Monthly Archives: May 2011

BIA Outlines Framework for IJs to Analyze Cases in Which Issues of Mental Competency Are Raised

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Mike Baker

In Matter of M-A-M-, 25 I. & N. Dec. 474 (B.I.A. May 4, 2011), a panel of the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA or Board) held that (1) aliens in immigration proceedings are presumed to be competent and, if there … Continue reading →

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Attorney General Vacates Decision and Remands Case in Which BIA Applied DOMA in Denying Gay Respondent’s Application for Cancellation of Removal

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Mike Baker

In Matter of Dorman, 25 I. & N. Dec. 485 (A.G. May 5, 2011), Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. said: Pursuant to my authority set forth in 8 C.F.R. § 1003.1(h)(1)(i), I order that the decision of the Board … Continue reading →

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