Joeri was released to the legal custody of the Ward family. Their home provides for him the kind of security he needs to recover from the traumatic events of the past 3 years. But the Immigration and Naturalization Service has issued a notice indicating its intent to deport him. saying his conviction was for a crime of "moral turpitude" and that his student visa has expired. The INS has continued to pursue Joeris deportation. in spite of a recommendation against deportation issued to the INS by Judge Fitzgerald. Unfortunately. the INS has refused to accept this recommendation. The case is currently pending at the Board of Immigration Appeals. But even if this decision is favorable. it would only reinstate Joeris student status and prevent his immediate deportation. It would not provide for Joeris much greater needthat of a secure and loving home. This need can only be met by the passage of this bill conferring legal permanent residency on Joeri.
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