Category Archives: Immigrant Visas
Crimes Involving Moral Turpitude: The Categorical Approach in Immigration Law
Why CIMT Analysis Is So Important Few areas of immigration law create as much confusion as crimes involving moral turpitude, commonly called CIMTs. The phrase sounds moralistic and old-fashioned, and in many ways it is. Yet it remains deeply consequential in modern immigration practice. A CIMT finding can affect admissibility, deportability, eligibility for relief,… Read More »
Adjustment of Status vs. Consular Processing: Timing, Risks, and Litigation Exposure
When an immigrant visa becomes available, applicants often assume the final step is procedural. In reality, the choice between adjustment of status under INA § 245 and consular processing abroad can significantly affect timing, risk exposure, and even the availability of judicial review. Although both pathways ultimately lead to lawful permanent residence, they operate… Read More »
