Daily Archives: January 19, 2016

CA7 affirmed denial of asylum and withholding for Mexican national

In 1991, Lopez, age 12, illegally entered the U.S. He has not returned to Mexico, although his sister still lives in the neighborhood where he grew up. In 2009, Lopez was charged with dealing and possessing illegal drugs. He pled … Continue reading

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CA7 remands Nicaraguan withholding of removal

Bd. did not err in denying alien’s asylum application, where said application was untimely, and where alien could only raise question of fact on appeal. However, remand was required with respect to alien’s claim for withholding of removal in which … Continue reading

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