Persons of concern / Asylum-seekers

Rescission of an in absentia order is not required to reopen proceedings to apply for asylum and withholding of removal. The numerical limitations on filing motions to reopen are not applicable to an alien seeking reopening to apply for asylum and withholding of removal based on changed country conditions. Record remanded for further proceedings.

18 July 2013 | Judicial Body: United States Board of Immigration Appeals | Document type: Case Law | Countries: China - United States of America

29 January 2010 | Judicial Body: United States Board of Immigration Appeals | Document type: Case Law | Topic(s): Asylum-seekers - Fresh / New claim - One-child policy / Family planning | Countries: China - United States of America

5 November 2008 | Judicial Body: United States Board of Immigration Appeals | Document type: Case Law | Topic(s): Asylum-seekers - Deportation / Forcible return - Re-entry | Countries: Mexico - United States of America

30 July 2008 | Judicial Body: United States Board of Immigration Appeals | Document type: Case Law | Topic(s): Asylum-seekers - Deportation / Forcible return - Residence permits / Residency | Countries: United States of America