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The fight on behalf of immigrants has taken one big step forward, thanks to the
Law Offices of Jon E. Jessen. Our firm recently won a precedent setting case (Melnitsenko
v. Mukasey) at the Second Circuit Court of Appeal that may benefit countless
immigrants residing in the United States.
Because of our work, the Board of Immigration Appeal (BIA) can no longer deny a
case simply because the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has raised an objection.
The BIA must now provide sound legal reasons to uphold any denial. We are pleased
that the case we won has already been cited in multiple U.S. Court of Appeals decisions,
all protecting the immigrant’s right to appeal.
The Second Circuit ruled that "[W]hen the DHS opposes a motion to reopen, the BIA
may not deny the motion based solely on the fact of the DHS's objection. Moreover,
if the BIA denies a motion to reopen based on the merits of the DHS's objection,
the BIA must provide adequate reasoning as to why the objection calls for denial
of the motion to reopen in the exercise of discretion, in order to provide a meaningful
opportunity for judicial review."
The Law Offices of Jon E. Jessen will continue to fight for immigration reform,
one case at a time. We urge you to get us involved immediately, should any immigration
legal situation arise. Our firm is proud to work for our immigration clients.
Please let us know how we can help you. Call us at 1-888-348-0444.
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