Daily Archives: February 27, 2015

The Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) and Practice Manual

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Mike Baker

The Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) AAO Practice Manual Download AAO Practice Manual Ron Rosenberg is the Chief, Administrative Appeals Office. Petitioners and applicants for certain categories of immigration benefits may appeal a negative decision to the AAO. We conduct administrative … Continue reading →

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CA7 denies Iranian CAT claim because the alien had confessed to perjury

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Mike Baker

Keirkhavash did not depart when her tourist visa lapsed. Two days before the statutory deadline, she sought asylum, contending that Iran would persecute her because she had supported a group (MEK) seeking overthrow of Iran’s government. She claimed she had … Continue reading →

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