

Immigration Review
Kevin A. Gregg, Esq. (kgregg@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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Jul 29, 2024 • 56min
Ep. 222 - Precedential Decisions from 7/22/2024 - 7/28/2024 (administrative notice of foreign law; credibility; derivative citizenship; best interests of the child; asylum & Angola; PFR venue; bonafide Egyptian marriage & pro se respondents)
Shen v. Garland, No. 16-71315 (9th Cir. July 24, 2024)administrative notice of foreign law; forced abortion; 2003 change in law for Chinese premarital checkups; exhaustion of sub-arguments; Alam; credibility; mistaken memory may lead to change in testimony; DHS misstating facts on cross-examination Colin-Villavicencio v. Garland, No. 22-507 (9th Cir. July 23, 2024)derivative citizenship; former INA § 321 (repealed); Cheneau; paternity established by legitimation; Baja California Mexico Code Gonzalez-Rivas v. Garland, No. 21-3364 (8th Cir. July 23, 2024)hardship standard; best interests of the child; mixed question of law and fact; Wilkinson L.N. v. Garland, No. 23-60203 (5th Cir. July 25, 2024)standards of review; reweighing evidence; asylum; CAT analysis in the aggregate; Angola Castillo v. Att'y Gen. U.S., No. 23-2123 (3d Cir. July 24, 2024)petition for review venue; Matter of Garcia; filing of NTA; Costello Sandoval Reynoso v. Garland, No. 23-2480 (7th Cir. July 23, 2024)non-LPR cancellation of removal; discretion; Patel; Kucana; Wilkinson Elgebaly v. Garland, No. 24-0154 (6th Cir. July 23, 2024)Form I-751 waiver petitions; good faith marriage; Egyptian marriage; credibility; duty to develop record with pro se respondents; motion to reopen; JarkesySponsors and friends of the podcast!Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A.Immigration, serious injury, and business lawyers serving clients in Florida, California, and all over the world for over 40 years.Docketwise"Modern immigration software & case management"Stafi"Remote staffing solutions for businesses of all sizes"Promo Code: stafi2024Get Started! Promo Code: FREEWant to become a patron?Click here to check out our Patreon Page!CONTACT INFORMATIONEmail: kgregg@kktplaw.comFacebook: @immigrationreviewInstagram: @immigrationreviewTwitter: @immreviewAbout your hostCase notesRecent criminal-immigration article (p.18)Featured in San Diego VoyagerDISCLAIMER & CREDITSSee Eps. 1-200Support the show

Jul 25, 2024 • 1h 26min
Special Episode - Interview with Attorney Ira Kurzban (important cases from the Supreme Court's 2023-2024 Term; state of the judiciary; Immigrants' List & immigration advocacy)
All about Ira Kurzban and Immigrants' List:Attorney Profile: https://www.kktplaw.com/attorney/kurzban-ira-j-esq/ Get involved with Immigrants' List: https://www.immigrantslist.org/Order Kurzban's Immigration Law Sourcebook: https://www.aila.org/shop/products/view/kurzbans-immigration-law-sourcebookSponsors and friends of the podcast!Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A.Immigration, serious injury, and business lawyers serving clients in Florida, California, and all over the world for over 40 years.Docketwise"Modern immigration software & case management"Stafi"Remote staffing solutions for businesses of all sizes"Promo Code: stafi2024Get Started! Promo Code: FREEWant to become a patron?Click here to check out our Patreon Page!CONTACT INFORMATIONEmail: kgregg@kktplaw.comFacebook: @immigrationreviewInstagram: @immigrationreviewTwitter: @immreviewAbout your hostCase notesRecent criminal-immigration article (p.18)Featured in San Diego VoyagerDISCLAIMER & CREDITSSee Eps. 1-200Support the show

Jul 22, 2024 • 35min
Ep. 221 - Precedential Decisions from 7/15/2024 - 7/21/2024 (flight from ethnic cleansing & genocide; gang recruitment & PSGs; CIMT & prostitution; I-213 reliability; unfulfilled threat doctrine)
Paye v. Garland, No. 23-1426 (1st Cir. July 17, 2024)flight from ethnic cleansing and genocide as past persecution; INA § 242(a)(2)(C) jurisdiction Ramos-Gutierrez v. Garland, No. 23-1885 (1st Cir. July 18, 2024)particularly social group; nexus; circularity; example of what happens when you report on gangs in El Salvador Ortega-Cordova v. Garland, No. 22-1700 (4th Cir. July 16, 2024)evolving definition of CIMT; solicitation of prostitution in violation of VA Code § 18.2-346(B); federal definition of a felony; 18 U.S.C. § 3559(a) Vera Punin v. Garland, No. 22-6275 (2d Cir. July 16, 2024)I-213; clear and convincing evidence; exhaustion of arguments; inherently reliable; alienage burden; temporary BIA member appointment exceeding six months KC v. Garland, No. 20-3043 (2d Cir. July 17, 2024)unfulfilled-threat doctrine; cumulative or aggregate past persecution analysis; death threats; aggravating factors; threats against family Sponsors and friends of the podcast!Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A.Immigration, serious injury, and business lawyers serving clients in Florida, California, and all over the world for over 40 years.Docketwise"Modern immigration software & case management"Stafi"Remote staffing solutions for businesses of all sizes"Promo Code: stafi2024Get Started! Promo Code: FREEWant to become a patron?Click here to check out our Patreon Page!CONTACT INFORMATIONEmail: kgregg@kktplaw.comFacebook: @immigrationreviewInstagram: @immigrationreviewTwitter: @immreviewAbout your hostCase notesRecent criminal-immigration article (p.18)Featured in San Diego VoyagerDISCLAIMER & CREDITSSee Eps. 1-200Support the show

Jul 15, 2024 • 38min
Ep. 220 - Precedential Decisions from 7/8/2024 - 7/14/2024 (naturalization; lawfully admitted for permanent residence; § 237(a)(1)(H) waiver; conditional LPR; pre-trial detention; confined as a result of conviction; persecution; continuance; admin close)
Azumah v. USCIS, No. 22-2175 (4th Cir. July 9, 2024)naturalization; lawfully admitted for permanent residence; 8 C.F.R. § 316.2(b); applicant for admission Bador v. Garland, No. 22-6492 (2d Cir. July 11, 2024)INA § 237(a)(1)(H) waiver; conditional permanent resident; INA § 216(c)(4)(B); I-751; Vasquez v. Holder; bonafide marriage; Matter of Bador Aguilar v. Att'y Gen. U.S., No. 18-3320 (3d Cir. July 10, 2024)pre-trial detention; “confined as a result of conviction”; good moral character; INA § 101(f)(7); de novo review post-Chevron Calvo-Tino v. Garland, No. 23-3212 (8th Cir. July 12, 2024)past persecution; inadequate medical facilities; failure to show persecutory intent; Guatemala Alkotof v. Garland, No. 22-10863 (11th Cir. July 12, 2024)continuance; administrative closure; prejudice; discretionary relief; U-visa; I-130 revocation Links related to Senator Murphy's Bill:Bill TextSenator's AnnouncementOne-page DescriptionAILA's AnnouncementAILA TweetSponsors and friends of the podcast!Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A.Immigration, serious injury, and business lawyers serving clients in Florida, California, and all over the world for over 40 years.Docketwise"Modern immigration software & case management"Stafi"Remote staffing solutions for businesses of all sizes"Promo Code: stafi2024Get Started! Promo Code: FREEWant to become a patron?Click here to check out our Patreon Page!CONTACT INFORMATIONEmail: kgregg@kktplaw.comFacebook: @immigrationreviewInstagram: @immigrationreviewTwitter: @immreviewAbout your hostCase notesRecent criminal-immigration article (p.18)Featured in San Diego VoyagerDISCLAIMER & CREDITSSee Eps. 1-200Support the show

Jul 11, 2024 • 1h 9min
Special Episode - Interview with Attorney Eric Lee (lead counsel on the recent doctrine of consular nonreviewability Supreme Court case, Munoz v. Dept. of State)
All about Eric Lee: Law Firm Website (Diamante Law): https://www.diamantelaw.com/meet-ourEmail: elee@diamantelaw.comSponsors and friends of the podcast!Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A.Immigration, serious injury, and business lawyers serving clients in Florida, California, and all over the world for over 40 years.Docketwise"Modern immigration software & case management"Stafi"Remote staffing solutions for businesses of all sizes"Promo Code: stafi2024Get Started! Promo Code: FREEWant to become a patron?Click here to check out our Patreon Page!CONTACT INFORMATIONEmail: kgregg@kktplaw.comFacebook: @immigrationreviewInstagram: @immigrationreviewTwitter: @immreviewAbout your hostCase notesRecent criminal-immigration article (p.18)Featured in San Diego VoyagerDISCLAIMER & CREDITSSee Eps. 1-200Support the show

Jul 8, 2024 • 45min
Ep. 219 - Precedential Decisions from 7/1/2024 - 7/7/2024 (car jacking; crime of violence - physical force & mens rea; climate refugees; 212(c) relief; Wilkinson review; mixed motive, nexus, Christians & gangs; adjustment of status in district court)
Gutierrez v. Garland, Nos., 22-554, 21-130 (9th Cir. July 2, 2024)carjacking in violation of Cal. Pen. Code § 215(a); aggravated felony crime of violence; crime involving moral turpitude; statute silent on mens rea; Borden; California robbery; res judicata Cruz Galicia v. Garland, No. 23-1910 (1st Cir. July 1, 2024)climate refugees; particular social group; review by three member panel; Guatemala Williams v. Garland, No. 20-2074 (1st Cir. July 2, 2024)former INA § 212(c) relief; ignoring testimony; departure from regular BIA practice; sexual abuse of a minor and discretion Garcia Carrera v. Garland, No. 22-6319 (2d Cir. July 3, 2024) non-LPR cancellation of removal; hardship considered cumulatively; Wilkinson Rivera, et al. v. Garland, No. 23-2351 (8th Cir. July 5, 2024)nexus; mixed-motive religion standard favorable to noncitizens; evangelical Christian; preaching to gang members; Chicas-Machado; temporary BIA members and Attorney General authority; MS-13; El Salvador Hatchet v. Andrade, et al., No. 23-5920 (8th Cir. July 3, 2024)jurisdiction; Patel; adjustment of status; USCIS review; INA § 242(a)(2)(B)Sponsors and friends of the podcast!Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A.Immigration, serious injury, and business lawyers serving clients in Florida, California, and all over the world for over 40 years.Docketwise"Modern immigration software & case management"Stafi"Remote staffing solutions for businesses of all sizes"Promo Code: stafi2024Get Started! Promo Code: FREEWant to become a patron?Click here to check out our Patreon Page!CONTACT INFORMATIONEmail: kgregg@kktplaw.comFacebook: @immigrationreviewInstagram: @immigrationreviewTwitter: @immreviewAbout your hostCase notesRecent criminal-immigration article (p.18)Featured in San Diego VoyagerDISCLAIMER & CREDITSSee Eps. 1-200Support the show

Jul 2, 2024 • 47min
Special Episode - AILA Annual Conference 2024 (interview with AILA National Immediate Past President Farshad Owji, and AILA National President Kelli Stump)
Links!!!!All about AILAAll about FarshadAll about KelliFarshad's AILA Annual Conference 2024 SpeechKelli's AILA Annual Conference 2024 SpeechSponsors and friends of the podcast!Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A.Immigration, serious injury, and business lawyers serving clients in Florida, California, and all over the world for over 40 years.Docketwise"Modern immigration software & case management"Stafi"Remote staffing solutions for businesses of all sizes"Promo Code: stafi2024Get Started! Promo Code: FREEWant to become a patron?Click here to check out our Patreon Page!CONTACT INFORMATIONEmail: kgregg@kktplaw.comFacebook: @immigrationreviewInstagram: @immigrationreviewTwitter: @immreviewAbout your hostCase notesRecent criminal-immigration article (p.18)Featured in San Diego VoyagerDISCLAIMER & CREDITSSee Eps. 1-200Support the show

Jul 1, 2024 • 45min
Ep. 218 - Precedential Decisions from 6/24/2024 - 6/30/2024 (Chevron agency deference; discretionary determination review; nexus; Jehovah’s Witnesses; religion; aggravated felony: sexual abuse of a minor & relating to obstruction of justice; mens rea)
Legal expert Manzano discusses cases involving Jehovah's Witnesses, including nexus and religious persecution. Topics covered include agency deference, discretionary determinations, aggravated felonies, obstruction of justice, and mens rea in immigration law.

Jun 24, 2024 • 53min
Ep. 217 - Precedential Decisions from 6/17/2024 - 6/23/2024 (fundamental right to live with spouse; lawful sanction; credibility; failure to consider therapist letter; no-notice reopening; reasonable fear review; deficient OSC & due process)
This podcast covers legal topics such as fundamental right to live with spouse, lawful sanctions, credibility assessments, failure to consider therapist letters, deficient OSC due process, no-notice reopenings, reasonable fear reviews, and deficient NTAs. It explores complex immigration cases and offers insights into jurisdictional issues, timely filing of petitions, and due process rights in deportation orders.

Jun 17, 2024 • 39min
Ep. 216 - Precedential Decisions from 6/10/2024 - 6/16/2024 (in absentia motion to reopen; deficient NTA; textualism; crime of violence; asylum & withholding nexus; CIMT; prolonged detention post-reinstatement)
Topics in this podcast include in absentia motion to reopen, deficient Notice of Hearing, crime of violence in Colorado, nexus for withholding, CIMT retroactivity, and prolonged detention post-reinstatement. Each topic is analyzed in depth with legal insights and case examples.