Author Archives: Mike Baker

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

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Mike Baker

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

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Mike Baker

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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BIA Finds § 236(a)(2)(B) Conditional Parole Is Not Parole into the U.S. for AOS Purposes: Matter of Luis CASTILLO-PADILLA

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Mike Baker

(1) Conditional parole under section 236(a)(2)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a)(2)(B) (2006), is a distinct and different procedure from parole under section 212(d)(5)(A) of the Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1182(d)(5)(A) (2006). (2) An alien who … Continue reading →

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Illinois Supreme Court OK’s taking driver’s license for underage drinking

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Mike Baker

People v. Boeckmann Direct appeal from the circuit court of Clinton County. JUSTICE KILBRIDE delivered the judgment of the court, with opinion.Chief Justice Fitzgerald concurred in the judgment and opinion.Justice Garman specially concurred, with opinion, joined by JusticeThomas.Justice Freeman dissented, … Continue reading →

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Troubling reality of the expedited removal procedure: 7th Circuit 09-3825 Faisal Khan v. Eric Holder, Jr.

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Mike Baker

WOOD, Circuit Judge. “Petitioner Faisal Khan and his sister Mona Khan, citizens of Pakistan, obtained B1/B2 nonimmigrant visitor’s visas to travel to the United States, purportedly for a two-month visit with their brother and his wife, whom they had not … Continue reading →

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