QUESTION 1: Gerry came to the US unauthorized through the land border with Mexico. Gerry came to the US in 1999 without being inspected or admitted. He worked at a seafood restaurant in California and wasn't paid all his wages. Gerry worked long hours and in poor conditions. Gerry was afraid of the owner because he knew the owner was well connected because local politicians ate at the restaurant. Does Gerry qualify for a T visa? If not, what would Gerry need for a T visa? Please discuss.

QUESTION 2: Hilda came to the US from Russia on a visitor visa. While here, she decided that Russia was too cold and preferred the mild winters in the US. Hilda became a hairdresser and made a living for several years. She finally saved money and decided to travel to Russia to visit family in the summer. She had a long vacation of 2 months. When she returned, her significant other, a lawful permanent resident, proposed to her. Hilda is delighted and is talking to you about all her plans, you believe she is subject to grounds of inadmissibility of misrepresentation and INA 212(a)(9)(B). Why is she subject to these grounds of inadmissibility? Please discuss.

QUESTION 3: Pedro came to the US on a student visa from Colombia seven years ago. While here, Pedro graduated and the company petitioned for him and he became a lawful permanent resident three years ago. Unfortunately, Pedro was out celebrating a big promotion and got arrested for DUI. After his jail term, ICE detained him and transferred him to Eloy, Arizona. Pedro is in removal proceedings. Pedro wants to know if he qualifies for 42A Cancellation of Removal under INA 240(a)? Please discuss.