M-D

Citations

• 24 I. & N. Dec. 138

Syllabus

M-D-, 24 I&N Dec. 138 (BIA 2007) ID 3561 (PDF) (1)When a case is remanded to an Immigration Judge for completion of the appropriate background checks, the Immigration Judge is required to enter a final order granting or denying the requested relief. (2) Although an Immigration Judge may not reconsider the prior decision of the Board of Immigration Appeals when a case is remanded for background checks, the Immigration Judge reacquires jurisdiction over the proceedings and may consider additional evidence regarding new or previously considered relief if it meets the requirements for reopening of the proceedings.