Ramirez-Avila
Ramirez-Avila, Board of Immigration Appeals (2007). Amicus brief discussing the Violence Against Women Act’s lesser extreme hardship standard and the approach to be taken in VAWA cancellation of removal cases with regard to good moral character. (Arnold and Porter, Pro Bono).
Why it matters
Useful as an amicus or advocacy example on Removal Defense; confirm the cited authority and procedural posture before adapting it.
Topics
Removal defense
VAWA / U / T
Workflows
Immigration court deadline
BIA, PFR, and federal court
VAWA, U, T, and survivor relief
Forums
BIA
Jurisdictions
National