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.
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.
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.
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.
A motion requesting a change of venue must be filed at or before arraignment if the defendant has filed a written request for arraignment or, if arraignment is waived, within 21 days of the return of the indictment.
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 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.
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.