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Ontiveros-Lopez v. INS
Denying motion to reopen deportation proceedings without considering explanation of failure to submit supporting documents is abuse of discretion.
Immigration Aug. 5, 2000
Singh v. INS
BIA may not rely on previously unannounced evidentiary standard to deny motion to reopen in absentia deportation proceeding.
Immigration Aug. 5, 2000
Beltran-Tirado v. INS
Use of false Social Security number to further otherwise legal behavior is not crime of 'moral turpitude' under Immigration and Nationality Act.
Immigration Aug. 5, 2000
Castillo-Perez v. INS
Alien entitled to relief from deportation is not preclued from applying for it by failing to meet formal administrative pleading and proof requirements.
Immigration Aug. 5, 2000
Avetova-Elisseva v. INS
In asylum proceedings, well-founded fear of persecution, if supported by substantial evidence, may justify granting asylum or withholding of deportation.
Immigration Aug. 5, 2000
United States v. Pacheco-Medina
Evidence of entry is required to support conviction for federal crime of being found in United States following deportation.
Immigration Aug. 5, 2000
Sulit v. Schiltgen
Immigration and Naturalization Services' failure to follow its own procedural rules for rescinding an individual's adjustment of status does not preclude deportation.
Immigration Aug. 5, 2000
Maini v. INS
Asylum seekers from interfaith family prove past persecution on account of religion even though persecutors are from multi-religious political party.
Immigration Aug. 5, 2000
Escobar-Grijalva v. INS
Failure to allow alien to select her own counsel during asylum hearing violates due process.
Immigration Aug. 5, 2000
Avetova-Elisseva v. INS
In asylum proceedings, well-founded fear of persecution, if supported by substantial evidence, may justify granting asylum or withholding of deportation.
Immigration Aug. 5, 2000
Andres Flores-Miramontes v. Immigration and Naturalization Service
Federal district courts have habeas corpus jurisdiction to consider challenges to removal orders brought by aliens.
Immigration Aug. 4, 2000
Flores-Gonzalez v. INS
Order
Immigration Aug. 2, 2000
Grazhees v. INS
Order
Immigration Aug. 2, 2000
Nagahi v. INS
INS doesn't have Congress' express authority to determine time frame in which courts may hear denial of citizenship appeals.
Immigration Aug. 1, 2000
Kozulin v. INS
One who fails to qualify for asylum necessarily fails to make a claim under the stiffer standard of withholding of deportation.
Immigration Jul. 24, 2000
U.S. v. Reyes-Platero
Court has jurisdiction to hear appeal of Mexican national who pleaded guilty to being deportable but was not informed about right to contact consulate.
Immigration Jul. 19, 2000
U.S. v. Corona-Garcia
Violation for illegal re-entry after deportation may be established by defendant's presence in United States and evidence showing prior deportation.
Immigration Jun. 29, 2000
Colmenar v. INS
Asylum applicant must be afforded a full and fair hearing before deportation.
Immigration Jun. 29, 2000
Rostomian v. INS
Act of random violence during period of significant strife in homeland is insufficient for asylum applicant to establish fear of persecution.
Immigration Jun. 29, 2000
Gorbach v. Reno
It is within the Attorney General's authority under statutory law to reopen and revoke naturalization orders.
Immigration Jun. 19, 2000
Noriega-Perez v. U.S.
Separation of powers isn't violated when an administrative law judge presides over immigration document fraud case and imposes a civil fine.
Immigration Jun. 19, 2000
United States v. Ahumada-Aguilar
A child born in Mexico to an unmarried Mexican woman and an American man who hasn't acknowledged paternity is a U.S. citizen.
Immigration Jun. 19, 2000
Singh-Bhathal v. INS
Immigration judge has authority over deportation proceeding to reconsider order by immigration judge with previous jurisdiction over case.
Immigration Jun. 18, 2000
United States v. Lopez-Gonzalez
Conviction for illegal entry after deportation is proper, even if defendant was removed, because deportation and removal aren't different under illegal entry statute.
Immigration Jun. 15, 2000
Rivera-Jimenez v. INS
When deportation proceedings commence before April 1, 1997, BIA must apply transitional IIRIRA rules, not INA rules.
Immigration Jun. 15, 2000
Momennia v. INS
Order
Immigration Jun. 15, 2000
Hose v. INS
District courts lack jurisdiction to consider habeas petitions challenging exclusion orders.
Immigration Jun. 14, 2000
Hose v. INS
Alien's petition for habeas corpus isn't subject to judicial review under Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act.
Immigration Jun. 14, 2000
Baria v. Reno
Filing a motion to reopen immigration board's decision doesn't bar deportation proceedings.
Immigration Jun. 14, 2000
Hose v. INS
District courts lack jurisdiction to consider habeas petitions challenging exclusion orders.
Immigration Jun. 13, 2000