Siong v. INS
Jul 23, 2004OUTCOME: Appeal granted; permanent residence approved
The Siongs moved to reopen their case based on ineffective assistance of counsel, after their previous lawyer missed the filing deadline for their BIA appeal. The BIA denied the motion but the Ninth Ci ... rcuit Court of Appeals granted the Siongs' petition for review. The case was reopened and the Siongs' applications for lawful permanent residence were approved.
