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Daniel M. Kowalski
over 2 years ago
Immigration Law
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BIA CIMT Amicus Invitation (Due Date: Dec. 8, 2021)
Amicus Invitation No. 21-17-11 "ISSUE PRESENTED: In Hernandez v. Whitaker, 914 F.3d 430 (6th Cir. 2019), the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit concluded that section 750.82 of the Michigan Compiled Laws is not divisible and that...
Daniel M. Kowalski
over 4 years ago
Immigration Law
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Matter of Salad, 27 I&N Dec. 733 (BIA 2020)
Matter of Salad, 27 I&N Dec. 733 (BIA 2020) The offense of making terroristic threats in violation of section 609.713, subdivision 1, of the Minnesota Statutes is categorically a crime involving moral turpitude.
Daniel M. Kowalski
over 6 years ago
Immigration Law
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Unpub. BIA 2 CIMT Victory: Matter of Lopez Leal
Houston superstar (and former AILA President) Peter Williamson shared this recent unpublished BIA victory . "[W]e conclude that the 2013 conviction for simple assault is not categorically a CIMT and the DHS has not established removability based...
Daniel M. Kowalski
over 6 years ago
Immigration Law
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Matter of J-G-D-F-, 27 I&N Dec. 82 (BIA 2017)
Matter of J-G-D-F-, 27 I&N Dec. 82 (BIA 2017) - Burglary of a dwelling in violation of section 164.225 of the Oregon Revised Statutes is a crime involving moral turpitude, even though the statute does not require that a person be present at the time...
Daniel M. Kowalski
over 6 years ago
Immigration Law
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CA1 on CIMT: Coelho v. Sessions
Coelho v. Sessions, July 24, 2017 - "This appeal presents the question of whether the Board of Immigration Appeals ("BIA") committed reversible error when it held that the Massachusetts crime of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon...
Daniel M. Kowalski
over 6 years ago
Immigration Law
Inside News
BIA Amicus Brief Invitation: Modified Categorical Approach & CIMTs
Amicus Invitation No. 17-06-12 AMICUS INVITATION (MODIFIED CATEGORICAL APPROACH & CIMTS) DUE [JULY 12, 2017] JUNE 12, 2017 The Board of Immigration Appeals welcomes interested members of the public to file amicus curiae briefs discussing the...
Daniel M. Kowalski
over 7 years ago
Immigration Law
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BIA on CIMT: Matter of Wu, 27 I&N Dec. 8 (BIA 2017)
Matter of Wu, 27 I&N Dec. 8 (BIA 2017) - Assault with a deadly weapon or force likely to produce great bodily injury under California law is categorically a crime involving moral turpitude. Ceron v. Holder, 747 F.3d 773 (9th Cir. 2014) (en banc),...
Daniel M. Kowalski
over 7 years ago
Immigration Law
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BIA on CIMT: Matter of Jimenez-Cedillo, 27 I&N Dec. 1 (BIA 2017)
Matter of Jimenez-Cedillo, 27 I&N Dec. 1 (BIA 2017) - (1) A sexual offense in violation of a statute enacted to protect children is a crime involving moral turpitude where the victim is particularly young — that is, under 14 years of age — or is...
Daniel M. Kowalski
over 7 years ago
Immigration Law
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BIA Amicus Brief Filed: Misprision of a Felony is Not a CIMT
AILA, NIJC, IDP, NACDL and the Univ. of Houston Law Center Immigration Clinic filed this amicus brief with the BIA on Mar. 8, 2017.
Daniel M. Kowalski
over 7 years ago
Immigration Law
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BIA Amicus Invitation - Protected Class of Victims (Due Mar. 6, 2017)
BIA, Feb. 2, 2017 - "Amicus Invitation No. 17-02-02 AMICUS INVITATION (PROTECTED CLASS OF VICTIMS), DUE MARCH 6, 2017 FEBRUARY 2, 2017 The Board of Immigration Appeals welcomes interested members of the public to file amicus curiae briefs...
Daniel M. Kowalski
over 7 years ago
Immigration Law
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BIA Amicus Invitation No. 17-01-26 - ATTEMPT TO TRANSPORT A NARCOTIC DRUG FOR SALE
BIA, Jan. 26, 2017 - "Amicus Invitation No. 17-01-26 AMICUS INVITATION (ATTEMPT TO TRANSPORT A NARCOTIC DRUG FOR SALE), DUE FEBRUARY 27, 2017 JANUARY 26, 2017 The Board of Immigration Appeals welcomes interested members of the public to...
Daniel M. Kowalski
over 7 years ago
Immigration Law
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BIA on CIMT, NY Petit Larceny: Matter of Obeya, 26 I&N Dec. 856 (BIA 2016)
Matter of Obeya, 26 I&N Dec. 856 (BIA 2016) - Petit larceny in violation of section 155.25 of the New York Penal Law, which requires an intent to deprive the owner of his property either permanently or under circumstances where the owner’s property...
Daniel M. Kowalski
over 7 years ago
Immigration Law
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BIA on CIMT, Arizona Shoplifting: Matter of Diaz-Lizarraga, 26 I&N Dec. 847 (BIA 2016)
Matter of Diaz-Lizarraga, 26 I&N Dec. 847 (BIA 2016) - (1) A theft offense is a crime involving moral turpitude if it involves a taking or exercise of control over another’s property without consent and with an intent to deprive the owner of his property...
Daniel M. Kowalski
over 7 years ago
Immigration Law
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BIA on CIMTs - Silva-Trevino III - 26 I&N Dec. 826 (BIA 2016)
Matter of Silva-Trevino, 26 I&N Dec. 826 (BIA 2016) Headnotes: (1) The categorical and modified categorical approaches provide the proper framework for determining whether a conviction is for a crime involving moral turpitude. (2) Unless...
Daniel M. Kowalski
over 7 years ago
Immigration Law
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BIA on CIMT, Criminal Copyright Infringement - Matter of Zaragoza-Vaquero, 26 I&N Dec. 814 (BIA 2016)
Matter of Zaragoza-Vaquero, 26 I&N Dec. 814 (BIA 2016) - The offense of criminal copyright infringement in violation of 17 U.S.C. § 506(a)(1)(A)(2012) and 18 U.S.C. § 2319(b)(1) (2012) is a crime involving moral turpitude.
Daniel M. Kowalski
over 7 years ago
Immigration Law
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BIA on Good Moral Character: Matter of Gomez-Beltran
Matter of Gomez-Beltran, 26 I&N Dec. 765 (BIA 2016) - "An alien cannot establish good moral character under section 101(f)(6) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1101(f)(6) (2012), if, during the period for which it is required...
Daniel M. Kowalski
over 7 years ago
Immigration Law
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BIA on CIMT, Solicitation - Matter of Gonzalez Romo, 26 I&N Dec. 743 (BIA 2016)
Matter of Gonzalez Romo, 26 I&N Dec. 743 (BIA 2016) - Within the jurisdiction of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, a returning lawful permanent resident who has a felony conviction for solicitation to possess marijuana for...
Daniel M. Kowalski
over 8 years ago
Immigration Law
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Unpub. BIA Mandatory Detention Remand Victory; Lopez-Meza Distinguished; No CIMT
Hats off to Steven Lyons, Martin C. Liu & Associates PLLC, New York, for this Dec. 11, 2015 unpublished BIA victory : "In the respondent's case, he did not drive under the influence with a suspended license but rather operated a motor vehicle...
Daniel M. Kowalski
over 9 years ago
Immigration Law
Inside News
Unpub. BIA CIMT Victory at Oakdale
"The respondent was convicted under 42 U.S.C. § 408(a)(8), for the offense of Disclosure and Use of the Social Security Number of Another Person in Violation of the Laws of the United States. The statute at 42 U.S.C. § 408(a)(8), criminally sanctions...
Daniel M. Kowalski
over 9 years ago
Immigration Law
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BIA on CIMT, Gang-Related Grafitti: Matter of Hernandez
Official Headnote: Malicious vandalism in violation of section 594(a) of the California Penal Code with a gang enhancement under section 186.22(d) of the California Penal Code, which requires that the underlying offense be committed for the benefit of...
Daniel M. Kowalski
over 9 years ago
Immigration Law
Inside News
Unpub. BIA on CIMT, Arson: Matter of Hernandez-Hernandez
Ben Winograd writes: "In this unpublished decision, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) terminated proceedings upon finding fourth degree arson under N.Y.P.L. 150.05 not to be a categorical crime involving moral turpitude because perpetrators...
Daniel M. Kowalski
over 9 years ago
Immigration Law
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Unpub. BIA Victory, 2 CIMTs: Matter of Romero
Ben Winograd writes: "In this unpublished decision, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) held that a charge of deportability under INA 237(a)(2)(A)(ii) based on convictions for two crimes involving moral turpitude cannot be sustained if a waiver...
Daniel M. Kowalski
over 9 years ago
Immigration Law
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Unpub. BIA on CIMT: Matter of Sainz-Rivera
Ben Winograd writes: "In this unpublished decision, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) dismissed the charge of deportability and held that Ariz. Rev. Stat. 28-1383(A)(1)—which criminalizes driving under the influence after one’s license has been...
Daniel M. Kowalski
over 10 years ago
Immigration Law
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Unpub. BIA Descamps CIMT Victory in Arizona: Matter of Sainz-Rivera (unpub.)
"In this unpublished decision, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) dismissed the charge of deportability and held that Ariz. Rev. Stat. 28-1383(A)(1) — which criminalizes driving under the influence after one’s license has been suspended, canceled...
Daniel M. Kowalski
over 11 years ago
Immigration Law
Inside News
BIA on CIMT: Matter of Cortes Medina
"The offense of indecent exposure in violation of section 314(1) of the California Penal Code, which includes the element of lewd intent, is categorically a crime involving moral turpitude." - Matter of Cortes Medina, ID 3775, 26 I&N Dec...
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