Source: http://crimmigration.com/category/waiver/page/2/
Timestamp: 2018-02-23 14:34:35
Document Index: 756760834

Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 212', '§ 212', '§ 212', '§ 212', '§ 893', '§ 212', '§ 212', '§ 212', '§ 212', '§ 29', '§ 212', '§ 237', '§ 212', '§ 237']

5 Cir: 212(h) waiver for single marijuana offense available once only
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals held that an individual who previously received a waiver of inadmissibility pursuant to INA § 212(h) waiving inadmissibility for a single offense for possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana cannot receive a second such waiver for a separate offense. Rana v. Holder, No. 10-60539, slip op. (5th Cir. Aug. 30, 2011) (Smith, Benavides, and Haynes, J.). Judge Smith wrote the panel’s decision. This case involved an LPR who was convicted in 2003 of possessing less than two ounces of marijuana. Rana, No. 10-60539, slip op. at 2. He was granted a § 212(h) waiver [...]
Posted by César on September 1, 2011 on 9:00 am 6 Comments
Filed Under: 212(h), 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, controlled substance offense, waiver
BIA: 212(h) waiver can’t overcome crime-based cancellation bar for non-LPRs
Last month the BIA held that a waiver under INA § 212(h) cannot overcome ineligibility for cancellation of removal as a result of having been convicted of an offense under INA § 212(a)(2). Matter of Bustamante, 25 I&N Dec. 564 (BIA 2011) (Pauley, Wendtland, and Greer, Board Members). Board Member Wendtland wrote the panel’s decision. This case involved an individual who entered without inspection and was convicted of possession of not more than 20 grams of marijuana, Fla. § 893.13(6)(b). Bustamante conceded removability because he was neither admitted nor paroled, then sought cancellation [...]
Posted by César on August 16, 2011 on 9:00 am 8 Comments
Filed Under: 212(h), Board of Immigration Appeals, cancellation of removal, waiver
5 Cir: For 212(h) eligibility, LPR must apply for adjustment
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently held that a lawful permanent resident (LPR) inside the United States might be eligible for a waiver of inadmissibility only by applying for adjustment of status. Cabral v. Holder, 632 F.3d 886, No. 09-60386, slip op. (5th Cir. Feb. 2, 2011) (Jones, Dennis, and Clement, J.). Judge Clement wrote the panel’s decision. This case involves an LPR who was convicted of two crimes involving moral turpitude (CIMTs) and found ineligible for a waiver of inadmissibility under INA § 212(h). Under § 212(h), an immigration judge (IJ) acting on behalf [...]
Posted by César on June 23, 2011 on 9:00 am 14 Comments
Filed Under: 212(h), 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, crime involving moral turpitude, waiver
BIA: Adjustment of Status is admission for purposes of § 212(h) waiver
In a recent decision, the BIA held that a person whose status is adjusted to that of a lawful permanent resident has been “admitted” on the date of adjustment for purposes of an INA § 212(h) waiver of inadmissibility. Matter of Koljenovic, 25 I&N Dec. 219 (BIA 2010) (Grant, Malphrus, and Mullane). Board Member Mullane wrote the panel’s decision. This case involved an individual who entered without inspection, but adjusted his status to that of an LPR on September 24, 2001. Less than three years later Koljenovic was convicted of a fraud offense in Florida. Matter of Koljenovic, 25 [...]
Posted by César on May 4, 2010 on 10:00 am 6 Comments
Filed Under: Board of Immigration Appeals, waiver
5th Cir: Issue mentioned in Notice of Appeal but not briefed is waived
In a decision released last week, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals held that an issue that is mentioned in the Notice of Appeal but is not addressed in a brief subsequently submitted to the BIA is waived. Claudio v. Holder, No. 08-61060, slip op. (March 17, 2010) (Garza, DeMoss, and Clement). Judge Garza wrote the panel’s decision. Marion Claudio, a lawful permanent resident, pleaded guilty to aggravated robbery in violation of Tex. Penal Code § 29.03. Claudio, No. 08-61060, slip op. at 1. Sometime later DHS initiated removal proceedings alleging that Claudio’s conviction constituted a [...]
Posted by César on March 30, 2010 on 11:10 am 1 Comment
Filed Under: 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, Board of Immigration Appeals, waiver
9th Circuit: Fed. Courts lack jurisdiction to review § 212(i) waiver denied on discretion; § 237(a)(1)(H) waiver turns on admissibility at time of fraud sought waived
Last week the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals held that it lacked jurisdiction to review a denial of a § 212(i) waiver that was denied on discretionary grounds and that a § 237(a)(1)(H) waiver requires consideration of the applicant’s admissibility at the time the fraud was committed. Corona-Mendez v. Holder, No. 08-72492, slip op. (9th Cir. Feb. 3, 2010) (Cudahy, Rawlinson, and Callahan). Judge Cudahy wrote for the panel. This case involved a Mexican citizen who first entered the USA unlawfully in 1956. In 1993 he was arrested for driving under the influence. While imprisoned he was [...]
Posted by César on February 10, 2010 on 10:00 am 9 Comments
Filed Under: 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, waiver
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