How to Challenge an Affirmance Without Opinion by a BIA Member

Single BIA members are deciding summarily thousands of case using the "affirmance without opinion" procedure. This Practice Advisory discusses arguments that challenge a BIA Member's use of this procedure to deny an appeal.

Published On: Friday, September 27, 2002 | Download File

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Institute & Meetings

AIC/AILA Litigation Institute, October 8-10, 2010

Strengthen your litigation skills in Leesburg, Va., this fall, via our hands-on, educational format! Now more than ever immigration lawyers need to be equipped to litigate issues on behalf of their clients. This Institute will enable both neophytes and experienced practitioners to acquire new skills, to practice their technique, and to become confident and knowledgeable about litigation in immigration court and in the federal courts. Please see http://www.aila.org/li for registration information.