Category Archives: Board of Immigration Appeals

Administrative closure of proceedings. Unauthenticated Document Cannot Be Used as Evidence of Criminal Conviction

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Mike Baker

Matter of AVETISYAN, 25 I&N Dec. 688 (BIA 2012) (1) Pursuant to the authority delegated by the Attorney General and the responsibility to exercise that authority with independent judgment and discretion, the Immigration Judges and the Board may administratively close … Continue reading →

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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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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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BIA PRECEDENT TABLE 1995-2010 (Revised 06-18-2010)

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Mike Baker

This document compiles headnotes 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 … Continue reading →

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BIA Finds California Assault with Intent to Commit a Felony Is a Crime of Violence

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Mike Baker

The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA or Board) held in Matter of Ramon Martinez, 25 I. & N. Dec. 571 (B.I.A. July 15, 2011), that a violation of § 220 of the California Penal Code (assault with intent to commit … Continue reading →

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