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Shah v. Mukasey

Facts

On or about June 2, 1991, Shah entered the United States as a non-immigrant F-1 student. He applied for asylum in July 1996, claiming persecution in Pakistan due to his political affiliations. A notice to appear (NTA) was sent to his address in December 2001, but Shah failed to appear at the scheduled hearing in February 2002, leading to an in absentia removal order. In April 2006, Shah filed a motion to reopen his case, claiming he never received notice of the hearing.

On or about June 2, 1991, Shah entered the United States as a non-immigrant F-1 student. He applied for asylum in July 1996, claiming persecution in Pakistan due to his political affiliations.

Issue

Did the BIA err in denying Shah's motion to reopen his removal order based on his claim of not receiving notice of the hearing?

Rule

Under 8 C.F.R. 1003.23(b)(1), a motion to reopen cannot be made by a person who is the subject of removal proceedings after their departure from the United States. Additionally, the alien bears the burden of demonstrating that they did not receive notice of the hearing.

Under 8 C.F.R. 1003.23(b)(1), a motion to reopen cannot be made by a person who is the subject of removal proceedings after their departure from the United States.

Analysis

The court found that the BIA did not abuse its discretion in denying the motion to reopen. The NTA was sent to the address provided by Shah and was never returned as undeliverable. Shah's claims of not receiving the NTA were unsupported by evidence, and he failed to demonstrate that he had informed the Attorney General of any change in his address.

The court found that the BIA did not abuse its discretion in denying the motion to reopen. The NTA was sent to the address provided by Shah and was never returned as undeliverable.

Conclusion

The court denied the petition for review, affirming the BIA's decision.

Who won?

The government prevailed in the case because the court found that Shah failed to meet his burden of proof regarding the notice of the hearing.

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