BIA DECISIONSep 5, 2017Matter of MOHAMED, 27 I&N Dec. 92 (BIA 2017)Entry into a pretrial intervention agreement under Texas law qualifies as a "conviction" for immigration purposes
Joseph CaraccioJun 1, 2017Receipt of Stolen Property Aggravated Felony BIA 2017Matter of Enrique ALDAY-DOMINGUEZ Decided June 1, 2017 The aggravated felony receipt of stolen property provision in section...
Joseph CaraccioFeb 2, 2017BIA Welcoming Amicus Curiae BriefsThe Board of Immigration Appeals welcomes interested members of the public to file amicus curiae briefs discussing the below issues:...
Joseph CaraccioOct 13, 2016The Board Issues Decision on CIMTs in Silva-Revino IIIIn Matter of Silva-Trevino the BIA issues a decision dated October 12, 2016, addressing the categorical and modified categorical...
JBCSep 23, 2016Copyright Infringement is a CIMT (BIA 2016)Matter of ZARAGOZA-VAQUERO, 26 I&N Dec. 814 (BIA 2016) The offense of criminal copyright infringement in violation of 17 U.S.C. §...
NYILSep 19, 2016BIA Concludes Theft Offense Includes ExtortionMatter of Samuel Alberto IBARRA, 26 I&N Dec. 809 (BIA 2016) In a decision published September 15, 2016, the BIA determines that a "theft...
NY Immigration LawyersSep 6, 2016FOIA Request Results in Over 700 Unpublished BIA RemandsAttorney Bryan Johnson submitted a FOIA request which resulted in the release of over 700 Unpublished BIA Decisions. He was kind enough...
NY Immigration LawyersSep 5, 2016BIA Decisions Breakdown by Judge 2013-2016If you are interested, here is a comprehensive, judge by judge, statistical breakdown of BIA Decisions from 2013 to 2016. Full Judge by...
EditorJun 29, 2016Matter of M-J-K-, 26 I&N Dec. 773 (BIA 2016) - Mental Competency and SafeguardsNew precedent BIA decision expands on Matter of M-A-M-, 25 I&N Dec. 474 (BIA 2011). Matter of M-J-K-, 26 I&N Dec. 773 (BIA 2016) ISSUE:...
EditorJun 27, 2016Matter of GOMEZ-BELTRAN False Testimony in Proceedings = No Good Moral CharacterMatter of GOMEZ-BELTRAN, 26 I&N Dec. 765 (BIA 2016) An alien cannot establish good moral character under section 101(f)(6) of the...
JBCMay 3, 2016Failure to Appear is An Aggravated FelonyAn amended decision published May 2, 2016, Matter of ADENIYE, 26 I&N Dec. 726 (BIA 2016) states, “offense relating to a failure to appear...
Joseph CaraccioSep 9, 2015Can Your Sister's Immigration Case Affect your Immigration Case?According to a recent decision it can! In Matter of R-K-K the Immigration Judge denied the respondent’s application based on an adverse...
Joseph CaraccioMar 15, 2015Recent BIA Decision on Derived CitizenshipIn a decision published February 12, 2015, the BIA states that a child born out of wedlock may qualify as a legitimated child for...