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BIA: Interprets “single scheme of criminal misconduct” language in multiple CIMT ground of removal

The BIA refined its interpretation of the “single scheme of criminal misconduct” exception to the multiple crimes involving moral turpitude ground of removal. Matter of Islam, 25 I&N Dec. 637 (BIA 2011) (Pauley, Malphrus, and Mullane, Board Members). Board Member Pauley wrote the panel’s opinion. This case involved an LPR who was convicted of criminal possession of stolen property (involving a credit or debit card), N.Y. Penal § 165.45(2), and, four months later, forgery in the third degree, N.Y. Penal § 170.05. DHS charged him as removal pursuant to INA § 237(a)(2)(A)(ii) for having [...]

Posted by César on January 26, 2012 on 9:00 am 19 Comments
Filed Under: Board of Immigration Appeals, crime involving moral turpitude, multiple CIMTs, single scheme

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