Interim Decision Number 3050 MATTER OF VIGIL. In Deportation Proceedings. A-26787128.Board of Immigration Appeals Executive Office for Immigration Review U.S. Department of Justice Decided by Board March 17, 1988. (1) The group of young, male, urban, unenlisted Salvadorans does not constitute a “particular social group” within the meaning of sections 101(a)(42)(A) and 243(h) of the […]
Category: U.S. Board of Immigration Appeals Opinions
IN THE MATTER OF SUH, 10 IN Dec. 624 (BIA 1962)
Interim Decision Number 1358 MATTER OF SUH. In VISA PETITION Proceedings. A-13003502Board of Immigration Appeals Executive Office for Immigration Review U.S. Department of Justice Decided by Regional Commission November 6, 1962 The petitioner and spouse have not established that they will properly care for the beneficiary-child, as defined in section 101 (b) (1) (F), pursuant […]
IN THE MATTER OF G—-, 9 IN Dec. 38 (BIA 1960)
MATTER OF G—-. In SECTION 245 Proceedings. A-11539151.Board of Immigration Appeals Executive Office for Immigration Review U.S. Department of Justice Decided by Regional Commissioner Approved by Assistant Commissioner August 25, 1960. Adjustment of status — Section 245, as amended — Burden is upon applicant to establish favorable action is warranted. Section 245 application is denied […]
IN THE MATTER OF G—-, 9 IN Dec. 89 (BIA 1960)
MATTER OF G—-. In VISA PETITION Proceedings. A-8873593.Board of Immigration Appeals Executive Office for Immigration Review U.S. Department of Justice Decided by Board September 29, 1960. Marriage — Minors — Voidable, not void, in Illinois. Under Illinois law the marriage of minors without the consent of their parents is voidable but not void and will […]
IN THE MATTER OF A—-, 5 IN Dec. 593 (BIA 1953)
IN THE MATTER OF A—-. In EXCLUSION Proceedings. A-4844180Board of Immigration Appeals Executive Office for Immigration Review U.S. Department of Justice Decided by the Board December 31, 1953 Ineligible to citizenship — Claim of exemption by neutral alien (Mexican) from military service here — Section 3 (a) of the Selective Training and Service Act of […]
IN THE MATTER OF FORSTNER, 18 IN Dec. 374 (BIA 1983)
Interim Decision Number 2936 MATTER OF FORSTNER. In Deportation Proceedings. A-30461480Board of Immigration Appeals Executive Office for Immigration Review U.S. Department of Justice Decided by Board February 24, 1983 Expungement of a narcotics conviction pursuant to section 137.225 of the Oregon Revised Statutes does not eliminate the conviction for purposes of deportation because that statute […]
IN THE MATTER OF G—- R—-, 2 IN Dec. 733 (BIA 1946)
IN THE MATTER OF G—- R—-. In DEPORTATION Proceedings. A-4569802.Board of Immigration Appeals Executive Office for Immigration Review U.S. Department of Justice Decided by Board September 26, 1946. Ruling by Attorney General May 29, 1947. Crime involving moral turpitude — Assault with a deadly weapon — Section 240 and section 245 of the California Penal […]
IN THE MATTER OF HOSSEINIAN, 19 IN Dec. 453 (BIA 1987)
Interim Decision Number 3030 MATTER OF HOSSEINIAN. In Visa Petition Proceedings. A-22664984.Board of Immigration Appeals Executive Office for Immigration Review U.S. Department of Justice Decided by Board August 25, 1987. A foreign divorce is not recognized as valid under California law if both parties to the marriage were domiciled in California at the time the […]
IN THE MATTER OF BALODIS, 17 IN Dec. 428 (R.C. 1980)
Interim Decision Number 2805 MATTER OF BALODIS. In Visa Petition Proceedings. A-22171332Board of Immigration Appeals Executive Office for Immigration Review U.S. Department of Justice Decided by Regional Commissioner February 12, 1980 (1) Classification under section 101(a)(15)(K) of the Act, 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(K), may be granted an alien beneficiary if it is established that: (1) The […]
IN THE MATTER OF GROSS, 13 IN Dec. 322 (BIA 1969)
Interim Decision Number 1988 MATTER OF GROSS. In Section 212(e) Proceedings. A-17133431Board of Immigration Appeals Executive Office for Immigration Review U.S. Department of Justice Decided by Regional Commissioner July 11, 1969 Applicant’s compliance with the foreign residence requirement would result in exceptional hardship to her United States citizen husband within the meaning of section 212(e) […]