IN THE MATTER OF B—-. In DEPORTATION Proceedings. A-5924717.Board of Immigration Appeals Executive Office for Immigration Review U.S. Department of Justice Decided by Board May 16, 1946 Sentence — One year — Section 19 of the Immigration Act of 1917 — Sentence of “12 months” (New Jersey). Under New Jersey law the term “month” means […]
Category: U.S. Board of Immigration Appeals Opinions
IN RE OLQUIN-RUFINO, 23 IN Dec. 896 (BIA 2006)
Interim Decision Number 3529 In re Jose Luis OLQUIN-Rufino, Respondent. File A79 441 486. Orlando.Board of Immigration Appeals Executive Office for Immigration Review U.S. Department of Justice Decided March 23, 2006. The offense of possession of child pornography in violation of section 827.071(5) of the Florida Statutes is a crime involving moral turpitude. FOR RESPONDENT: […]
IN THE MATTER OF W—-, 1 IN Dec. 485 (BIA 1943)
IN THE MATTER OF W—-. IN DEPORTATION PROCEEDINGS. 56079/473Board of Immigration Appeals Executive Office for Immigration Review U.S. Department of Justice Decided by the Board June 22, 1943. Conviction of crime — By court martial (Canada). Conviction by court martial for stealing the property of another soldier in violation of the Army Act of the […]
IN THE MATTER OF AWADALLA, 10 IN Dec. 580 (BIA 1964)
Interim Decision Number 1348 MATTER OF AWADALLA. In VISA PETITION Proceedings. A-12935982Board of Immigration Appeals Executive Office for Immigration Review U.S. Department of Justice Decided by Board May 28, 1964. An unauthenticated Jordanian judgment of divorce obtained in absentia by the wife in Jordan while the husband was in Colombia lacks essential proof of due […]
IN THE MATTER OF V—-, 1 IN Dec. 160 (BIA 1941)
IN THE MATTER OF V—-. IN DEPORTATION PROCEEDINGS. 56073/670Board of Immigration Appeals Executive Office for Immigration Review U.S. Department of Justice Decided by the Board September 4, 1941. Narcotics — Conviction as transferee. An alien convicted as being the transferee of marihuana in violation of the Marihuana Tax Act is not subject to deportation under […]
IN THE MATTER OF TIJERINA-VILLARREAL, 13 IN Dec. 327 (BIA 1969)
Interim Decision Number 1990 MATTER OF TIJERINA-VILLARREAL. In Deportation Proceedings. A-13644691Board of Immigration Appeals Executive Office for Immigration Review U.S. Department of Justice Decided by Board July 14, 1969 In deportation proceedings where respondent claims to have derived citizenship through his father who was born in this country but such claim is not supported by […]
IN THE MATTER OF G—- J—-, 6 IN Dec. 491 (BIA 1955)
IN THE MATTER OF G—- J—-. In EXCLUSION Proceedings. 1603/22526.Board of Immigration Appeals Executive Office for Immigration Review U.S. Department of Justice Decided by Board January 25, 1955. Agricultural laborer — Title V of Agricultural Act of 1949 — Classification as nonimmigrant — Section 101 (a) (15) (H) of Immigration and Nationality Act — Permanent […]
IN THE MATTER OF V—-, 6 IN Dec. 153 (BIA 1954)
IN THE MATTER OF V—-. In DEPORTATION Proceedings. A-7856688.Board of Immigration Appeals Executive Office for Immigration Review U.S. Department of Justice Decided by Board May 21, 1954. Marriage — Effect of annulment in California on voidable marriages. Under California law, the rule is firmly established that the annulment of a void or voidable marriage makes […]
IN RE VIRALENE GOOLCHARAN, 23 IN Dec. 5 (BIA 2001)
Interim Decision Number 3442 In re Viralene GOOLCHARAN, Respondent. In re Reagan GOOLCHARAN, Respondent. File A73 536 444. Newark. File A73 536 443Board of Immigration Appeals Executive Office for Immigration Review U.S. Department of Justice Decided February 1, 2001 The regulatory deadline for filing a motion to reopen or motion to reconsider before the Immigration […]
IN THE MATTER OF M____, 8 IN Dec. 118 (BIA 1959)
MATTER OF M____. In VISA PETITION Proceedings. VP 2-I-34174Board of Immigration Appeals Executive Office for Immigration Review U.S. Department of Justice Decided by Board August 22, 1958 Approved by Attorney General March 20, 1959 Adopted child — As defined in 1957 amendment to section 101(b)(1) of the 1952 act — Residence with adoptive parents. (1) […]