The BIA's recent decision in Matter of D-R- also had an interesting analysis of the weight of expert testimony in removal proceedings. Typically experts tend to be called by immigrants seeking to prove to the courts what conditions in their home country are like. The...
When we think about appeals, we often think about the decisions - winning and losing. But everything hinges on getting the thing filed correctly, and on time. While getting an appeal on file with the BIA is a somewhat basic first step, the technical issues that arise...
One of the most common "best practices" questions about BIA appeals is whether the BIA wants a specific color of paper for its forms. Is Colored Paper Required? Although the answer is "no," this isn't a silly question. The BIA's practice manual outlines the suggested...