E-Filing in ECAS for Immigration Court
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
EOIR BIA Decision
The Board of Immigration Appeals has issued a decision in Matter of GONZALEZ JIMENEZ, 29 I&N Dec. 129 (BIA 2025).
(1) Use of false or stolen Social Security numbers and providing false information on tax returns are negative considerations that weigh against a favorable exercise of discretion.
(2) When a respondent seeks to excuse conduct by claiming to have relied on professional advice, the respondent should submit evidence of the specific advice given and explain why it was reasonable to rely on such advice.
Executive Office for Immigration Review
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