Author Archives: Mike Baker

Supreme Court Holds that Drug Paraphernalia Must Be “Related to” a 21 USCA § 802 Listed Substance to Support Removal

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Mike Baker

The Supreme Court in Mellouli v. Holder (June 1, 2015) decided when a state drug-paraphernalia conviction sufficiently “relates to” a substance listed under the Controlled Substances Act to justify removing a permanent U.S. resident under the Immigration and Nationality Act. … Continue reading →

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CA7 finds IJ credibility determination flawed and remands asylum case

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Mike Baker

Nadmid, a 57-year-old citizen of Mongolia, came to the U.S. in 2003 on a visitor’s visa. After being arrested for DUI, he voluntarily departed in 2006 and returned to Mongolia, where he started a business. Nadmid returned to the U.S. … Continue reading →

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The Attorney General vacated Matter of Silva-Trevino, 24 I&N Dec. 687 (A.G. 2008), in its entirety.

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Mike Baker

The November 7, 2008, opinion, Matter of Silva-Trevino, 24 I&N Dec. 687 (A.G. 2008), is vacated in its entirety. Download Case Matter of Cristoval SILVA-TREVINO, Respondent Decided by Attorney General April 10, 2015 U.S. Department of Justice Office of the … Continue reading →

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Three USCIS Administrative Appeals Office Decisions Published

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Mike Baker

Matter of Leacheng International, Inc. (1) The definition of “doing business” at 8 C.F.R. § 204.5(j)(2) (2014) contains no requirement that a petitioner for a multinational manager or executive must provide goods and or services to an unaffiliated third party. … Continue reading →

Posted in AAO, AAO Practice Manual, AAO/Commissioner Decisions, Administrative Appeals Office, BIA Precedent Decisions Volume 26, Board of Immigration Appeals | Leave a comment

Visa Bulletin For April 2015

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Mike Baker

Visa Bulletin For April 2015 Number 76 Volume IX Washington, D.C View as Printer Friendly PDF A. STATUTORY NUMBERS 1.  This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during April. Consular officers are required to report to the Department of State documentarily … Continue reading →

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