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Dolores v. Immigration and Naturalization Service

Facts

Petitioners are natives and citizens of Mexico who entered the United States without inspection in 1974. The Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) commenced deportation proceedings in 1981, and the petitioners applied for suspension of deportation. The Immigration Judge denied their application, allowing thirty days for voluntary departure, and the BIA affirmed this decision. After a remand, the BIA again denied the application, leading to the current appeal.

Petitioners are natives and citizens of Mexico who entered this country without inspection in 1974. The Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) commenced deportation proceedings in 1981. Petitioners conceded deportability at the deportation hearing, but applied for suspension of deportation pursuant to section 244(a)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. 1254(a)(1).

Issue

Did the BIA abuse its discretion in denying the petitioners' application for suspension of deportation by failing to consider their claims of hardship?

Rule

To qualify for suspension of deportation, an alien must establish continuous physical presence in the United States for seven years, good moral character, and extreme hardship to himself or to his spouse, child, or parent. The BIA has discretion to construe 'extreme hardship' narrowly as long as it considers all relevant factors.

To qualify for suspension of deportation, an alien must establish (1) continuous physical presence in the United States for seven years, (2) good moral character, and (3) extreme hardship to himself or to his spouse, child or parent.

Analysis

The court analyzed whether the BIA had adequately considered the petitioners' claims of hardship. It noted that the BIA had indeed considered the hardship of separation from family members but ultimately rejected the claims based on the potential for family members to remain in the U.S. illegally. The court found that the BIA's decision was not an abuse of discretion, as it had followed the proper legal standards and had considered the relevant factors.

Conclusion

The court affirmed the denial of the immigrants' petition for suspension of deportation, concluding that the BIA had not abused its discretion.

The court affirmed the denial of the immigrants' petition for suspension of deportation.

Who won?

The Immigration and Naturalization Service prevailed in the case because the court found that the BIA had adequately considered the petitioners' claims and had not abused its discretion.

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