Opinion ID: 599214
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 6

Heading: miscellaneous due process claims

Text: 37 Andrzelachaj, Czyz, Rusiecki, and Woszewski claim that Immigration Judge Josephson was biased or predisposed to reject their petitions. They cite questions by him concerning economic and political conditions in Poland, questions which were undoubtedly directed toward determining the existence of a subjective fear of persecution in Poland and an objective basis for that fear. These questions show only fair and proper questioning, not bias.
38 Andrzelachaj claims a failure to understand the Master Calendar appearance form on which he conceded his deportability because it was written in English. However, he conceded his deportability in his initial asylum application, which he completed with the help of a translator. Further, Andrzelachaj stated at his deportation hearing that he understood that he had previously conceded his deportability. 39 Brelyk argues that he was prejudiced because his Order to Show Cause was amended to change the basis for his deportability. Brelyk conceded deportability. The basis for that deportability was irrelevant to the outcome of the asylum proceedings.
40 Petitioners Andrzelachaj and Nogacki allege they were denied due process because the translation services provided at their deportation hearings were inadequate. To succeed, they must show that a better translation would have made a difference in the outcome of the hearing. Tejeda-Mata v. INS, 626 F.2d 721, 727 (9th Cir.1980), cert. denied, 456 U.S. 994, 102 S.Ct. 2280, 73 L.Ed.2d 1291 (1982). 41 The translators were sworn in accordance with 8 C.F.R. § 242.12. Andrzelachaj and Nogacki each cite isolated passages of garbled testimony. Neither cites instances in which an incorrect or incomplete translation prevented him from presenting relevant evidence. The record reveals a complete and adequate translation. Neither petitioner indicated that he was having difficulty understanding the questions, and both provided responsive answers. The BIA did not err in rejecting this claim.
42 Brelyk and Rusiecki assert they were denied due process because they were given only one day's notice of their deportation hearings. The petitioners must show that earlier notice could have affected the outcome. See Cerda-Pena, 799 F.2d at 1378. 43 The petitioners consented to the hearing date and did not request additional time. They have not argued that the time constraint prevented them from presenting relevant evidence. 44 PETITIONS DENIED.