Matter of LEMUS-Losa, 25 I&N Dec. 734 (BIA 2012)
Mar 19, 2012OUTCOME: Clarified
Examined the application of INA 245(i) to INA 212(a)(9)
Kansas City, MO
Immigration Lawyer at Kansas City, MO
Practice Areas: Immigration, Litigation
OUTCOME: Clarified
Examined the application of INA 245(i) to INA 212(a)(9)
OUTCOME: Remanded
Appeal of a denial of an application for asylum, withholding and protection under the Convention Against Torture.
OUTCOME: Remanded
Court found the IJ's credibility determination was flawed and the overall decision denying asylum was not supported by substantial evidence.
OUTCOME:
Challenge to reinstatement of removal proceedings under Section 241(a)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1231(a)(5),2 and its implementing regulation, 8 C.F.R. § 241.8
OUTCOME: pend
Case involved the applicability of INA 245(i) to cases with INA 212(a)(9)(B) bars. The Court of Appeals reversed the BIA to hold that it does. This cases was emanded to the BIA and appealed again, wher ... e it remains pending.
OUTCOME:
Adjustment of status under section 245(i) of the Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1255(i) (2000), is unavailable to an alien who is inadmissible under section 212(a)(9) (B)(i)(II) of the Act.
OUTCOME: Granted
Plaintiff successfully received his green card within five months after waiting nearly two years for background checks to clear
OUTCOME: Summary Judgement Granted
Summary Judgment with the Court finding no legal authority for name checks conducted by USCIS.
OUTCOME: Relief granted
Delayed Naturalization case was approved after the Court ordered USCIS to complete background checks within 30 days of the Order.