Monthly Archives: August 2010

When is a Petty Offense Not a Petty Offense?

Recently the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) handed down its decision in Matter of Cortez, 25 I&N Dec. 301 (BIA 2010).  In it, the BIA ruled that Mr. Cortez did not qualify for Cancellation of Removal (COR) because he had … Continue reading

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NEWS FROM THE IMMIGRATION COURTS: Can an IJ rule an asylum application is frivolous without hearing it? Yes, says BIA.

The withdrawal of an Asylum Application after the frivolous filing warnings have been given does not mean the Immigration Judge cannot make a frivolous finding even though the application was withdrawn and never heard on the merits.  So said the … Continue reading

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