Category Archives: 7th Circuit

El-Gazawy v. Holder, Ineffective assistance of counsel, Motion to Reopen untimely, 7th Circuit Court of Appeals

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Mike Baker

Docket: 11-3582    August 16, 2012. Judge Rovner. Doc Uploaded Filed Description 1 06/01/2012 06/01/2012 Oral Argument 2 08/16/2012 08/16/2012 Opinion (ROVNER) El-Gazawy a citizen of Jordan, entered the U.S. in 1990 as a non-immigrant, overstayed, and failed to appear for … Continue reading →

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Motion to reopen must be filed within 90 days of the dismissal of the Board appeal, regardless of the pendency of a motion to reconsider the removal order.

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Mike Baker

Doc Uploaded Filed Description 1 04/25/2012 04/25/2012 Oral Argument 2 05/21/2012 05/21/2012 Opinion (TINDER) Leonida M. SARMIENTO and Romeo L. Sarmiento, Petitioners, v. Eric H. HOLDER, Jr., Attorney General of the United States, Respondent. No. 11–2841. Argued April 25, 2012. … Continue reading →

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Drug trafficking prior to naturalization interview precluded good moral character: U.S. v. Suarez 7th Cir Denaturalization/Good Moral Character Requirement 12-21-2011

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Mike Baker

In U.S. v. Suarez, 2011 WL 6382155 (7th Cir. 2011), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit affirmed a decision by the U.S. District Court which revoked the defendant’s previously accorded naturalization pursuant to INA § 340(a) [8 … Continue reading →

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Bachynskyy v. Holder. 7th Cir. -IJ Warnings regarding voluntary departure are not retroactive to VD grants occurring before January 20, 2009

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Mike Baker

Petitioner, a Ukrainian citizen who entered the U.S. without inspection sought withholding of removal under the Convention Against Torture. The Immigration Judge stated that she was continuing the case for four months, but that if she decided before that date,”you … Continue reading →

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Calma v. Holder & Khomyshyn v. Holder. Motion for Continuance. U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit.

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Mike Baker

The petitioners in consolidated cases have been in the U.S. for many years without permission, and each would like to adjust his status to that of lawful permanent resident through relatives who are legitimately in the U.S. The IJ found … Continue reading →

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