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  • CA5 on the Definition of Lawful Status(565 KB - 5/7/2013)
    The court upheld the BIA’s conclusion that the petitioners were not in lawful status after their L-1A and L-2 visas expired, despite having an adjustment of status application pending, because adjustment of status was ultimately denied. (Dhuka v. Holder, 5/3/13) AILA Doc. No. 13050748.
    AILA Doc. No. 13050748.
  • CA5 Finds DHS Collaterally Estopped from TRIG Finding Against Asylee(488 KB - 3/11/2013)
    The court found that the government was collaterally estopped from finding that the plaintiff provided material support to a terrorist organization when it reviewed his LPR application. (Amrollah v. Napolitano, 3/4/13) AILA Doc. No. 13031155.
    AILA Doc. No. 13031155.
  • CA5 Holds Texas Conviction Is Not Categorically an Aggravated Felony(518 KB - 1/17/2013)
    The court held that a conviction under Texas Penal Code § 22.011(a)(1) for sexual assault is not categorically an aggravated felony because portions of the statute do not inherently involve a substantial risk of physical force. (Rodriguez v. Holder, 1/16/13) AILA Doc. No. 13011750.
    AILA Doc. No. 13011750.