Fourth Circuit Abrogates Matter of Castro-Tum (Administrative Closure Decision)
Fourth Circuit in Romero v.Barr held Matter of CastroTum warrants neither Auer or Skidmore deference. IJs & the BIA have general administrative closure authority.
Effect of DUIs on Ability to Establish Good Moral Character and Eligibility for Relief (Matter of Castillo-Perez – A.G.)
The Attorney General held that multiple DUIs generally should prevent an alien from establishing good moral character or cancellation of removal eligibility.
Case Flow Processing Policies for Certain Non-Detained Cases
The EOIR is implementing a new case folow processing policy for non-detained cases where alien has representation. Form EOIR-28.
BIA Rules on Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims
The BIA held in most cases, an alien must file a complaint against an attorney who he or she claims was ineffective to prevail on an ineffective assistance claim.
Biden Administration Interim Enforcement Priorities
The outline of the new civil enforcement priorities. When the new removal priories are applied?
100 Day Suspension of Most Removals Begins 1/22/2021
The Biden Administration would pause most immigration removals for 100 days. What are the next steps and the exceptions.
ICE Interim Enforcement Priorities (Feb. 18, 2021 Memorandum)
The Biden Administration imposed new interim civil immigration enforcement priorities. In what cases ICE will refer to these priorities? ICE enforcement actions.
EOIR Makes Interactive Policy Manual Available Online
The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) made a new interactive EOIR Policy Manual available online, EOIR new policy manual
Recognized American Institutions of Research
An LPR working at a recognized American Institution of Research can apply to preserve continuous residence for naturalization through the Form N-470 process
BIA Holds That IJ Can Dismiss Removal Proceedings Upon Finding Abuse of Asylum Process
The BIA held that a meritless asylum application filed solely to pursue cancellation of removal is cause to dismiss removal proceedings on DHS’s motion.
