Immigration Law

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BIA on Aggravated Felony, Obstruction of Justice: Matter of Valenzuela Gallardo, 27 I&N Dec. 449 (BIA 2018)
Posted on 12 Sep 2018 by Daniel M. Kowalski

Matter of Valenzuela Gallardo, 27 I&N Dec. 449 (BIA 2018) (1) An “offense relating to obstruction of justice” under section 101(a)(43)(S) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(43)(S) (2012), encompasses offenses... Read More

CA9 Remands Valenzuela Gallardo
Posted on 31 Mar 2016 by Daniel M. Kowalski

Valenzuela Gallardo v. Lynch, Mar. 31, 2016 - "Augustin Valenzuela Gallardo, a citizen of Mexico, pleaded guilty to violating California Penal Code § 32, accessory to a felony. An immigration judge (IJ) ordered him removed to Mexico, concluding... Read More

Matter of Agustin VALENZUELA GALLARDO, ID 3758, 25 I&N Dec. 838 (BIA 2012)
Posted on 27 Jun 2012 by Daniel M. Kowalski

(1) A crime “relate[s] to obstruction of justice” within the meaning of section 101(a)(43)(S) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(43)(S) (2006), if it includes the critical element of an affirmative and intentional... Read More