Posted on December 13, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney
The court held that the BIA reasonably interpreted its own regulations in Matter of S-M-J- when ruling asylum applicants can be required to provide reasonably obtainable corroborating evidence even when their testimony is credible.
Filed under: Immigration Attorney | Tagged: Asylum Applicants, Atty.Brian D. Lerner, BIA, CA5, Corroborating Evidence, Immigration Lawyer | Leave a comment »
Posted on December 2, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney
The court found that termination of asylum under 8 CFR §208.24 does not “mark the consummation of a decision-making process” and is therefore, not a final agency action for purposes of APA jurisdiction.
Filed under: Immigration Attorney | Tagged: 8 CFR §208.24, APA jurisdiction, asylum, Atty.Brian D. Lerner, CA5, Immigration Lawyer | Leave a comment »
Posted on November 10, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney
The court found that where a state criminal statute covers both the felony and misdemeanor conduct proscribed by 21 USC §841, it is presumed to be a felony, unless the petitioner proves he was convicted of misdemeanor conduct.
Filed under: Immigration Attorney | Tagged: 21 USC 841, Atty.Brian D. Lerner, CA5, Immigration Lawyer, Possession of Marijuana | Leave a comment »
Posted on November 10, 2011 by Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer & Deportation Attorney
The court found that where a state criminal statute covers both the felony and misdemeanor conduct proscribed by 21 USC §841, it is presumed to be a felony, unless the petitioner proves he was convicted of misdemeanor conduct.
Aggravated felony
Felony meaning
What is an aggravated felony?
Is this an aggravated felony?
Filed under: Felony | Tagged: #aggrvated felony, 21 USC 841, aggravated felon, Aggravated Felonies, aggravated felony, aggravated felony bar, Atty.Brian D. Lerner, CA5, Immigration Lawyer, Possession of Marijuana | Leave a comment »
Brian D. Lerner Immigration Attorney & Deportation Lawyer Blog 