Monthly Archives: July 2010

Motion to terminate removal proceeding, Sham marriage No. 08-1512. SURGANOVA v. HOLDER US 7th Circuit

In a petition for review of the BIA’s order denying petitioner’s motion to terminate her removal proceedings and concluding that she was removable because her marriage was a sham, the petition is denied where: 1) the account she presented bore … Continue reading

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Matter of Fidel Antonio SANCHEZ-CORNEJO 25 I&N Dec. 273 (BIA 2010) Interim Decision #3686

The offense of delivery of a simulated controlled substance in violationof Texas law is not an aggravated felony, as defined by section101(a)(43)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. §1101(a)(43)(B) (2006), but it is a violation of a law … Continue reading

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