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VELASQUEZ

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  • 25 I. & N. Dec. 278

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VELASQUEZ, 25 I&N Dec. 278 (BIA 2010) ID 3687 (PDF) The misdemeanor offense of assault and battery against a family or household member in violation of section 18.2-57.2(A) of the Virginia Code Annotated is not categorically a crime of violence under 18 U.S.C. § 16(a) (2006) and therefore not categorically a crime of domestic violence within the meaning of section 237(a)(2)(E)(i) of the Immigration andNationality Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1227(a)(2)(E)(i) (2006).

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