Daily Archives: June 3, 2010

Matter of MONGES-Garcia, 25 I&N Dec. 246 (BIA 2010)

BIA Finds No Conflict Between Regulation’s Time Limits on Motions to Reopen and INA § 242B(e)(1)’s Limit on Discretionary Relief. (1) The 90-day time limitation for filing a motion to reopen in 8 C.F.R. § 1003.23(b)(1) (2010) applies to motions … Continue reading

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Ninth Circuit Finds Son of U.S. Citizen Remains Such After Citizen’s Death and Remains Eligible for § 237(a)(1)(H)(i) Waiver.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, in reviewing the decision of the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA or Board) in Matter of Federiso, 24 I. & N. Dec. 661 (B.I.A. Oct. 23, 2008), has held that the … Continue reading

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EOIR Creates Immigration Judge Conduct and Professionalism Web Page

The Office of the Chief Immigration Judge has established a procedure that allows any person to file a complaint about the conduct of an Immigration Judge.  Below are links to documents which describe how to file a complaint, the procedures … Continue reading

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