by Matthew Hoppock | Aug 6, 2015 | Immigration, Immigration ArticlesBIA Appeals, Visa Waiver |
Yesterday, the BIA issued a new precedent decision in Matter of D-M-C-P-, addressing two unrelated questions: (1) when an IJ can deem an asylum application “abandoned” for failure to get biometrics timely processed; and (2) whether the BIA or IJ have...
by Matthew Hoppock | Jul 24, 2015 | Cancellation of Removal, Immigration, Immigration ArticlesBIA Appeals |
The BIA issued a decision today that broadly expands the eligibility for cancellation of removal when ICE issues more than one charging document. The case, Matter of Oraz, raises the question of when someone has been present for “ten years” to make them...
by Matthew Hoppock | Jul 20, 2015 | Immigration, Immigration ArticlesBIA Appeals |
It is amazing that something as simple as the BIA’s zip code could cause so much hassle and confusion. Last winter when the BIA changed its zip code, it caused many to fret about whether their packages would be delivered on time. This was because the new zip...
by Matthew Hoppock | Jun 22, 2015 | Cancellation of Removal, Immigration, Immigration ArticlesBIA Appeals |
In the last month, the BIA has published several new decisions that continue to tweak the definition of “admission” and, in the meantime, have seemingly changed the rules related to eligibility for relief for individuals accused of obtaining the residency...
by Matthew Hoppock | Apr 9, 2014 | Deportation, Immigration, Immigration ArticlesBIA Appeals, Removal Defense |
In a precedent decision on March 27, 2014, the Board has held in Matter of C-J-H- that a person whose status has been adjusted from asylee to lawful permanent resident cannot subsequently readjust status under section 209(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8...
by Matthew Hoppock | Mar 14, 2014 | Deportation, Immigration, Immigration ArticlesBIA Appeals, Removal Defense |
In a new precedential decision, Matter of Chavez Alvarez, the Board considers whether an immigrant who was not formally “admitted” when he first entered but then adjusted his status to become a permanent resident could be found removable under INA...
