BIA Rules on Adverse Credibility Findings Based on Fraudulent Documents
The BIA found that immigration judges may find a document to be fraudulent without forensic analysis if it contains obvious defects or readily identifiable hallmarks of fraud…
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Waiver Application
The Seventh Circuit dismissed in part and denied in part the petition for review, holding that it lacked jurisdiction to review the BIA’s discretionary decision to deny…
The BIA held in a precedent decision issued
In a case before the BIA on remand from the Ninth Circuit for further clarification of portions of the agency’s April 2011 decision in Matter of…
No more 30/60 day rule
FAM regulations have withdrawn the 30/60 day rule and now issued the new 90 day rule. This could have serious impact on persons whom wanted…
Watch out for Notarios
Many immigrants seeking to gain the legal status to remain in Untied States are being victimized by notarios, individuals who represent themselves as qualified to…
Court Finds Nicaraguan Petitioner Did Not Make a Misrepresentation on His Adjustment Application
The Eleventh Circuit granted the petition for review, finding that because the petitioner had not been confined in a prison but rather had been detained in…
Another win for us for person entering U.S. with fake passport
Green card application granted for client whose previous 2 applications were denied and who needed a fraud waiver for entering the United States with a…
Don’t commit fraud with Asylum
(1) An untimely application for asylum may be found frivolous under section 208(d)(6) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1158(d)(6) (2012). Luciana v.…
Committing fraud may deny AOS
The Eighth Circuit denied the petition for review of the denial of the Tanzanian petitioner’s adjustment application, upholding the BIA’s finding that the petitioner intended…
Fraud waiver approved
Fraud waiver approved for Client who used fake identity documents to obtain residency in the United Kingdom and then used the same documents when he…
ourt Says Arizona Fraud Conviction Involving Employment Application Is a CIMT
The Ninth Circuit held that the petitioner’s conviction under Arizona Revised Statutes §13-2002 is a crime involving moral turpitude (CIMT) because the statute criminalizes conduct…
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