Pedreros v. Keisler

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• finding that it was not an abuse of discretion to deny a continuance where there was “no basis to conclude that the denial of the I-130 petition had any likelihood of being overturned on appeal”
• “[A]s a general matter, an alien is entitled to a continuance of removal proceedings against him while a ‘prima facie approvable’ I-130 immigrant visa petition is pending . . . .”
• “[A]s a general matter, an alien is entitled to a continuance of removal proceedings against him while a prima facie approvable I-130 immigrant visa petition is pending in front of [USCIS].” (emphasis added) (internal quotation marks omitted)
• “[W]e find no basis for obligating the agency to grant continuances pending adjudication of an immigrant visa petition when there is a reliable basis to conclude that the visa petition or the adjustment of status will ultimately be denied.”

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