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Aug 23, 2026 • Immigration News • 3 min read

BIA Says You Get One Motion to Reopen - Ever - and Bad Lawyering Will Not Buy You Another

In Matter of M-M-L-J-, decided August 18, 2026, the Board of Immigration Appeals held that a noncitizen may file only one motion to reopen across both the Immigration Court and the Board, and that ineffective assistance of counsel cannot equitably toll that limit.

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May 24, 2026 • LinkedIn • 1 min read

BIA Precedent Decision Impacts Adjustment of Status Applications

Recent insights highlight the implications of the Matter of Arai on adjustment of status applications.

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Apr 29, 2026 • LinkedIn • 1 min read

Updates on DACA Advance Parole and BIA Decisions

Important updates on DACA Advance Parole, case processing times, and BIA decisions affecting immigration.

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Mar 17, 2026 • X • 1 min read

BIA Ruling Impacts SIJ Visa Continuances Amid Backlogs

BIA rules against granting continuances for SIJ visa applicants due to backlogs, affecting green card eligibility.

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Feb 18, 2026 • X • 1 min read

BIA Ruling: Marriage After Removal Order Not an Exception

The BIA ruled that a marriage to a U.S. citizen after a final removal order does not qualify for reopening proceedings.

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Feb 17, 2026 • LinkedIn • 1 min read

BIA Ruling on Marriage Fraud in I-130 Petitions

New BIA decision provides guidance on handling marriage fraud in I-130 spousal petitions.

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Feb 15, 2026 • LinkedIn • 1 min read

BIA Ruling Limits Reopening of Immigration Cases After Marriage

The BIA ruled that marrying a U.S. citizen does not automatically justify reopening closed immigration cases.

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Feb 13, 2026 • LinkedIn • 1 min read

BIA Rules Marriage to U.S. Citizen Doesn't Reopen Deportation Cases

The BIA has clarified that marriage to a U.S. citizen does not automatically reopen closed immigration cases after a deportation order.

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Feb 09, 2026 • X • 1 min read

DOJ Implements New Rule on Immigration Case Appeals

The DOJ's new rule reduces appeal deadlines for immigration cases, raising concerns over due process and court burdens.

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