Category Archives: I-130 petition

CA7 affirmed denial of I-130 of bona fide marriage on basis of prior fraudulent marriage to another woman

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Mike Baker

Dist. Ct. did not err in granting defendant’s motion for summary judgment in plaintiff-alien’s action challenging immigration authorities’ denial of his request under I-130 petition seeking lawful permanent resident status based upon his marriage to U.S. citizen, where instant denial … Continue reading →

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CA7 upholds finding of marriage fraud making adjustment applicant inadmissible and ineligible for adjustment of status

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Mike Baker

Record contained sufficient evidence to support IJ’s denial of alien’s application to become lawful permanent resident, where IJ found that alien’s marriage to U.S. citizen was sham. IJ’s finding was largely based on testimony that alien’s wife was in long-term … Continue reading →

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