Kevin A. Gregg, Esq. (kgregg@kktplaw.com)

Immigration Review

Education EN ↓ 354 episodes

A weekly podcast of immigration case summaries and practice insights from your host, Kevin A. Gregg, a partner at the law firm Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli & Pratt P.A. Each Tuesday, the Immigration Review podcast reviews the latest published opinions from the U.S. Supreme Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and all U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals—discussing some in depth, providing holdings for others, and always giving practical insights, rummaging through the week’s decisions so you don’t have to. *Read about your host and the KKTP law firm here: https://www.kktplaw.com/attorney/gregg-kevin-...

Author

Kevin A. Gregg, Esq. (kgregg@kktplaw.com)

Episodes

Ep. 26 - Precedential Decisions from 10/19/20 - 10/25/20 (aggravated felony: sexual abuse of a minor, CIMT, categorical approach, bars to cancellation of removal, age-out for cancellation of removal) 26.10.2020 18:24

[2:13] Grijalva Martinez v. Att'y Gen. U.S. , No. 191740 (3d Cir. Oct. 21, 2020) aggravated felony; criminal sexual contact - N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2C:14-3(b) and 2C:14-2(c)(4); endangering the welfare of children - N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2C:24-4(a)(1); particularly serious crime [8:40] Ortega-Lopez v. Barr , No. 18-72441 (9th Cir. Oct. 20, 2020) CIMT; Chevron deference; 7 U.S.C. § 2156(a)(1); an...

Ep. 25 - Precedential Decisions from 10/12/20 - 10/18/20 (material support of terrorism, family-based PSG + nexus, categorical approach - drug trafficking and CIMTs, credibility) 19.10.2020 30:52

[2:55] Hincapie-Zapata v. U.S. Att’y Gen ., No. 18-10229 (11th Cir. Oct. 13, 2020) material support of terrorism; INA § 212(a)(3)(B)(i)(I), (iv)(VI); duress; de minimus support [9:13] Hernandez-Cartagena v. Barr , No. 19-1823 (4th Cir. Oct. 14, 2020) asylum; particular social group; family; nexus; El Salvador [14:12] Larios v. Att’y Gen. U.S. , No. 19-2594 (3d Cir. Oct. 14, 2020) CIMT; terror...

Special Episode - The Immigration Lawyers Podcast by John Khosravi feat. Kevin A. Gregg 15.10.2020 42:24

In this episode of John Khosravi's Immigration Lawyers Podcast, John chats with me about life, the practice of law, the state of immigration, and more. I hope you enjoy it! Don't forget to check out the Immigration Lawyers Podcast at https://immigrationlawyerstoolbox.com/podcast or wherever you get your podcasts, and the Immigration Lawyers Toolbox at https://immigrationlawyerstoolbox....

Ep. 24 - Precedential Decisions from 10/5/20 - 10/11/20 (LPR cancellation of removal, immigration relief and criminal convictions, DHS authority to charge, IJ duty to advise of asylum) 12.10.2020 19:49

[2:35] Matter of Voss , 28 I&N Dec. 107 (BIA 2020) INA § 240A(b); LPR cancellation of removal; affect of receiving immigration relief; DHS authority to charge; INA § 212(c) [11:13] Jimenez-Aguilar v. Barr , No. 19-1917 (7th Cir. Oct. 6, 2020) 8 C.F.R. § 1240.11(c)(1); IJ failure to warn; definition of persecution; definition of harm; deference; gang violence; Honduras *Sponsors and frien...

Ep. 23 - Precedential Decisions from 9/28/20 - 10/4/20 (preliminary injunction, executive authority, USCIS fees, jurisdictional bars to review, asylum, particular social group, unable and unwilling) 05.10.2020 25:30

[2:11] Immigrant Legal Resource Center, et al. v. Wolf, et al. (NDCA Sept. 29, 2020) preliminary injunction; USCIS fees; executive authority [6:26] Zhakira v. Barr , No. 18-1470 (1st Cir. Oct. 2, 2020) asylum; particular social group; westernized individuals; Al Shabab; Kenya [9:38] Hernandez-Morales v. Att’y Gen. U.S., No. 193000 (3d Cir. Oct. 1, 2020) jurisdiction; INA § 242(a)(2)(B)(i); crimi...

Ep. 22 - Precedential Decisions from 9/21/20 - 9/27/20 (asylum, particular social group, nexus, expert testimony, inadmissibility and applicants for admission, continuances, police reports, ineffective assistance of counsel) 28.09.2020 33:20

[01:19] Matter of A-C-A-A- , 28 I&N Dec. 84 (A.G. 2020) asylum; humanitarian asylum; particular social group; nexus; Salvadoran women; El Salvador [07:21] Matter of J-G-T- , 28 I&N Dec. 97 (BIA 2020) expert testimony; State Department reports; Iran; Mexico [12:53] Torres v. Barr , No. 13-70653 (9th Cir. Sept. 24, 2020) inadmissibility; INA § 212(a)(7)(a)(i)(I); INA § 212(a)(6)(A)(i);...

Ep. 21 - Precedential Decisions from 9/14/20 - 9/20/20 (RBG, TPS, particularly serious crime, aggravated felony - sexual abuse and receipt of stolen property, asylum-only and stowaways, CIMT - assault, asylum) 21.09.2020 36:10

[02:13] Ramos et al. v. Wolf et al. , No. 18-16981 (9th Cir. Sept. 14, 2020) TPS; jurisdiction; APA; equal protection [05:57] Bare v. Barr , No. 17-73269 (9th Cir. Sept. 16, 2020) asylum-only proceedings; inadmissibly and asylee status; changing from stowaway to asylee status; 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2); particularly serious crime; Matter of N-A-M- ; Somalia [15:54] Safaryan v. Barr...

Ep. 20 - Precedential Decisions from 9/7/20 - 9/13/20 (deferral of removal, mental health institutions, standard of review, Mexico, El Salvador, asylum, unable or unwilling to control gangs) 14.09.2020 15:10

[2:03] Guerra v. Barr , No. 18-71070 (9th Cir. Sept. 11, 2020) deferral of removal under the CAT; mental health institution; Mexico; standard of review; de novo review [8:19] J.R. v. Barr , No. 18-72812 (9th Cir. Sept. 11, 2020) asylum; unable or unwilling to protect; El Salvador; Mara 18 gang *Want to become a patron of Immigration Review? Check out our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com...

Ep. 19 - Precedential Decisions from 8/31/20 - 9/6/20 (continuances, due process, material support of terrorism bar, unable or unwilling to protect - asylum, deferral of removal - religious conversion, VAWA cancellation of removal) 07.09.2020 28:24

Cases as discussed in order: [01:54] Matter of R-C-R- , 28 I&N Dec. 74 (BIA 2020) continuances; abandonment of relief; good cause; motion to reconsider; motion to reopen; due process; video hearings; televideo hearings [08:18] A.A. v. Att’y Gen. U.S. , No. 171176 (3d Cir. Sept. 2, 2020) material support of terrorism; Tier III terrorist group; state actor; asylum, withholding of removal, conven...

Ep. 18 - Precedential Decisions from 8/24/20 - 8/30/20 (adverse credibility; omissions; motions to reopen: asylum, equitable tolling, and VAWA; aggravated felony perjury; reasonable fear interview) 31.08.2020 35:34

Cases as discussed in order: [03:04] Iman v. Barr , No. 17-72318 (9th Cir. Aug. 25, 2020) adverse credibility; unresponsive testimony; omissions; asylum; Somalia [09:11] Aliyev v. Barr , No. 19-72701 (9th Cir. Aug. 24, 2020) Motion to reopen to apply for asylum; 8 C.F.R § 1003.2(c)(1); attaching application to motion [12:03] Yoon, et al. v. Barr , Nos. 17-70624, 17-70670 (9th Cir. Aug. 25, 2020)...

Ep. 17 - Precedential Decisions from 8/17/20 - 8/23/20 (aggravated felony, fraud or deceit over $10,000, sexual abuse of a minor, crime of violence, drug CIMTs, derivative citizenship, jurisdiction-stripping provisions, false claim to U.S. citizenship) 24.08.2020 34:51

Cases as discussed in order: [02:16] Rampersaud v. Barr , No. 19-825 (2d Cir. Aug. 19, 2020) INA § 101(a)(43)(M)(i); loss exceeding $10,000; NYPL § 176.20; insurance fraud; NYPL § 155.30grand larceny; burdens [07:46] Mota v. Barr , No. 19-1385 (2d Cir. Aug. 17, 2020) Conn. Stat. § 21a-277(a)(1); CIMT; INA § 237(a)(2)(A)(ii); intent; reprehensible conduct; drug trafficking [10:10] Cabeda v. Att’y G...

Ep. 16 - Precedential Decisions from 8/10/20 - 8/16/20 (asylum, reasonable relocation, aggravated felony, murder, CIMT, "admission," VAWA, sua sponte motion to reopen, incorrect charges in NTA, particular social groups, pattern and practice) 17.08.2020 39:10

Cases as discussed in order: [2:01] Akosung v. Barr , No. 17-72829 (9th Cir. Aug. 14, 2020) asylum; reasonable relocation; particular social group; social distinction; marital rape; Cameroon [6:07] Syed v. Barr , No. 17-71727 (9th Cir. Aug. 12, 2020) CIMT; Cal. Pen Code § 288.3(a) vis a vis § 288: attempting to communicate with a child with the intent to commit lewd or lascivious acts upon that...

Ep. 15 - Precedential Decisions from 8/3/20 - 8/9/20 (aggravated felony offense relating to obstruction of justice, Matter of A-B-, domestic violence, Chevron deference, in absentia motions to reopen, TPS, crime of child abuse, circuit review) 10.08.2020 44:31

Cases as discussed in order: [01:55] Valenzuela Gallardo v. Barr , No. 18-72593 (9th Cir. Aug. 6, 2020) INA § 101(a)(43)(S) aggravated felony “offense relating to obstruction of justice”; law of the case doctrine; “relating to”; Chevron deference [08:50] Diaz-Reynoso v. Barr , No. 18-72833 (9th Cir. Aug. 7, 2020) asylum; withholding of removal; torture protection; Mexico; Matter of A-B-; particula...

Ep. 14 - Precedential Decisions from 7/28/20 - 8/2/20 (AG's categorical approach for aggravated felonies; CIMT; controlled substance divisibility; asylum; China; Sri Lanka; Albania; India; CAT deferral; Iraq; South Sudan) 03.08.2020 43:23

Cases as discussed in order: [01:55] Matter of Reyes , 28 I&N Dec. 52 (A.G. 2020) categorical approach; aggravated felony; theft; fraud; NY Pen. L. § 155.40(1) [10:25] Orellana v. Barr , No. 19-70164 (9th Cir. July 28, 2020) CIMT; Cal. Pen Code § 646.9(a); stalking; Skidmore deference; single scheme of criminal conduct [13:46] Johnson v. Barr , No. 19-9550 (10th Cir. July 31, 2020) catego...

Ep. 13 - Precedential Decisions from 7/20/20 - 7/27/20 (divisibility, drug delivery, derivative citizenship, drug trafficking, CAT, particularly serious crimes, corroboration, TPS & admissions, asylum, credibility, prosecution vs. persecution) 27.07.2020 44:07

Cases as discussed in order: [2:31] Matter of P-B-B- , 28 I&N Dec. 43 (BIA 2020) controlled substance offenses; divisibility; ARS § 13-3407; Arizona [8:48] Dale v. Barr , No. 18-1081 (2d Cir. July 23, 2020) derivative citizenship; 8 U.S.C. § 1432(a); equal protection; New York; NYPL § 120.05(2) aggravated assault; 8 U.S.C. § 16(a) [13:41] Shire v. Barr , No. 19-1714 (8th Cir. July 23, 202...

Special Episode - "ReThinking" Immigration by Bill Crocker feat. Kevin A. Gregg 25.07.2020 46:15

In this episode of Bill Crocker's "ReThinking" podcast, Bill chats with me about my background and experiences in practicing immigration law. I hope you enjoy it! Don't forget to check out other ReThinking episodes at https://anchor.fm/bill-crocker or wherever you get your podcasts! Facebook: @rethinkingpodc1 Twitter: @rethinkingpodc1 Instagram: @Bill4Earth DISCLAIMER: Immigra...

Ep. 12 - Precedential Decisions from 7/13/20 - 7/19/20 (CAT, public official, MPP, motion to suppress, PSG, former gang members, changed country conditions, firearms offense, CIMT, LPR cancellation, stop-time rule, retroactivity) 20.07.2020 42:12

Cases as discussed in order: [1:55] Matter of O-F-A-S- , 28 I&N Dec. 35 (A.G. 2020) CAT; public official; “under color of law”; rogue official [6:01] Matter of M-D-C-V- , 28 I&N Dec. 18 (BIA 2020) Migrant Protection Protocols; MPP; applicant for admission; arriving alien; asylum; right to counsel [12:07] Millan-Hernandez v. Barr , No. 18-2107 (2d Cir. July 13, 2020) motion to suppres...

Ep. 11 - Precedential Decisions from 7/6/20 - 7/12/20 (challenging USCIS denials, changed country conditions, 212(h) waiver, inspection and admission, CIMT, petty theft, realistic probability test, firearms offense) 13.07.2020 36:22

Cases as discussed in order: [1:28] Canal A Media Holding, LLC et al. v. USCIS , No. 18-cv-24027 (11th Cir. July 8, 2020) jurisdiction; APA; L-1A visas; nonimmigrant denials; challenging USCIS action [9:43] Sharif v. Barr , No. 19-1478 (8th Cir. July 7, 2020) motion to reopen; changed country conditions; Somalia; jurisdiction [15:27] Kilic v. Barr , No. 19-4076 (6th Cir. July 10, 2020) 212(h...

Ep. 10 - Precedential Decisions from 6/29/20 - 7/5/20 (third-country transit rule, derivative citizenship, refugee status, particular social groups, & an exciting announcement!) 06.07.2020 21:40

Cases as discussed in order: [1:26] Capital Area Immigrants’ Rights Coalition, et al. v. Trump, et al. , No, 19-2117 (D.D.C. June 30, 2020) asylum; Administrate Procedures Act; APA; injunctions; third-country transit rule [8:25] Nastase v. Barr , No. 18-60264 (5th Cir. July 1, 2020) derivative citizenship; refugee status; lawful admission for permanent residence; INA § 209(c); discretionary waiv...

Ep. 9 - Precedential Decisions from 6/22/20 - 6/28/20 (credible fear habeas corpus, administrative closure, CIMT, aggravated felony, in absentia motion to reopen, changed country conditions, CAT) 29.06.2020 44:15

Cases as discussed in order: [01:44] DHS et al. v. Thuraissigiam , No. 19-161 (U.S. June 25, 2020) expedited removal; credible fear; habeas corpus; jurisdiction; due process; Suspension Clause [07:12] Meza-Morales v. Barr , No. 19-1999 (7th Cir. June 26, 2020) administrative closure; Matter of Castro Tum; U visa; INA § 212(d)(3)(A) waiver [14:04] Ortiz v. Barr , No. 19-1285 (8th Cir. June 23, 2...

Special Episode - Featuring author & founder of KKTP, Ira J. Kurzban, on SCOTUS's DACA decision, the history of DACA and the APA, their practical implications, and Immigrants' List 25.06.2020 45:24

Special guest Ira J. Kurzban reviews SCOTUS's DACA Decision— DHS, et al. v. Regents of the University of California, et al. , No. 18-587 (U.S. June 18, 2020). Topics as discussed in order: [01:50] Brief Overview and Breakdown of SCOTUS Votes [04:15] DACA Ruling [04:58] History of DACA [07:44] Expanded DACA and DAPA [13:17] History of APA [17:18] APA Reviewabilty [19:34] INA Preclusion/Jurisd...

Ep. 8 - Precedential Decisions from 6/15/20 - 6/21/20 (DACA, K-1 fiance visa, right to counsel, visa waiver program, PSG) 22.06.2020 26:04

Cases as discussed in order: [1:29] DHS, et al. v. Regents of the University of California, et al. , No. 18-587 (U.S. June 18, 2020) DACA; Administrative Procedures Act; executive power [3:01] Matter of R. I. Ortega , 28 I&N Dec. 9 (BIA 2020) INA 204(c)(2); sham marriage; K-1 visa; conspiracy [9:48] Hernandez Lara v. Barr , No. 19-1524 (1st Cir. June 15, 2020) right to counsel; due proce...

Ep. 7 - Precedential Decisions from 6/8/20 - 6/14/20 (controlled substance, realistic probability test, CAT, changed country condition motions to reopen, unaccompanied alien minor) 15.06.2020 30:27

Cases as discussed in order: [1:11] Alexis v. Barr , No. 18-60748 (5th Cir. June 8, 2020) controlled substance; Texas; realistic probability test; categorical approach; CAT [9:40] Tejeda v. Barr , No. 13-74391 (9th Cir. June 8, 2020) controlled substance; California; categorical approach; divisibility [12:46] Martinez de Artiga v. Barr , No. 17-2898 (2d Cir. June 10, 2020) CAT; asylum; MS-1...

Ep. 6 - Precedential Decisions from 6/1/20 - 6/7/20 (Torture Convention, due process, derivative citizenship, CIMT, ineffective assistance of counsel) 08.06.2020 25:23

Cases as discussed in order: [1:13] Nasrallah v. Barr , No. 18-1432 (U.S. June 1, 2020) CAT; jurisdiction; INA § 242(a)(2)(C); final order of removal [7:39] Grigoryan v. Barr , No. 16-73652 (9th Cir. June 2, 2020) asylum termination; Report of Investigation; ROI [13:06] Roy v. Barr , No. 15-72942 (9th Cir. June 4, 2020) derivative citizenship; 8 U.S.C. § 1432(a)(3); equal protection [17:56] Moran...

Ep. 5 - Precedential Decisions from 5/25/20 - 5/31/20 (firearms offense, CIMT, controlled substance, aggravated felony crime of violence, asylum) 01.06.2020 32:38

Cases as discussed in order: [1:31] Williams v. Barr , No. 18-2535 (2nd Cir. May 27, 2020) antique firearms exception; INA § 237(a)(2)(C); categorical approach; realistic probability test [7:30] Mendez v. Barr , No. 18-801 (2nd Cir. May 27, 2020) CIMTs; Matter of Mendez , 27 I&N Dec. 219, 225 (BIA 2018); 18 U.S.C. § 4; misprision of a felony [14:54] Kondjoua v. Barr , No. 16-296 (2nd Cir. May...