Interim Decision Number 1617 MATTER OF RAYCHAUDHURI. In Visa Petition Proceedings. A-14962675Board of Immigration Appeals Executive Office for Immigration Review U.S. Department of Justice Decided by District Director May 6, 1966 Since a zoologist is a member of the professions within the meaning of section 101(a)(32), Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended by P.L. 89-236, […]
Category: U.S. Board of Immigration Appeals Opinions
MATTER OF SILVER DRAGON CHINESE RESTAURANT, 19 IN Dec. 401 (Comm. 1986)
Interim Decision Number 3017 MATTER OF SILVER DRAGON CHINESE RESTAURANT. In Visa Petition Proceedings. A-24551321.Board of Immigration Appeals Executive Office for Immigration Review U.S. Department of Justice Decided by Commissioner August 13, 1986. (1) An occupational preference petition may be filed on behalf of a prospective employee who is a shareholder in the corporation. The […]
IN THE MATTER OF PAYAN, 14 IN Dec. 58 (BIA 1972)
Interim Decision Number 2128 MATTER OF PAYAN. In Deportation Proceedings. A-12618819Board of Immigration Appeals Executive Office for Immigration Review U.S. Department of Justice Decided by Board March 3, 1972. (1) An ex parte statement of a Government witness is not, for lack of cross-examination, precluded from meeting the test of clear, convincing and unequivocal evidence […]
IN THE MATTER OF BRENINZON, 19 IN Dec. 40 (BIA 1984)
Interim Decision Number 2959 MATTER OF BRENINZON. In Visa Petition Proceedings. A-23427238.Board of Immigration Appeals Executive Office for Immigration Review U.S. Department of Justice Decided by Board March 6, 1984. (1) Article 6 of the 1979 Constitution of Peru does not eliminate all legal distinctions between legitimate and illegitimate children and, consequently, a child born […]
IN THE MATTER OF GERHARD, 12 IN Dec. 556 (BIA 1967)
Interim Decision Number 1823 MATTER OF GERHARD. In Exclusion Proceedings. A-14495411.Board of Immigration Appeals Executive Office for Immigration Review U.S. Department of Justice Decided by Board October 24, 1967. Appellant, an alien commuter, who because of unsuitable employment abandoned his job in this country after one week and due to the illness of his wife […]
IN THE MATTER OF FARMER, 14 IN Dec. 737 (BIA 1974)
Interim Decision Number 2299 MATTER OF FARMER. In Exclusion Proceedings. A-19815486Board of Immigration Appeals Executive Office for Immigration Review U.S. Department of Justice Decided by Board June 28, 1974 A lawful permanent resident alien who, subsequent to entry, experienced psychological difficulties impairing her mental capacities, who was placed aboard a plane to Italy by her […]
IN THE MATTER OF SPARMANN, 11 IN Dec. 285 (BIA 1965)
Interim Decision Number 1498 MATTER OF SPARMANN. Application for Extension of Nonimmigrant Stay. A-14444036Board of Immigration Appeals Executive Office for Immigration Review U.S. Department of Justice Decided by Acting District Director August 19, 1965 A six-month extension of stay in order to complete his visits to Westinghouse facilities on technical and administrative matters is granted […]
IN THE MATTER OF ESTIME, 19 IN Dec. 450 (BIA 1987)
Interim Decision Number 3029 MATTER OF ESTIME. In Visa Petition Revocation Proceedings. A-24522688.Board of Immigration Appeals Executive Office for Immigration Review U.S. Department of Justice Decided by Board August 12, 1987. (1) Pursuant to section 205 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1155 (1982), a notice of intention to revoke approval of […]
IN THE MATTER OF NAPELLO, 10 IN Dec. 370 (BIA 1963)
Interim Decision Number 1303 MATTER OF NAPELLO. In VISA PETITION Proceedings. A-12363457Board of Immigration Appeals Executive Office for Immigration Review U.S. Department of Justice Decided by Board September 27, 1963 A marriage by proxy in Mexico, following a divorce obtained in absentia in Mexico to terminate a prior marriage, is not valid under the immigration […]
IN THE MATTER OF AGUIRRE, 13 IN Dec. 661 (BIA 1971)
Interim Decision Number 2072 MATTER OF AGUIRRE. In Deportation Proceedings. A-13680541Board of Immigration Appeals Executive Office for Immigration Review U.S. Department of Justice Decided by Board February 3, 1971 A special inquiry officer must make an independent exercise of discretion on all the facts present; the fact that section 245 adjustment of status has been […]