What is the current state of the law on "domicile" in the context of section 212(c) of the Immigration and Customs Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Kamali v. I.N.S., 15 F.3d 1086 (9th Cir. 1993):
1 Courts that have considered broader definitions of "domicile" in the section 212(c) context have required both "lawful physical presence ... and lawful intent to remain in the United States indefinitely." Melian v. INS, 987 F.2d 1521, 1524-25 (11th Cir.1993); see also Lok v. INS, 681 F.2d 107, 109-110 (2d Cir.1982).
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