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Sattani v. Holder

Facts

Dilshad Sattani and Naseem Sattani, natives of India, entered the U.S. in 1992 using falsified documents. They were served Notices to Appear in 2004, charging them with being removable. Dilshad applied for adjustment of status based on an employment-based visa, while Naseem sought a waiver for his inadmissibility. Both applications were denied by the immigration judge, leading to an appeal to the BIA, which was also dismissed.

Dilshad Sattani and Naseem Sattani, natives of India, entered the U.S. in 1992 using falsified documents. They were served Notices to Appear in 2004, charging them with being removable. Dilshad applied for adjustment of status based on an employment-based visa, while Naseem sought a waiver for his inadmissibility. Both applications were denied by the immigration judge, leading to an appeal to the BIA, which was also dismissed.

Issue

Whether Dilshad Sattani was statutorily ineligible for adjustment of status under 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act due to her inadmissibility under 212(a)(6)(C)(i) for fraudulent entry.

Whether Dilshad Sattani was statutorily ineligible for adjustment of status under 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act due to her inadmissibility under 212(a)(6)(C)(i) for fraudulent entry.

Rule

An alien seeking adjustment of status under INA 245(i) must establish that they are not inadmissible under any of the various paragraphs of 212(a) or that they are eligible for a waiver of any applicable ground of inadmissibility.

An alien seeking adjustment of status under INA 245(i) must establish that they are not inadmissible under any of the various paragraphs of 212(a) or that they are eligible for a waiver of any applicable ground of inadmissibility.

Analysis

The court analyzed the statutory text of the INA and concluded that the eligibility for adjustment of status under 245(i) does not override the inadmissibility provisions of 212(a)(6)(C)(i). It noted that not all individuals seeking adjustment through an employment-based visa have procured their visa by fraud, thus affirming the BIA's determination that Dilshad's fraudulent entry rendered her ineligible for adjustment of status.

The court analyzed the statutory text of the INA and concluded that the eligibility for adjustment of status under 245(i) does not override the inadmissibility provisions of 212(a)(6)(C)(i). It noted that not all individuals seeking adjustment through an employment-based visa have procured their visa by fraud, thus affirming the BIA's determination that Dilshad's fraudulent entry rendered her ineligible for adjustment of status.

Conclusion

The court denied the petition for review, affirming the BIA's decision that Dilshad was ineligible for adjustment of status due to her inadmissibility for fraudulent entry.

The court denied the petition for review, affirming the BIA's decision that Dilshad was ineligible for adjustment of status due to her inadmissibility for fraudulent entry.

Who won?

The Board of Immigration Appeals prevailed because the court upheld its determination that Dilshad Sattani was statutorily ineligible for adjustment of status due to her inadmissibility.

The Board of Immigration Appeals prevailed because the court upheld its determination that Dilshad Sattani was statutorily ineligible for adjustment of status due to her inadmissibility.

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