SOUTH SALT LAKE — Federal officials are no longer pursuing the deportation of John Shin , the North Salt Lake violinist who made headlines in August after he was detained by U.S. immigration authorities in Colorado.

“That means the case is over, the case is done, that he’s not in deportation proceedings,” said Adam Crayk, his South Salt Lake-based attorney.

In fact, the man, a violinist originally from South Korea who has performed with the Utah Symphony and Ballet West, has submitted an application for legal permanent residency.

“We have applied for the green card through the normal route,” Crayk said, and Shin should secure formal U.S. residency status — a key step before he can apply for citizenship — within 13 months.

Shin was detained by immigration officials on Aug. 18 in Colorad

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