Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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03-72277
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Valeriano v. Gonzales
INS' belated response to petitioner's request to file motion to reopen jointly does not entitle petitioner to equitable tolling of filing deadline. |
Immigration |
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Feb. 16, 2007 | |
03-73999
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Bravo-Pedroza v. Gonzales
Res judicata bars Secretary of Homeland Security from initiating second deportation case on basis of charge that could have been brought in first case. |
Immigration |
|
Feb. 9, 2007 | |
A 19 262 560
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In the Matters of Hamide
Proceedings in 20-year-old Palestinian deportation cases are terminated where government fails to comply with court's orders. |
Immigration |
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Feb. 1, 2007 | |
03-74533
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Fernandez-Ruiz v. Gonzales
Petitioner's Arizona conviction for domestic violence was not 'crime of violence' under federal statute that triggers removal. |
Immigration |
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Jan. 31, 2007 | |
04-73812
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Ruiz-Vidal v. Gonzales
For purposes of removal, alien's conviction for violating state drug possession law must involve controlled substance regulated by Controlled Substance Act. |
Immigration |
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Jan. 26, 2007 | |
05-72761
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Kohli v. Gonzales
Although signature and title of issuing official were illegible on Notice to Appear, alien failed to show alleged defect deprived court of jurisdiction. |
Immigration |
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Jan. 23, 2007 | |
05-1629
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Gonzales v. Duenas-Alvarez
'Theft offense' under immigration law includes crime of 'aiding and abetting' theft offense. |
Immigration |
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Jan. 19, 2007 | |
04-73860
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Lin v. Gonzales
Where government's construction of regulation was improper, illegal alien's motion to reopen case was erroneously denied. |
Immigration |
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Jan. 12, 2007 | |
04-70625
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Kaganovich v. Gonzales
Alien who arrives in United States as refugee may be removed, even if his refugee status has not been terminated. |
Immigration |
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Jan. 11, 2007 | |
04-72417
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Velazquez-Herrera v. Gonzales
In removal case, BIA is afforded opportunity to issue precedential decision regarding definition of child abuse. |
Immigration |
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Jan. 11, 2007 | |
05-16557
|
Nath v. Gonzales
Motion to reopen is remanded so BIA may reconsider whether offense that alien pleaded guilty to qualifies as 'aggravated felony' for removal purposes. |
Immigration |
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Jan. 9, 2007 | |
04-72701
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Singh v. Gonzales
Where BIA satisfied its regulatory obligation by mailing decision to alien's address, alien filing untimely appeal was not entitled to reopen matter. |
Immigration |
|
Jan. 9, 2007 | |
04-10302
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U.S. v. Resendiz-Ponce
Government's failure to allege specific overt act in illegal alien's indictment for attempted entry was fatal defect. |
Immigration |
|
Jan. 9, 2007 | |
03-74625
|
Garcia-Jimenez v. Gonzales
Petitioner is barred from obtaining cancellation of removal where he had received waiver of deportation as to his convictions. |
Immigration |
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Jan. 8, 2007 | |
05-70672
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Morales v. Gonzales
Appellate court may have jurisdiction to review immigration judge's denial of application for asylum, withholding of removal, and Convention Against Torture relief. |
Immigration |
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Jan. 8, 2007 | |
05-74693
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Ochoa-Amaya v. Gonzales
Period between filing of visa petition and its approval was properly deducted from alien's age to determine his eligibility under Child Status Protection Act. |
Immigration |
|
Jan. 5, 2007 | |
03-73734
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Hosseini v. Gonzales
BIA's denial of asylum is proper where undisputed evidence shows petitioner committed fraud throughout his immigration proceedings. |
Immigration |
|
Jan. 2, 2007 | |
05-35025
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Rafaelano v. Wilson
Where appeal is treated as petition for review, matter is transferred to BIA to determine if prior order became effective order of deportation. |
Immigration |
|
Dec. 22, 2006 | |
05-35310
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Family Inc. v. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Substantial evidence supported finding that alien was not engaged primarily in managerial duties, thus petition for reclassification of status was properly denied. |
Immigration |
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Dec. 7, 2006 | |
05-547
|
Lopez v. Gonzales
Order of removal is not proper where drug possession is not felony under Controlled Substances Act. |
Immigration |
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Dec. 7, 2006 | |
04-75579
|
Serrano v. Gonzales
In removal case, petitioner fails to assert valid due process ineffective assistance of counsel claim. |
Immigration |
|
Dec. 7, 2006 | |
05-70275
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Valencia-Alvarez v. Gonzales
Application of law which stops accrual of continuous presence in United States when offense is committed does not have impermissible retroactive effect. |
Immigration |
|
Dec. 7, 2006 | |
04-73100
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Galeana-Mendoza v. Gonzales
Because convictions for battery were not 'crimes involving moral turpitude,' alien was eligible for cancellation of removal on that ground. |
Immigration |
|
Dec. 7, 2006 | |
03-73030
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Granados-Oseguera v. Gonzales
BIA must reconsider motion to reopen where petitioner claimed ineffective assistance of counsel. |
Immigration |
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Dec. 5, 2006 | |
03-73734
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Hosseini v. Gonzales
BIA's denial of asylum is proper where undisputed evidence shows petitioner committed fraud throughout his immigration proceedings. |
Immigration |
|
Dec. 5, 2006 | |
05-36182
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Puri v. Gonzales
REAL ID Act divests district courts of jurisdiction over orders of removal, but provides appellate court review, which is adequate substitute. |
Immigration |
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Dec. 5, 2006 | |
04-74268
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Mendez-Alcaraz v. Gonzales
Appeal of motion to reconsider was properly dismissed as untimely where alien failed to present viable argument to support equitable tolling. |
Immigration |
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Nov. 29, 2006 | |
05-50543
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U.S. v. Covian-Sandoval
Errors committed by court during plea colloquy and sentencing did not warrant relief under plain error standard of review. |
Immigration |
|
Nov. 8, 2006 | |
02-73627
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Padilla-Padilla v. Gonzales
BIA does not have authority to reduce voluntary departure period granted by immigration judge in 'streamlined' affirmance. |
Immigration |
|
Nov. 8, 2006 | |
03-70244
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Perez-Enriquez v. Gonzales
Admissibility for agricultural worker under SAW program is determined as of date of adjustment of status as lawful temporary resident. |
Immigration |
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Nov. 8, 2006 |