1 Immigration Court Procedures & Practices. 2 Introduction to INS & Colorado’s Immigration Courts Immigration Court: Arrival Procedures Interview Procedures:

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Immigration Court Procedures & Practices

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Immigration Court Procedures & Practices

Introduction to INS & Colorado’s Immigration CourtsImmigration Court: Arrival ProceduresInterview Procedures:

Wackenhut CasesFederal Building Cases

Courtroom Procedures:WackenhutFederal BuildingMaster v. Merits Merits Hearing Schedule

Post-Hearing Procedures

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Immigration Court Procedures & Practices

Introduction to INS & Colorado’s Immigration Courts

INSThe Federal BuildingWackenhutThe Judges

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INS OfficeAddress:

4730 Paris StreetDenver, CO 80239

Phone Numbers: (800) 375-5283 (customer service)(303) 371-5606 (deport)(303) 371-5066 (exams)(303) 371-4711 (TAs)

Hours of Operation:Monday-Thursday7:30AM-2:30PM

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The Federal BuildingAddress:

1961 Stout Street, Room 1403Denver, CO 80294

Phone Number:(303) 844-5815 (EOIR)(800) 898-7180 (electronic info system)(303) 844-0787 (INS)

Hours of Operation:Monday-Friday8:00AM-4:00PM

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WackenhutAddress:

11901 E. 30th Ave.Aurora, CO 80010

Phone Number:(303) 361-0488 (EOIR)(800) 898-7180 (electronic info system)(303) 361-0723 (deport)(303) 361-6612 (detention facility)

Hours of Operation:Monday-Friday8:00AM-4:00PM

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Immigration Court Judges

Honorable David J. CordovaHonorable Donn L. LivingstonHonorable James P. Vandello

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Immigration Court: Arrival Procedures

Federal Building:Bring an ID Driver’s License Number Required

Wackenhut:Detention FacilityPhoto ID RequiredAttorney Visitation Form (Client Visit Only)

• Name, “A Number”, Detention Number

No Cell Phones, Pagers, or Knives Allowed Inside

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Interview Procedures: Wackenhut Cases

Guard Escorts You to Visitation RoomInterview Your Client

Contact VisitReview Client’s Notice To Appear (NTA)Review Client’s Story & Assess Options• Cancellation of Removal – P. Medige

Presentation• Adjustment of Status – C. Lehman

Presentation• Asylum – A. Weitzhandler Presentation

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Interview Procedures: Wackenhut Cases

Conclusion of InterviewBuzz the Guard--You Will Be Escorted Out First

Helpful TipsVerify Client’s Story – Do Not Rely Solely on Client and/or NTADo Not Give a Home Phone NumberAvoid General Visitation HoursAdvise Client not to Speak with INS without You

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Interview Procedures: Federal Building Cases

Interview As With Any Other Client

Helpful TipsVerify Client’s Story – Do Not Rely Solely on Client and/or NTADo Not Give a Home Phone Number

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Courtroom Procedures: Wackenhut

Wait in Courtroom Until Case is Called

Last three digits of “A Number”

Sit at Table on Right SideEnter Your Appearance

G-28, EOIR-28

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Courtroom Procedures: Wackenhut

More Pictures of Wackenhut Courtrooms

What You See What the Judge Sees

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Courtroom Procedures: Federal Building

Check Board for Correct CourtroomCase Will be Called by Last Three Digits of Client’s “A Number”Sit at Table on

Left SideEnter Your Appearance

G-28, EOIR-28

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G-28 Form

Entry of Appearance for INSMust Be Printed on Blue PaperTwo Copies

Original to INSCopy to Client

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EOIR-28 Form

Entry of Appearance for Immigration CourtMust Be Printed on Green PaperThree Copies

Original to JudgeCopy to INSCopy to Client

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Courtroom Procedures:Master v. Merits

Master Calendar Hearing - ArraignmentEnter AppearancesAdmit and/or Deny NTA Allegations, Concede or Challenge ChargeSchedule Merits HearingRequest Continuance

Merits Hearing - TrialEnter Appearances (if Applicable)Arguing Merits of the Case

• Witnesses, Documentation, etc.

Decision Issued at Conclusion

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Courtroom Procedures:Merits Hearing Schedule

Submit Client’s Application (w/ Supporting Documentation) to Clerk of Court (except asylum) in Advance of Hearing

Asylum Applications Submitted at the Master Calendar Hearing

Opening Statement (Optional)You Speak First

Presentation of CaseTestimony via Direct ExaminationCross ExaminationJudge’s ExaminationTelephonic Witnesses Accepted

Closing Statement (Optional)Judge Renders DecisionBoth Sides Given Option to Reserve Appeal

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Post-Hearing Procedures

Report to RMIAN InternOutcome of CaseHoursEstimated Value to Client

Submit Work Product to RMIAN Intern