Matter of Fatahi: Determining Whether Bond Request Should be Denied for “Danger to the Community” Concerns
An immigration judge can rely on direct and circumstantial evidence in determining whether an alien should be denied bond for posing a danger to the community.
Joseph Hearing
One of the most challenging obstacles for a noncitizen is seeking release from immigration detention on bond after having been placed in removal proceedings
Lawyers and the EB1 Classification
This article examines whether and when a foreign lawyer can qualify for EB1A extraordinary ability classification and issues involving EB2 lawyers.
Non-Precedent AAO Decision Holding that Cooperation in Obtaining Order of Protection Can Meet U Visa Requirement
Is an individual eligible for some form of protection, including a U visa? Check our review of a non-precedent AAO decision on U nonimmigrant status.
Matter of Obaigbena, 19 I&N Dec. 533 (BIA 1988): Reasonable Opportunity for Petitioner to Respond to Derogatory Evidence
In Matter of Obaigbena, the BIA held that assertions of counsel are not evidence and that a petitioner must be given reasonable opportunity to respond to notice of intent to deny.
Jennings v. Rodriguez: SCOTUS Analyzes Jurisdictional Bar With Respect to Mandatory Detention During Proceedings
In this article, we examine the analysis in Jennings v. Rodriguez over whether section 242(b)(9) deprives courts of jurisdiction over detention claims in removal proceedings.
Attorney General Sessions Issues DOJ Memo On Improper Guidance Documents
Attorney General Jeff Sessions released a DOJ memo requiring DOJ components to follow APA notice-and-comment when making binding rules
K1 Petition Not Approvable if Marriage is Invalid in State of Residence (Matter of Balodis)
Matter of Balodis: can you marry a relative for immigration purposes? K1 petition – learn all the details from our article.
Deriving Citizenship Through Parents at Birth Abroad
How to obtain citizenship through U.S. citizen parents?What are the citizenship rules for children born abroad? Give a look at our detailed overview and suggestions.
Federal Animal Fighting Statute is Categorical CIMT (Matter of Ortega-Lopez)
In Matter of Ortega-Lopez, the BIA held that a federal animal fighting statute (incl. cockfighting), was for, like prostitution, a crime involving moral turpitude.
