Raymond Reza Bolourtchi's Legal Cases (5)

Immigration

Waldron v. Holder, 688 F.3d 354, 360 (8th Cir. 2012)

Aug 06, 2012

OUTCOME: Petition for Review Granted

Waldron petitined for review, arguing that the BIA erred by analyzing Waldron's waiver application under an “exceptional and extremely unusual hardship” standard. Waldron also contends that the BIA fai ... led to apply the proper standard of review to the IJ's factual findings and engaged in improper factfinding. We agree with Waldron that the BIA failed to review the IJ's factual findings for clear error, and we remand for further proceedings.

Immigration

Matter of B-R- (EOIR - 2012)

Aug 06, 2012

OUTCOME: Withholding of Removal GRANTED - LGBTQ case - Mexico

Citizen of Mexico granted Withholding of Removal under INA 241(b)(3) granted based on Particular Social Group - LGBTQ despite evidence of progressive changes in LGBTQ rights

Immigration

Noor v. Mukasey, 08-1086 (8th Cir. 2008)

Dec 19, 2008

OUTCOME: Case remanded and Charge of Removability dismissed

Petitioner wrongfully detained despite successfully vacating prior criminal conviction. Successfully challenged BIA's decision affirming immigration judge's conclusions. In the 8th Circuit, the Attor ... ney General conceded to Remand the case to the BIA with agreement to dismiss the charge of removability.

Immigration

Matter of Shawn Theodore HINES, 24 I&N Dec. 544 (BIA 2008)

Jun 04, 2008

OUTCOME: DHS appeal dismissed and client released

Jamaican national born out of wedlock, admitted to the United States as a second preference family sponsored immigrant based on visa petition filed by his mother. Client was convicted of robbery and a ... ggravated assault and detained by ICE and placed in removal proceedings. The Court concluded that client derived United States citizenship through his mother’s naturalization by virtue of his status as a child born out of wedlock in Jamaica whose paternity has not been established by legitimation under Jamaican law. DHS Appeal dismissed and client released from ICE custody

Immigration

Clifton v. Holder, 598 F.3d 486 (8th Cir. 2010)

N/A

OUTCOME: Petition for Review Granted

BIA erred in dismissing appeal where arriving alien eligible to adjust status before the USCIS

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