Opinion ID: 1188766
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Heading: Other Evidence of Immigration Fraud

Text: Next, Uppal contends he was denied due process of law because he was denied the opportunity to challenge the government's evidence concerning the purported immigration fraud. The IJ found Uppal removable on two alternate grounds: 1) for a conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude, and 2) for committing immigration fraud. The BIA conducted a de novo review of the moral turpitude issue, and found that Uppal was indeed removable on this ground. The BIA specifically declined to express an opinion on the charge of immigration fraud. Our review is limited to the BIA's decision. Hosseini v. Gonzales, 471 F.3d 953, 957 (9th Cir.2006). Because the BIA refused to affirm the IJ's findings on the immigration fraud issue, and did not rely on any evidence concerning the purported fraud in upholding the order of removal against Uppal, Uppal did not suffer any prejudice by the denial of the opportunity to challenge the government's evidence of the alleged fraud. In sum, Uppal has failed to demonstrate that he was prejudiced by either of the alleged due process violations.