Author Archives: Mike Baker

When Two or More CIMTs Arise Out of a Single Scheme: Matter of Islam

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Mike Baker

The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA or Board) held in Matter of Islam, 25 I. & N. Dec. 637 (B.I.A. Nov. 18, 2011), that (1) in determining whether an alien’s convictions for two or more crimes involving moral turpitude (CIMTs) … Continue reading →

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Immigrant entrepreneurial power, EB-5 Immigrant Investor

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Mike Baker

Much has been written about immigrant entrepreneurial power and how the U.S. is losing out. In an article in Techcrunch, Vivek Wadhwa – well-known entrepreneur, academic, and author on immigrant entrepreneurial power – has laid out examples of immigrant entrepreneurs who left the … Continue reading →

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BIA PRECEDENT TABLE-Revised 08-12-2011

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Mike Baker

Compiles head-notes from BIA precedent cases published in volumes 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25 of the Administrative Decisions under the Immigration and Nationality Laws of the United States, organized by topic. As such, it includes all BIA cases published … Continue reading →

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AGGRAVATED FELONY CASE SUMMARY

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Mike Baker

By Immigration Judge Bertha A. Zuniga (San Antonio) November 15, 2010 (Summary updated regularly) | Aggravated Felony Outline (pdf) DISCLAIMER: The summaries and cases provided herein are those of the author alone and do not represent a position or policy of … Continue reading →

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Adjustment of Status to Lawful Permanent Resident. Precedent Decisions Pertaining to Adjustment of Status

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Mike Baker

Arriving Aliens Matter of Silitonga, 25 I&N Dec. 89 (BIA 2009) Under 8 C.F.R. §§ 245.2(a)(1) and 1245.2(a)(1)(ii) (2009), Immigration Judges have no jurisdiction to adjudicate an application filed by an arriving alien seeking adjustment of status, with the limited … Continue reading →

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