Meaning of front-desk | Babel Free

Definitions

To be denied by an INS agent without filing because the officer believes the application invalid at face value.

Examples

“The Supreme Court pointed out a possible exception: "front-desking" may also produce⟳ the concrete effects necessary for a claim⟳ to be ripe.”

“Under the Supreme Court's holding, the LULAC stay⟳ order⟳ survives only for the small group of cases in which aliens were front-desked by the INS in their application for legalization.”

“Moreover, the Government has represented to Federal courts its willingness to accept⟳ applications of any alien who alleges he or she was "front-desked."”

“Under the court's order⟳, front-desked class members may have⟳ had the right to file⟳ and have⟳ the Immigration Service process⟳ their amnesty applications, and to be issued or reissued work⟳ authorization.”

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