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Practice Pointer: Matter of Castillo-Perez

This practice pointer provides a background on Castillo-Perez , explains the good moral character requirement of non-LPR cancellation, and clarifies the practical implications of the decision. The practice pointer also suggests arguments limiting the decision’s scope and highlights some pitfalls in the attorney general’s reasoning that could be raised on appeal.

National Immigration Project Practice advisory Mar 21, 2020 Direct PDF available

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Useful as a practitioner-oriented overview from National Immigration Project on BIA Appeals; review the source material for the most current authority and procedure.

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BIA appeals

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BIA, PFR, and federal court

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