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10/18/2026

Pleaded guilty in Massachusetts years ago, and now it’s blocking your green card or citizenship? There may be a way to undo it.

Judges must warn non-citizens about deportation and denial of citizenship at the plea. Your lawyer had a duty to explain the immigration consequences too. If either fell short, the plea may be vacated, and for some pleas this reaches back to 1996.

Here’s the catch: immigration asks WHY your plea was vacated. Under Matter of Pickering, a legal defect like a missing warning or bad advice erases the conviction for immigration purposes. Vacating it for rehabilitation, or just to avoid immigration problems, may not.

We’ve used these motions to stop deportations and clear the way to green cards and citizenship. Bring your court records and call us.

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Your marriage is real. Are you ready to tell your story? 💍Swipe through six circumstances that may lead to more question...
10/17/2026

Your marriage is real. Are you ready to tell your story? 💍

Swipe through six circumstances that may lead to more questions at your marriage green card interview. They don’t automatically mean fraud—but honest explanations and genuine evidence matter.

Save this before your interview. ➡️

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General information, not legal advice. Every case is different.

10/17/2026

Is this marriage real? That’s the one question the officer is deciding at your green card interview.

These red flags make USCIS look closer, but they don’t mean fraud. Real couples get flagged all the time:

📌 Short courtship
📌 Big age gap or language/cultural differences
📌 Not living together or different addresses
📌 No shared finances (bank account, lease, taxes)
📌 Answers that don’t match
📌 Status trouble right before the marriage

If one applies to you, don’t panic. Prepare. Document what’s real, explain gaps honestly, and prepare both spouses, since officers can interview you separately and compare answers.

Never fake anything. Marriage fraud can permanently bar you.

We prepare couples for exactly these questions.

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What does a warrant actually warrant? ⚖️What police told the judge—and how they carried out the search—can make a diffe...
10/16/2026

What does a warrant actually warrant? ⚖️

What police told the judge—and how they carried out the search—can make a difference. A warrant does not put the search beyond challenge.

Swipe to learn what we examine. Save this post to know your rights. ➡️

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10/16/2026

Police have a search warrant. That doesn’t mean the search was legal. ⚖️

A judge signs a warrant based only on the police affidavit. If that paper is weak, the evidence can be thrown out.

What we challenge:
• The four corners: only what’s written in the affidavit counts
• The informant: how do they know, and why should anyone believe them?
• Stale info: an old tip doesn’t prove evidence is there today
• No connection: evidence must tie to the exact place searched
• Lies or missing facts: if the officer misled the judge, the warrant can fall

Even a valid warrant has limits. And when evidence is suppressed, cases often fall apart. For non-citizens, no conviction can mean far fewer immigration problems.

If police show up with a warrant: don’t resist, don’t consent to anything beyond it, stay silent, and call us.

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10/16/2026

Another client success story we’re proud to celebrate! 💙⚖️

Every client has a unique journey, and we’re grateful to be part of it. Thank you for trusting Toland Law and sharing your experience!

Need help with immigration or criminal defense? Call us for a free consultation.

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A dismissed case can still have immigration consequences. ⚖️For noncitizens, a Massachusetts CWOF can count as a convict...
10/16/2026

A dismissed case can still have immigration consequences. ⚖️

For noncitizens, a Massachusetts CWOF can count as a conviction under federal immigration law—even after probation ends and the case is dismissed.

Before accepting a CWOF, understand what it could mean for your status. Swipe to learn more, and save this post. ➡️

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10/16/2026

CWOF = Continuance Without a Finding.

In Massachusetts, it feels like a win. You do probation, the case gets dismissed, and your record looks clean.

For immigration, it’s not.

With a CWOF, you admit there are sufficient facts to find you guilty, and then you get probation. Under federal immigration law, that counts as a conviction, even after the case is dismissed.

Depending on the charge, it can make you deportable, block your green card, or block citizenship.

Pretrial probation, where you don’t admit anything, is different. It’s not a conviction, but whether it’s available depends on the charge and the court.

Before you accept a CWOF, talk to an immigration attorney. Not after.

Toland Law | Boston Immigration Attorney
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🎓 Worried about the future of OPT? You’re not out of options.DHS has proposed major new fees tied to OPT, but nothing ha...
10/16/2026

🎓 Worried about the future of OPT? You’re not out of options.

DHS has proposed major new fees tied to OPT, but nothing has changed yet.

For F-1 students, now is the time to understand your options and plan ahead.

Swipe through to learn what this proposal could mean for you. ➡️

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10/15/2026

Worried about OPT? F-1 students have more options than you think.

DHS just proposed a $70,000 fee tied to OPT, plus $30,000 for each renewal. It’s a proposal, not a final rule, and OPT works the same today.

The fee would be charged to schools, not students. But experts say few schools would pay it, and a court challenge is expected.

Don’t panic, but have a backup plan:
✅ EB green card: an employer can sponsor you.
✅ SIJS: if you’re under 21 and one parent abandoned, abused, or neglected you.
✅ Asylum: if you fear returning home. If your F-1 status is about to expire, that may open an exception to the one-year deadline, even if you’ve been here for years. File promptly.

Call us and let’s map out your options.

Toland Law | Boston Immigration Attorney
We speak Portuguese & Spanish.
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781-819-3647
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