Furthermore, in Matter of Nolan, the BIA "recognized the fact that in some instances, the supreme pardoning power may rest with an executive or executive body other than the President of the United States or the Governor of a state." 19 I. & N. Dec. at 542 (citing Matter of Tajer, 15 I. & N. Dec. 125, 126 (B.I.A. 1974) ; Matter of K--, 9 I. & N. Dec. 336 (B.I.A. 1961) ; Matter of C-R-, 8 I. & N. Dec. 59 (B.I.A. 1958) ; Matter of D--, 7 I. & N. Dec. 476 (B.I.A. 1957) ; Matter of T--, 6 I. & N. Dec. 214 (B.I.A. 1954) ). The BIA cited Matter of Nolan, as well as the long list of precedent it relies on, with approval in its decision in Thompson's case.