Letter from attorney to opposing counsel requesting documentation concerning homestead exemption for change of venue motion.
Letter from attorney to opposing counsel requesting documentation concerning homestead exemption for change of venue motion.
A Motion to Change Venue is a request to change your immigration court to one that is closer to where you live. Your Motion to Change Venue package should include: 1. Form EOIR-33. You need to include a separate Form EOIR-33 for yourself and each family member included in your case.
The Procedure for a Change of Venue Filing the motion. The moving party should file a motion for a change of venue with the court where the case is pending. Supporting affidavits. The moving party must also provide affidavits and other evidence to support the motion. Serving the motion. Hearing. The judge's decision.
To move your case to another court, you must make a “Motion to Change Venue” in writing, and file one copy with the Court where your case is currently located and another copy with the Department of Homeland Security.
To move your case to another court, you must make a “Motion to Change Venue” in writing, and file one copy with the Court where your case is currently located and another copy with the Department of Homeland Security.
Certain people in proceedings before an immigration court can apply for relief from removal, such as adjustment of status to that of a lawful permanent resident, cancellation of removal, and certain waivers of inadmissibility.
Several reasons can qualify you to change venue. The following are some of the common grounds: Convenience of witnesses and parties involved. If it would be more convenient for you and the witnesses to move the trial to a different court, you can apply for a change of venue.
We encourage you to file Form I-589 online. If you decide to mail your Form I-589, mail it to the USCIS lockbox that has jurisdiction over your place of residence—not to a USCIS service center. Go to the “Where to File” section of USCIS' Form I-589 page to see the most up-to-date mailing addresses.
The judge must review the facts of the specific case and determine whether a change of venue would be appropriate. For example, the judge may look into whether the foreign national may have a valid defense to removal. They also may be more likely to grant a change of venue if the case has not already been delayed.
Address the letter to the "Honorable Immigration Judge." Introduce yourself, mentioning your relationship with the person who seeks a bond and how long you have known him or her. Describe the person's traits, common interests, noteworthy accomplishments, and other reasons they are not a threat to others.