Immigration Review

Kevin A. Gregg, Esq. (kgregg@kktplaw.com)•www.kktplaw.com

A weekly podcast of immigration case summaries and practice insights from your host, Kevin A. Gregg, a partner at the law firm Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli & Pratt P.A.

Each Monday, the Immigration Review podcast reviews the latest published opinions from the U.S. Supreme Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and all U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals—discussing some in depth, providing holdings for others, and always giving practical insights, rummaging through the week’s decisions so you don’t have to.

*Read about your host and the KKTP law firm here: https://www.kktplaw.com/attorney/gregg-kevin-a/

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Ep. 22 - Precedential Decisions from 9/21/20 - 9/27/20 (asylum, particular social group, nexus, expert testimony, inadmissibility and applicants for admission, continuances, police reports, ineffective assistance of counsel)

[01:19] Matter of A-C-A-A- , 28 I&N Dec. 84 (A.G. 2020) asylum; humanitarian asylum; particular social group; nexus; Salvadoran women; El Salvador [07:21] Matter of J-G-T- , 28 I&N Dec. 97 (BIA 2020) expert testimony; State Department reports; Iran; Mexico [12:53] Torres v. Barr , No. 13-70653 (9th Cir. Sept. 24, 2020) inadmissibility; INA § 212(a)(7)(a)(i)(I); INA § 212(a)(6)(A)(i); statutory interpretation; Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) [18:31] Loja-Tene v. Barr ,...

Sep 28, 2020•33 min

Ep. 21 - Precedential Decisions from 9/14/20 - 9/20/20 (RBG, TPS, particularly serious crime, aggravated felony - sexual abuse and receipt of stolen property, asylum-only and stowaways, CIMT - assault, asylum)

[02:13] Ramos et al. v. Wolf et al. , No. 18-16981 (9th Cir. Sept. 14, 2020) TPS; jurisdiction; APA; equal protection [05:57] Bare v. Barr , No. 17-73269 (9th Cir. Sept. 16, 2020) asylum-only proceedings; inadmissibly and asylee status; changing from stowaway to asylee status; 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2); particularly serious crime; Matter of N-A-M- ; Somalia [15:54] Safaryan v. Barr , No. 16-74039 (9th Cir. Sept. 17, 2020) CIMT; Cal. Pen. Code § 245(a)(1), assault with a deadly weapon ...

Sep 21, 2020•36 min

Ep. 20 - Precedential Decisions from 9/7/20 - 9/13/20 (deferral of removal, mental health institutions, standard of review, Mexico, El Salvador, asylum, unable or unwilling to control gangs)

[2:03] Guerra v. Barr , No. 18-71070 (9th Cir. Sept. 11, 2020) deferral of removal under the CAT; mental health institution; Mexico; standard of review; de novo review [8:19] J.R. v. Barr , No. 18-72812 (9th Cir. Sept. 11, 2020) asylum; unable or unwilling to protect; El Salvador; Mara 18 gang *Want to become a patron of Immigration Review? Check out our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/immigrationreview *CONTACT INFORMATION Email: kgregg@kktplaw.com Facebook: "Immigration Review Podcast"...

Sep 14, 2020•15 min

Ep. 19 - Precedential Decisions from 8/31/20 - 9/6/20 (continuances, due process, material support of terrorism bar, unable or unwilling to protect - asylum, deferral of removal - religious conversion, VAWA cancellation of removal)

Cases as discussed in order: [01:54] Matter of R-C-R- , 28 I&N Dec. 74 (BIA 2020) continuances; abandonment of relief; good cause; motion to reconsider; motion to reopen; due process; video hearings; televideo hearings [08:18] A.A. v. Att’y Gen. U.S. , No. 171176 (3d Cir. Sept. 2, 2020) material support of terrorism; Tier III terrorist group; state actor; asylum, withholding of removal, convention against torture; Syria; statutory interpretation; absurd results; foreign relations; refoulemen...

Sep 07, 2020•28 min

Ep. 18 - Precedential Decisions from 8/24/20 - 8/30/20 (adverse credibility; omissions; motions to reopen: asylum, equitable tolling, and VAWA; aggravated felony perjury; reasonable fear interview)

Cases as discussed in order: [03:04] Iman v. Barr , No. 17-72318 (9th Cir. Aug. 25, 2020) adverse credibility; unresponsive testimony; omissions; asylum; Somalia [09:11] Aliyev v. Barr , No. 19-72701 (9th Cir. Aug. 24, 2020) Motion to reopen to apply for asylum; 8 C.F.R § 1003.2(c)(1); attaching application to motion [12:03] Yoon, et al. v. Barr , Nos. 17-70624, 17-70670 (9th Cir. Aug. 25, 2020) perjury; Cal. Pen. Code § 118(a); Matter of Alvarado ; INA § 101(a)(43)(S) [16:44] Soto-Vittini v. Ba...

Aug 31, 2020•36 min

Ep. 17 - Precedential Decisions from 8/17/20 - 8/23/20 (aggravated felony, fraud or deceit over $10,000, sexual abuse of a minor, crime of violence, drug CIMTs, derivative citizenship, jurisdiction-stripping provisions, false claim to U.S. citizenship)

Cases as discussed in order: [02:16] Rampersaud v. Barr , No. 19-825 (2d Cir. Aug. 19, 2020) INA § 101(a)(43)(M)(i); loss exceeding $10,000; NYPL § 176.20; insurance fraud; NYPL § 155.30grand larceny; burdens [07:46] Mota v. Barr , No. 19-1385 (2d Cir. Aug. 17, 2020) Conn. Stat. § 21a-277(a)(1); CIMT; INA § 237(a)(2)(A)(ii); intent; reprehensible conduct; drug trafficking [10:10] Cabeda v. Att’y Gen. U.S ., No. 19-1835 (3d Cir. Aug. 18, 2020) INA § 101(a)(43)(A); sexual abuse of a minor; 18 Pa. ...

Aug 24, 2020•35 min

Ep. 16 - Precedential Decisions from 8/10/20 - 8/16/20 (asylum, reasonable relocation, aggravated felony, murder, CIMT, "admission," VAWA, sua sponte motion to reopen, incorrect charges in NTA, particular social groups, pattern and practice)

Cases as discussed in order: [2:01] Akosung v. Barr , No. 17-72829 (9th Cir. Aug. 14, 2020) asylum; reasonable relocation; particular social group; social distinction; marital rape; Cameroon [6:07] Syed v. Barr , No. 17-71727 (9th Cir. Aug. 12, 2020) CIMT; Cal. Pen Code § 288.3(a) vis a vis § 288: attempting to communicate with a child with the intent to commit lewd or lascivious acts upon that child; intent; knowledge; age of the child [12:02] Gomez Fernandez v. Barr , No. 19-70079 (9th Cir. Au...

Aug 17, 2020•39 min

Ep. 15 - Precedential Decisions from 8/3/20 - 8/9/20 (aggravated felony offense relating to obstruction of justice, Matter of A-B-, domestic violence, Chevron deference, in absentia motions to reopen, TPS, crime of child abuse, circuit review)

Cases as discussed in order: [01:55] Valenzuela Gallardo v. Barr , No. 18-72593 (9th Cir. Aug. 6, 2020) INA § 101(a)(43)(S) aggravated felony “offense relating to obstruction of justice”; law of the case doctrine; “relating to”; Chevron deference [08:50] Diaz-Reynoso v. Barr , No. 18-72833 (9th Cir. Aug. 7, 2020) asylum; withholding of removal; torture protection; Mexico; Matter of A-B-; particular social group - circularity [17:05] Davila v. Barr , No. 17-72173 (9th Cir. Aug. 7, 2020) asylum; d...

Aug 10, 2020•45 min

Ep. 14 - Precedential Decisions from 7/28/20 - 8/2/20 (AG's categorical approach for aggravated felonies; CIMT; controlled substance divisibility; asylum; China; Sri Lanka; Albania; India; CAT deferral; Iraq; South Sudan)

Cases as discussed in order: [01:55] Matter of Reyes , 28 I&N Dec. 52 (A.G. 2020) categorical approach; aggravated felony; theft; fraud; NY Pen. L. § 155.40(1) [10:25] Orellana v. Barr , No. 19-70164 (9th Cir. July 28, 2020) CIMT; Cal. Pen Code § 646.9(a); stalking; Skidmore deference; single scheme of criminal conduct [13:46] Johnson v. Barr , No. 19-9550 (10th Cir. July 31, 2020) categorical approach; divisibility; Colorado Revised Statutes § 18-18-403.5(1), (2)(a); drug schedules [18:03] ...

Aug 03, 2020•43 min

Ep. 13 - Precedential Decisions from 7/20/20 - 7/27/20 (divisibility, drug delivery, derivative citizenship, drug trafficking, CAT, particularly serious crimes, corroboration, TPS & admissions, asylum, credibility, prosecution vs. persecution)

Cases as discussed in order: [2:31] Matter of P-B-B- , 28 I&N Dec. 43 (BIA 2020) controlled substance offenses; divisibility; ARS § 13-3407; Arizona [8:48] Dale v. Barr , No. 18-1081 (2d Cir. July 23, 2020) derivative citizenship; 8 U.S.C. § 1432(a); equal protection; New York; NYPL § 120.05(2) aggravated assault; 8 U.S.C. § 16(a) [13:41] Shire v. Barr , No. 19-1714 (8th Cir. July 23, 2020) motion to reopen; changed country conditions; Somalia [15:35] Gonzalo Dominguez v. Barr , 18-72731 (9t...

Jul 27, 2020•44 min

Special Episode - "ReThinking" Immigration by Bill Crocker feat. Kevin A. Gregg

In this episode of Bill Crocker's "ReThinking" podcast, Bill chats with me about my background and experiences in practicing immigration law. I hope you enjoy it! Don't forget to check out other ReThinking episodes at https://anchor.fm/bill-crocker or wherever you get your podcasts! Facebook: @rethinkingpodc1 Twitter: @rethinkingpodc1 Instagram: @Bill4Earth DISCLAIMER: Immigration Review is a podcast made available for educational purposes only. It does not provide specific legal advice. Rather,...

Jul 25, 2020•46 min

Ep. 12 - Precedential Decisions from 7/13/20 - 7/19/20 (CAT, public official, MPP, motion to suppress, PSG, former gang members, changed country conditions, firearms offense, CIMT, LPR cancellation, stop-time rule, retroactivity)

Cases as discussed in order: [1:55] Matter of O-F-A-S- , 28 I&N Dec. 35 (A.G. 2020) CAT; public official; “under color of law”; rogue official [6:01] Matter of M-D-C-V- , 28 I&N Dec. 18 (BIA 2020) Migrant Protection Protocols; MPP; applicant for admission; arriving alien; asylum; right to counsel [12:07] Millan-Hernandez v. Barr , No. 18-2107 (2d Cir. July 13, 2020) motion to suppress; motion to terminate; Fourth Amendment; egregious violation; Constitution [17:38] Ordonez Azmen v. Barr ...

Jul 20, 2020•42 min

Ep. 11 - Precedential Decisions from 7/6/20 - 7/12/20 (challenging USCIS denials, changed country conditions, 212(h) waiver, inspection and admission, CIMT, petty theft, realistic probability test, firearms offense)

Cases as discussed in order: [1:28] Canal A Media Holding, LLC et al. v. USCIS , No. 18-cv-24027 (11th Cir. July 8, 2020) jurisdiction; APA; L-1A visas; nonimmigrant denials; challenging USCIS action [9:43] Sharif v. Barr , No. 19-1478 (8th Cir. July 7, 2020) motion to reopen; changed country conditions; Somalia; jurisdiction [15:27] Kilic v. Barr , No. 19-4076 (6th Cir. July 10, 2020) 212(h) waiver; equal protection; CAT; Bosnia [19:09] Ottey v. Barr , No. 18-834 (2d Cir July 7, 2020) inspectio...

Jul 13, 2020•36 min

Ep. 10 - Precedential Decisions from 6/29/20 - 7/5/20 (third-country transit rule, derivative citizenship, refugee status, particular social groups, & an exciting announcement!)

Cases as discussed in order: [1:26] Capital Area Immigrants’ Rights Coalition, et al. v. Trump, et al. , No, 19-2117 (D.D.C. June 30, 2020) asylum; Administrate Procedures Act; APA; injunctions; third-country transit rule [8:25] Nastase v. Barr , No. 18-60264 (5th Cir. July 1, 2020) derivative citizenship; refugee status; lawful admission for permanent residence; INA § 209(c); discretionary waiver [13:30] Diaz Torres v. Barr , No. 18-70141 (9th Cir. June 29, 2020) particular social group; asylum...

Jul 06, 2020•22 min

Ep. 9 - Precedential Decisions from 6/22/20 - 6/28/20 (credible fear habeas corpus, administrative closure, CIMT, aggravated felony, in absentia motion to reopen, changed country conditions, CAT)

Cases as discussed in order: [01:44] DHS et al. v. Thuraissigiam , No. 19-161 (U.S. June 25, 2020) expedited removal; credible fear; habeas corpus; jurisdiction; due process; Suspension Clause [07:12] Meza-Morales v. Barr , No. 19-1999 (7th Cir. June 26, 2020) administrative closure; Matter of Castro Tum; U visa; INA § 212(d)(3)(A) waiver [14:04] Ortiz v. Barr , No. 19-1285 (8th Cir. June 23, 2020) CIMT; obstruction of legal process; obstruction of justice; general intent crimes [19:26] Gordon v...

Jun 29, 2020•44 min

Special Episode - Featuring author & founder of KKTP, Ira J. Kurzban, on SCOTUS's DACA decision, the history of DACA and the APA, their practical implications, and Immigrants' List

Special guest Ira J. Kurzban reviews SCOTUS's DACA Decision— DHS, et al. v. Regents of the University of California, et al. , No. 18-587 (U.S. June 18, 2020). Topics as discussed in order: [01:50] Brief Overview and Breakdown of SCOTUS Votes [04:15] DACA Ruling [04:58] History of DACA [07:44] Expanded DACA and DAPA [13:17] History of APA [17:18] APA Reviewabilty [19:34] INA Preclusion/Jurisdiction-Stripping Statutes [23:24] Rescission of DACA is "arbitrary and capricious" in violation of the APA...

Jun 25, 2020•45 min

Ep. 8 - Precedential Decisions from 6/15/20 - 6/21/20 (DACA, K-1 fiance visa, right to counsel, visa waiver program, PSG)

Cases as discussed in order: [1:29] DHS, et al. v. Regents of the University of California, et al. , No. 18-587 (U.S. June 18, 2020) DACA; Administrative Procedures Act; executive power [3:01] Matter of R. I. Ortega , 28 I&N Dec. 9 (BIA 2020) INA 204(c)(2); sham marriage; K-1 visa; conspiracy [9:48] Hernandez Lara v. Barr , No. 19-1524 (1st Cir. June 15, 2020) right to counsel; due process; prejudice; continuance [17:18] Damian Ferreyra v. Barr , Nos. 18-3021 & 19-2055 (7th Cir. June 16,...

Jun 22, 2020•26 min

Ep. 7 - Precedential Decisions from 6/8/20 - 6/14/20 (controlled substance, realistic probability test, CAT, changed country condition motions to reopen, unaccompanied alien minor)

Cases as discussed in order: [1:11] Alexis v. Barr , No. 18-60748 (5th Cir. June 8, 2020) controlled substance; Texas; realistic probability test; categorical approach; CAT [9:40] Tejeda v. Barr , No. 13-74391 (9th Cir. June 8, 2020) controlled substance; California; categorical approach; divisibility [12:46] Martinez de Artiga v. Barr , No. 17-2898 (2d Cir. June 10, 2020) CAT; asylum; MS-13; gang recruitment [16:35] Matter of F-S-N- , 28 I&N Dec. 1 (BIA 2020) motion to reopen; changed count...

Jun 15, 2020•30 min

Ep. 6 - Precedential Decisions from 6/1/20 - 6/7/20 (Torture Convention, due process, derivative citizenship, CIMT, ineffective assistance of counsel)

Cases as discussed in order: [1:13] Nasrallah v. Barr , No. 18-1432 (U.S. June 1, 2020) CAT; jurisdiction; INA § 242(a)(2)(C); final order of removal [7:39] Grigoryan v. Barr , No. 16-73652 (9th Cir. June 2, 2020) asylum termination; Report of Investigation; ROI [13:06] Roy v. Barr , No. 15-72942 (9th Cir. June 4, 2020) derivative citizenship; 8 U.S.C. § 1432(a)(3); equal protection [17:56] Moran v. Barr , No. 18-73167 (9th Cir. June 2, 2020) CIMT; Cal. Veh. Code § 2800.4; vehicular flight from ...

Jun 08, 2020•25 min

Ep. 5 - Precedential Decisions from 5/25/20 - 5/31/20 (firearms offense, CIMT, controlled substance, aggravated felony crime of violence, asylum)

Cases as discussed in order: [1:31] Williams v. Barr , No. 18-2535 (2nd Cir. May 27, 2020) antique firearms exception; INA § 237(a)(2)(C); categorical approach; realistic probability test [7:30] Mendez v. Barr , No. 18-801 (2nd Cir. May 27, 2020) CIMTs; Matter of Mendez , 27 I&N Dec. 219, 225 (BIA 2018); 18 U.S.C. § 4; misprision of a felony [14:54] Kondjoua v. Barr , No. 16-296 (2nd Cir. May 28, 2020) aggravated felony; crime of violence; INA § 101(a)(43)(F); 18 U.S.C. § 16(a); sexual assau...

Jun 01, 2020•33 min

Ep. 4 - Precedential Decisions from 5/18/20 - 5/24/20 (asylum, withholding of removal, domestic violence, pardons, ineffective assistance of counsel, u-visa)

Cases as discussed in order: [01:33] Guzman Vazquez v. Barr , No. 19-3417 (6th Cir. May 18, 2020) withholding of removal; “one central reason”; nexus; corroboration; opportunity to explain [11:02] Juan Antonio v. Barr , No. 18-3500 (6th Cir. May 19, 2020) asylum; particular social group; Matter of A-B- ; Matter of A-R-C-G- , domestic violence; indigenous; Guatemala [18:30] Matter of Bay Area Legal Services, Inc ., 27 I&N Dec. 837 (DIR 2020) non-attorney accreditation; EOIR Director; reconsid...

May 25, 2020•33 min

Ep. 3 - Precedential Decisions from 5/11/20 - 5/17/20 (sua sponte motion to reopen, agency deference, jurisdiction, retroactivity, CIMT, evidence, due process, asylum)

Cases as discussed in order: [01:20] Reyes Vargas v. Barr , No. 17-9549 (10th Cir. May 14, 2020) sua sponte motion to reopen; 8 C.F.R. § 1003.23(b)(1); departure bar; jurisdiction; Kisor ; Auer ; agency deference [10:30] Diaz Ortiz v. Barr , No. 19-1620 (1st Cir. May 15, 2020) asylum; El Salvador; MS-13; gangs; adverse credibility, evidentiary admissibility; due process [13:38] Francisco v. Att’y Gen. U.S. , No. 19-2700 (3d Cir. May 15, 2020) CIMT; theft; Matter of Diaz-Lizarraga ; retroactivity...

May 18, 2020•27 min

Ep. 2 - Precedential Decisions from 5/1/20 - 5/10/20 (categorical approach, aggravated felony, controlled substance, CIMT, asylum, MPP, NTA)

Cases as discussed in order: [01:16] Mero v Barr , No. 17-70929 (9th Cir. May 1, 2020) aggravated felony; sexual abuse of minor; INA § 101(a)(43)(A); categorical approach; Nevada; NRS § 200.730; possession of child pornography [10:35] Romero-Millan, et al. v. Barr , Nos. 16-73915, 17-72893 (9th Cir. May 4, 2020) controlled substance; categorical approach; divisibility; certification; Arizona; A.R.S. § 13-3415; drug paraphernalia; A.R.S.§ 13-3408(A)(2); drug possession for sale [16:17] Aguilar Fe...

May 10, 2020•44 min

Ep. 1 - Precedential Decisions from 3/25/20 - 5/1/20 (cancellation of removal, adjustment of status, motion to reopen, asylum, ineffective assistance of counsel)

Cases as discussed in order: [02:36] Barton v. Barr , No. 18-725 (U.S. Apr. 23, 2020) "rendered inadmissible"; INA § 240A(d)(1)(B); cancellation of removal; stop-time rule [11:21] Peters v. Barr , No. 16-73509 (9th Cir. Apr. 2, 2020) adjustment of status; failure to maintain lawful status exception; INA § 245(c) [19:13] Sutarsim v. Barr , No. 18-1937 (1st Cir. May 1, 2020) motion to reopen; changed country conditions; Indonesia; Chinese ethnicity [21:36] Scarlett v. Barr , No. 16-940 (2d Circ. A...

May 05, 2020•37 min

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