Filed October 6, 2016
In visa petition proceedings, Petitioner bears the burden of establishing eligibility for the benefit sought. See Matter of Brantigan, 11 I&N Dec. 493 (BIA 1966). As Petitioner has not satisfied his burden of establishing eligibility, the Form I-526 is denied.
Filed August 5, 2016
In visa petition proceedings, such as the adjudication of an I-130 petition by USCIS, the burden of proving eligibility for the benefit sought remains entirely with the petitioner. 8 U.S.C. § 1361; Matter of Brantigan, 11 I. & N. Dec. 493, 493 (BIA 1966). An alien does not obtain a vested right for adjustment of status upon approval of a visa petition.