In the Matter of Matti

17 Cited authorities

  1. Woodby v. Immigration Service

    385 U.S. 276 (1966)   Cited 753 times
    Holding that "no deportation order may be entered unless it is found by clear, unequivocal, and convincing evidence that the facts alleged as grounds for deportation are true"
  2. Lutwak v. United States

    344 U.S. 604 (1953)   Cited 933 times   3 Legal Analyses
    Distinguishing between an actual “agreement to conceal” and “an afterthought by the conspirator for the purpose of covering up”
  3. Immigration Service v. Errico

    385 U.S. 214 (1966)   Cited 108 times   1 Legal Analyses
    Recognizing that doubts as to the correct construction of a deportation statute "should be resolved in favor of the alien"
  4. Haitian Refugee Center v. Smith

    676 F.2d 1023 (5th Cir. 1982)   Cited 135 times
    Holding that INA did not preclude district court's jurisdiction over procedural due process challenge to asylum procedures
  5. Stevic v. Sava

    678 F.2d 401 (2d Cir. 1982)   Cited 32 times
    In Stevic, the petitioner filed a motion to reopen his deportation proceedings based on a claim of persecution under section 243(h) of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, 8 U.S.C. § 1253(h).
  6. Rejaie v. Immigration Naturalization Service

    691 F.2d 139 (3d Cir. 1982)   Cited 25 times
    Equating "clear probability" with "well-founded fear"
  7. Fleurinor v. Immigration Nat. Service

    585 F.2d 129 (5th Cir. 1978)   Cited 29 times
    Waiting almost two years before mentioning readily available evidence raises an inference of dilatory tactics
  8. Menezes v. Immigration Naturalization Serv

    601 F.2d 1028 (9th Cir. 1979)   Cited 23 times
    Upholding constitutionality of section 214(d) of Immigration and Nationality Act; no discussion of jurisdiction
  9. Kashani v. Imm. Nat. Service

    547 F.2d 376 (7th Cir. 1977)   Cited 21 times
    In Kashani v. INS, 547 F.2d 376 (7th Cir. 1977), we stated that under the "clear probability" standard, "objective evidence that the alien will be persecuted is necessary.
  10. Dabaghian v. Civiletti

    607 F.2d 868 (9th Cir. 1979)   Cited 15 times
    In Dabaghian v. Civiletti, 607 F.2d 868 (9th Cir. 1979), it was concluded that the material inquiry in deciding whether to grant permanent residence status is the validity of the marriage from its inception, not the viability.
  11. Section 1101 - Definitions

    8 U.S.C. § 1101   Cited 16,720 times   91 Legal Analyses
    Finding notice and comment rulemaking is required for the agency's interim rule recognizing fear of coercive family practices as basis for refugee status
  12. Section 1158 - Asylum

    8 U.S.C. § 1158   Cited 10,675 times   6 Legal Analyses
    Holding a "pattern or practice" of persecution requires it be "systemic, pervasive, or organized"
  13. Section 1182 - Inadmissible aliens

    8 U.S.C. § 1182   Cited 9,912 times   69 Legal Analyses
    Holding deportable aliens who have been convicted of "crimes involving moral turpitude"
  14. Section 1251 - Transferred

    8 U.S.C. § 1251   Cited 2,159 times   1 Legal Analyses
    Delineating crimes that make alien deportable
  15. Section 1154 - Procedure for granting immigrant status

    8 U.S.C. § 1154   Cited 1,165 times   1 Legal Analyses
    Granting immigrant status