CA5 Remands Case Involving False Claim to U.S. Citizenship to Gain Admission to University

CA5 Remands Case Involving False Claim to U.S. Citizenship to Gain Admission to University (5/22/2008)
The court remanded the case to the BIA for reconsideration, in light of Theodros v. Gonzales, whether falsely claiming U.S. citizenship in order to gain admission to a private university’s part-time program is a bar to admissibility under INA §212(a)(6)(C)(ii). (Ismail v. Gonzales, 8/16/07). AILA Doc. No. 08052262.

CA5 Upholds Removal of Petitioner for Falsely Claiming U.S. Citizenship to Gain Private Employment

CA5 Upholds Removal of Petitioner for Falsely Claiming U.S. Citizenship to Gain Private Employment (5/21/2008)
The court held that private sector employment is a “purpose or benefit” under the INA and that therefore, a person who falsely claims U.S. citizenship in order to gain such employment is inadmissible under INA §212(a)(6)(C)(ii)(I) and removable under INA §237(a)(3)(D)(i). (Theodros v. Gonzales, 6/25/07). AILA Doc. No. 08052167.