Category Archives: Motions to Reopen

Matter of MONGES-Garcia, 25 I&N Dec. 246 (BIA 2010)

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Mike Baker

BIA Finds No Conflict Between Regulation’s Time Limits on Motions to Reopen and INA § 242B(e)(1)’s Limit on Discretionary Relief. (1) The 90-day time limitation for filing a motion to reopen in 8 C.F.R. § 1003.23(b)(1) (2010) applies to motions … Continue reading →

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7th Circuit interprets “questions of law” for reopening cases, post-Kucana

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Mike Baker

Seventh Circuit Overrules Singh , Holds that 8 USCA § 1252(a)(2)(B)(ii) Bars Review of Decisions Regarding Motions to Reopen Kucana v. Mukasey, No. 07–1002, 2008 WL 2639039 (7th Cir. July 7, 2008) In Singh v. Gonzales, 404 F.3d 1024 (7th … Continue reading →

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