Interim Decision Number 3254 In re L-G-, Respondent Board of Immigration Appeals Executive Office for Immigration Review U.S. Department of Justice Decided September 27, 1995 (1) A federal definition applies to determine whether or not a crime is a “felony” within the meaning of 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(2) (1994), and therefore is an “aggravated felony” […]
Category: U.S. Board of Immigration Appeals Opinions
IN THE MATTER OF MINTAH, 15 IN Dec. 540 (BIA 1975)
Interim Decision Number 2459 MATTER OF MINTAH. In Visa Petition Proceedings. A-21765697Board of Immigration Appeals Executive Office for Immigration Review U.S. Department of Justice Decided by Board December 15, 1975 Once an appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals from a District Director’s order has been filed, the District Director loses jurisdiction. Any motions thereafter […]
IN THE MATTER OF D—- N—-, 4 IN Dec. 692 (BIA 1952)
IN THE MATTER OF D—- N—-. In DEPORTATION Proceedings. A-6047835Board of Immigration Appeals Executive Office for Immigration Review U.S. Department of Justice Decided by Board July 24, 1952 Citizenship — derivation — Section 5, act of May 24, 1934, 5 years’ residence. (1) The requirement in section 5 of the act of May 24, 1934, […]
IN THE MATTER OF PENA-DIAZ, 20 IN Dec. 841 (BIA 1994)
Interim Decision Number 3225 MATTER OF PENA-DIAZ. In Deportation Proceedings. A-30568827.Board of Immigration Appeals Executive Office for Immigration Review U.S. Department of Justice Decided by Board August 4, 1994. (1) When an alien becomes eligible for a new form of relief from deportation due to the Immigration and Naturalization Service’s intentional lack of enforcement of […]
IN THE MATTER OF TINAJERO, 17 IN Dec. 424 (BIA 1980)
Interim Decision Number 2803 MATTER OF TINAJERO. In Deportation Proceedings. A-34262790Board of Immigration Appeals Executive Office for Immigration Review U.S. Department of Justice Decided by Board July 3, 1980 (1) Under Section 1203.4 of the California Penal Code an individual is eligible for expungement of his conviction in those cases where the sentence was suspended, […]
IN THE MATTER OF W—-, 4 IN Dec. 64 (BIA 1952)
IN THE MATTER OF W—-. In DEPORTATION Proceedings. A-5908014Board of Immigration Appeals Executive Office for Immigration Review U.S. Department of Justice Decided by Board May 31, 1950 Reconsidered by Board July 13, 1951 Decided by Acting Attorney General May 6, 1952 Suspension of deportation; internee during World War II, exercise of discretion — Voluntary departure; […]
IN THE MATTER OF G—-, 5 IN Dec. 517 (BIA 1953)
IN THE MATTER OF G—-. In DEPORTATION Proceedings. A-8082127, A-8082128Board of Immigration Appeals Executive Office for Immigration Review U.S. Department of Justice Decided by the Board November 13, 1953 Cancellation of naturalization — Effect on members of family admitted as citizens of the United States. Where the children of a naturalized United States citizen were […]
IN THE MATTER OF PEREZ-LOPEZ, 14 IN Dec. 79 (BIA 1972)
Interim Decision Number 2132 MATTER OF PEREZ-LOPEZ. In Deportation Proceedings. A-19171027 A-19171025Board of Immigration Appeals Executive Office for Immigration Review U.S. Department of Justice Decided by Board March 8, 1972. An anonymous letter, received after the termination of deportation proceedings because of tainted evidence, which resulted in a reopened hearing with the introduction of additional […]
IN THE MATTER OF H—-, 7 IN Dec. 616 (BIA 1957)
MATTER OF H—-. In DEPORTATION Proceedings. A-2821682Board of Immigration Appeals Executive Office for Immigration Review U.S. Department of Justice Decided by Board November 27, 1957 Crime involving moral turpitude — Lascivious carriage, section 8553 of the General Statutes of Connecticut (Revision of 1949) — Section 241 (a) (4) of Immigration and Nationality Act — Conviction […]
MATTER OF CUBOR-CRUZ, 25 IN Dec. 470 (BIA 4-29-2011)
Interim Decision Number 3710 Matter of Hilmer Leonel CUBOR-Cruz, Respondent. Board of Immigration Appeals Executive Office for Immigration Review U.S. Department of Justice Decided April 29, 2011. Personal service of a Notice to Appear (Form I-862) on a minor who is 14 years of age or older at the time of service is effective, and […]