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Shooting at an inhabited dwelling or vehicle in violation of CA PC §246 is not a crime of violence

The court held that shooting at an inhabited dwelling or vehicle in violation of Cal. Penal Code §246 is not categorically a crime of violence as defined under 18 USC §16(b). (Covarrubias Teposte v. Holder, 10/26/10)

Aggravated felony crime of violence

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Shooting at an inhabited dwelling or vehicle in violation of CA PC §246 is not a crime of violence

Under immigration reform USA, here are exceptions to the priorities of deportation

“E-Verify Connection,” a USCIS e-newsletter

The first issue of “E-Verify Connection,” a USCIS e-newsletter with updates and information regarding E-Verify, includes information on an expanded photo matching capability, Puerto Rico birth certificates, updated materials on the E-Verify website, webinars, and more.

“E-Verify Connection” a USCIS e-newsletter

USCIS

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Petitioner ineligible for AOS for presenting US Birth Certificate and continuous Physical Presence ing a U.S. birth certificate

The court found Petitioner ineligible for AOS for presenting a U.S. birth certificate in attempting to enter, and ineligible for cancellation because physical presence was interrupted when he withdrew his application for admission. (Valadez-Munoz v. Holder, 10/28/10)

Petitioner ineligible for AOS for presenting US Birth Certificate and continuous Physical Presence in a U.S. birth certificate

The court found Petitioner ineligible for AOS for presenting a U.S. birth certificate in attempting to enter, and ineligible for cancellation because physical presence was interrupted when he withdrew his application for admission. (Valadez-Munoz v. Holder, 10/28/10)

H-2A Petitioners on prohibited fees

Petitioner to pursue an argument never presented to the BIA

Petitioner

Sibling Petition Summary

Robbery under CA Penal Code §211 is a crime involving moral turpitude

The court found reasonable the BIA’s determination that robbery under Cal. Penal Code §211 is a crime involving moral turpitude for purposes of INA §212(a)(2)(A)(i)(I). (Mendoza v. Holder, 10/27/10)

crime involving moral turpitude

crime of moral turpitude

Crimes of Moral Turpitude

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Conditional parolee not eligible for adjustment of status

The court held that an alien released on conditional parole under INA §236 is not “paroled into the United States” for purposes of eligibility for adjustment of status under INA §245. (Delgado-Sobalvarro v. Att’y Gen. of the U.S., 11/2/10)

Adjustment of Status

Conditional parolee not eligible for adjustment of status

AOS

Misdemeanor false imprisonment in violation of CA Penal Code §236

The court held that misdemeanor false imprisonment in violation of Cal. Penal Code §236 is not categorically a crime involving moral turpitude. (Saavedra-Figueroa v. Holder, 11/5/10)

Misdemeanor false imprisonment in violation of CA Penal Code §236

crime involving moral turpitude

crime of moral turpitude

Wins

Decision to deny administrative closure

The court held that the decision to deny administrative closure is a procedural ruling which the court may review under an abuse of discretion standard to determine whether Petitioner has received a full and fair hearing. (Vahora v. Holder, 11/15/10)

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Motion for Administrative Closure

Decision to deny administrative closure

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Petitioner mental anguish and physical paralysis, constituted past persecution

Over dissent, the court found that the cumulative effect of multiple confrontations and threats by the Communist Secret Police in Mongolia, which caused Petitioner mental anguish and physical paralysis, constituted past persecution. (Javhlan v. Holder, 12/3/10

Past Persecution

Rebut Past Persecution

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Past Persecution: You can still get asylum

Finding No Egregious 4th Amendment Violation

The court refused to suppress evidence of Petitioner’s alienage, finding no egregious 4th Amendment violation where no allegations of misconduct were asserted beyond a claim of a lack of probable cause at the time of his arrest. (Puc-Ruiz v. Holder, 12/23/10)

Finding no egregious 4th Amendment violation

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Amendment Violation

4th amendment violation