School Records

School records, including transcripts, diplomas, and attendance records, document an individual’s educational history and achievements. In immigration court proceedings, these records may be used to establish a foreign national’s ties to the community, their level of education, and their potential contributions to society. This information can be relevant in assessing an individual’s eligibility for certain forms of relief, such as cancellation of removal, which may require a showing of exceptional and extremely unusual hardship to qualifying U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident relatives. School records may also be used to support a foreign national’s application for adjustment of status or other educational opportunities, such as student visas or exchange programs.