This week the Second Circuit ruled that the BIA‘s decision to deny a Respondent’s Motion to Reopen removal proceedings was erroneous. The immigration judge had denied the respondent’s application for Cancellation of Removal since he allegedly did not show that he has met the ten years of continuous residence and that his removal would lead to hardship to his qualifying relatives. He appealed the decision and the BIA upheld the immigration judge. Hernandez’s Motion to Reopen his removal proceedings was also denied by the Board.
The Second Circuit declined to consider the discretionary decision to deny his application for Cancellation of Removal since review is barred by statute. In reversing the decision regarding the Motion to Reopen, the court reasoned that Hernandez has shown through circumstantial evidence that he was present ten years before his hearing in 2007 and was eligible for Cancellation of Removal.
The case is Hernandez v. Holder and you can read it at this link. Happy Thanksgiving.
- Cancellation of Removal
- Unlawful Presence Waivers
- Motions to Reopen Removal Proceedings
- What could be done to stop my removal proceedings?
- No Date-No Time-No Go: Pereira v. Sessions Case Note