our strategy focused on a dual-track approach: filing a habeas corpus petition in federal court to secure his release on bond and simultaneously pushing for the immediate scheduling of his final residency hearing. By demonstrating his eligibility and the injustice of his detention, we were able to secure his release and, shortly thereafter, successfully obtain his Lawful Permanent Residency.

Outcome

He is now a green card holder, providing his family with the permanent security and peace of mind they deserve.