Immigration Review

Kevin A. Gregg, Esq. (kgregg@kktplaw.com)

A weekly podcast of immigration case summaries and practice insights from your host, Kevin A. Gregg, a partner at the law firm Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli & Pratt P.A. Each Monday, the Immigration Review podcast reviews the latest published opinions from the U.S. Supreme Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and all U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals—discussing some in depth, providing holdings for others, and always giving practical insights, rummaging through the week’s decisions so you don’t have to. *Read about your host and the KKTP law firm here: https://www.kktplaw.com/attorney/gregg-kevin-a/

  1. 2D AGO

    Ep. 306 - Precedential Decisions from 3/2/2026 - 3/8/2026 (substantial evidence; past persecution; § 242(a)(2)(B)(ii) & pure question of law; expert reliability; fundamental change & asylum; fraud particularly serious crime; U-visa waiver jurisdiction)

    Urias-Orellana v. Bondi, No. 24-777 (U.S. Mar. 4, 2026) substantial evidence; past persecution review; INA § 242(b); Guerro-Lasprila; Wilkinson; mixed question of law and fact  Ortez Reyes v. USCIS, No. 25-1391 (4th Cir. Mar. 5, 2026) jurisdiction; 8 U.S.C. § 1252(a)(2)(B)(ii); INA § 242(a)(2)(B)(ii); pure question of law exempt; I-730; derivative asylum statute with removal order  Matter of D-J-L-, 29 I&N Dec. 485 (BIA 2026) expert reliability; expert bias; criminal deportee; requirement that expert support their opinions with other evidence; indefinite detention; Haiti  Matter of R-B-E-, 29 I&N Dec. 499 (BIA 2026) fundamental change; past persecution and rebuttable presumption; reliance on country condition evidence; Haitian gangs; Lavalas; BIA reaching legal issue it doesn’t have to; particularly serious crime; Conspiracy to Commit Access Device Fraud in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1029(b)(2); identity theft  Vera Chairez v. USCIS, No. 24-4137 (9th Cir. Mar. 5, 2026) 8 U.S.C. § 1252(a)(2)(B)(ii); INA § 242(a)(2)(B)(ii); U visa waiver; INA § 212(d)(14); jurisdiction; Bourfa; discretion; ANA International Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. Immigration, serious injury, and business lawyers serving clients in Florida, California, and all over the world for over 40 years. eimmigration "Immigration law software you’ll love to use." get.eimmigration.com/IRP  Gonzales & Gonzales Immigration Bonds P: (833) 409-9200immigrationbond.com   EB-5 Support "EB-5 Support is an ongoing mentorship and resource platform created specifically for immigration attorneys." Contact: info@eb-5support.comWebsite: https://eb-5support.com/ Stafi "Remote staffing solutions for businesses of all sizes" Click me! The Pen and Sword Click me!Discount code: ImmigrationReview26  Want to become a patron? Click here to check out our Patreon Page! CONTACT INFORMATION: Email: kgregg@kktplaw.com Facebook: @immigrationreview Instagram: @immigrationreview Twitter: @immreview About your hostCase notesRecent criminal-immigration article (p.18)Featured in San Diego Voyager Support the show

    45 min

  2. MAR 3

    Ep. 305 - Precedential Decisions from 2/23/2026 - 3/1/2026 (Florida attempted robbery; crime of violence; admission & 237(a)(1)(H) waiver; cruel legal interpretations; administrative closure & delay; past persecution; acquiescence; Mexican mental health

    United States v. Lightsey, No. 20-13682 (11th Cir. Feb. 26, 2026) Florida attempt crimes; attempted robbery in violation of Fla Stat § 812.13(2)(b); crime of violence; Taylor; cocaine; prior precedent rule; Abrada-Hechavarria et al. v. Bondi (11th Cir.) (separate parole issue (unpub))  Matter of Forjoe, 29 I&N Dec. 463 (BIA 2026) admission; INA § 237(a)(1)(H) waiver; discretion; retroactivity; extreme hardship; separation; long period of fraud  Matter of Ibarra-Vega, 29 I&N Dec. 476 (BIA 2026) administrative closure; recalendaring; U visa; USCIS delay; CAP; thumb on the scale for DHS; separation of powers  Da Silva-Queiroga v. Bondi, No. 25-1137 (1st Cir. Feb. 27, 2026) past-persecution; domestic violence asylum claim; remaining in country of harm; harm as a child; Brazil  Garcia-Botello v. Bondi, No. 24-9507 (10th Cir. Feb. 25, 2026) government acquiescence; CAT; Mexican mental health facility; specific intent to torture;  willful blindness  FRIENDS OF THE POD: Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. Immigration, serious injury, and business lawyers serving clients in Florida, California, and all over the world for over 40 years. eimmigration get.eimmigration.com/IRP  Gonzales & Gonzales Immigration Bonds P: (833) 409-9200immigrationbond.com   EB-5 Support "EB-5 Support is an ongoing mentorship and resource platform created specifically for immigration attorneys." Contact: info@eb-5support.comWebsite: https://eb-5support.com/ Stafi "Remote staffing solutions for businesses of all sizes" Click me! The Pen and Sword Click me!Discount code: ImmigrationReview26  Want to become a patron? Click here to check out our Patreon Page! CONTACT INFORMATION: Email: kgregg@kktplaw.com Facebook: @immigrationreview Instagram: @immigrationreview Twitter: @immreview About your hostCase notesRecent criminal-immigration article (p.18)Featured in San Diego Voyager Support the show

    54 min

  3. FEB 24

    Ep. 304 - Precedential Decisions from 2/16/2026 - 2/22/2026 (aggravated felony rape; remand for biometrics; failure to report harm; conversion from Islam to Russian Orthodox; in absentia MTR; IAC; exhaustion; asylum despite adverse credibility)

    Barrie v. U.S. Att'y Gen., No. 24-12504 (11th Cir. Feb. 19, 2026)  aggravated felony rape definition; statutory interpretation; rule against superfluity; review of comparable federal statutes; attempted sexual abuse in violation of  D.C. Code § 22-3002(a)(1); digital penetration   Matter of L-S-C-R-, 29 I&N Dec. 451 (BIA 2026)  remand for biometrics checks; interests of finality; 8 C.F.R. § 1003.47(h)   Matter of F-B-A-, 29 I&N Dec. 456 (BIA 2026)  failure to report harm; C-G-T-; conversion from Islam to Russian Orthodox Church; reasonable relocation; unable or unwilling; acquiesce, relocation, and CAT   Irias v. Bondi, No. 25-1419 (8th Cir. Feb. 17, 2026)  in absentia motion to reopen based on ineffective assistance of counsel; self reporting IAC; strict Lozada compliance   Cante Mijangos v. Bondi, No. 25-1267 (1st Cir. Feb. 18, 2026)  issue exhaustion; sexual abuse type asylum claim; nexus   Khanal v. Bondi, No. 14-1572 (1st Cir. Feb. 18, 2026)  asylum, withholding, and CAT grant despite adverse credibility; failure to consider evidence; credible death threats; Maoist extortion; Nepal  Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. Immigration, serious injury, and business lawyers serving clients in Florida, California, and all over the world for over 40 years.   Gonzales & Gonzales Immigration Bonds P: (833) 409-9200immigrationbond.com   EB-5 Support "EB-5 Support is an ongoing mentorship and resource platform created specifically for immigration attorneys." Contact: info@eb-5support.comWebsite: https://eb-5support.com/ Stafi "Remote staffing solutions for businesses of all sizes" Click me! The Pen and Sword Click me!Discount code: ImmigrationReview26  Want to become a patron? Click here to check out our Patreon Page! CONTACT INFORMATION: Email: kgregg@kktplaw.com Facebook: @immigrationreview Instagram: @immigrationreview Twitter: @immreview About your hostCase notesRecent criminal-immigration article (p.18)Featured in San Diego Voyager Support the show

    42 min

  4. FEB 17

    Ep. 303 - Precedential Decisions from 2/9/2026 - 2/15/2026 (former derivative citizenship; paternity through legitimation; Riley & PFR; marriage fraud; revoking I-130; mandatory detention for all EWIs; redundant & superfluous statutory interpretation)

    Rene Lopez v. Bondi, No. 24-1208 (4th Cir. Feb. 13, 2026)  derivative citizenship; former INA § 321(a); establishing paternity through legitimation; Loper Bright; statutory interpretation; affirmative acts to establish paternity; Riley; petition for review despite CAT remand   Matter of Jin, 29 I&N Dec. 441 (BIA 2026)  marriage fraud; annulment; revoking I-130 petition; BIA appeal two-years late; deposition transcripts; two-year untimely appeal  Buenrostro-Mendez, et al. v. Bondi, et al., No. 25-20496 (5th Cir. Feb. 6, 2026)  mandatory detention for all EWIs; redundant and superfluous statutory interpretation; Hurtado; seeking admission; INA § 235(a)(2)(B); Laken Riley Act  Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. Immigration, serious injury, and business lawyers serving clients in Florida, California, and all over the world for over 40 years.   Gonzales & Gonzales Immigration Bonds P: (833) 409-9200immigrationbond.com   EB-5 Support "EB-5 Support is an ongoing mentorship and resource platform created specifically for immigration attorneys." Contact: info@eb-5support.comWebsite: https://eb-5support.com/ Stafi "Remote staffing solutions for businesses of all sizes" Click me! The Pen and Sword Click me!Discount code: ImmigrationReview26  Want to become a patron? Click here to check out our Patreon Page! CONTACT INFORMATION: Email: kgregg@kktplaw.com Facebook: @immigrationreview Instagram: @immigrationreview Twitter: @immreview About your hostCase notesRecent criminal-immigration article (p.18)Featured in San Diego Voyager Support the show

    42 min

  5. FEB 12

    Special Episode with Irina Restova - Founder of EB-5 Support, attorney, and FINRA-regulated investment broker (the EB-5 Interview!)

    Email Irina!  irostova@investamericap.com  EB-5 Support "EB-5 Support is an ongoing mentorship and resource platform created specifically for immigration attorneys." Contact: info@eb-5support.comWebsite: https://eb-5support.com/ Sponsors & Support: Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. Immigration, serious injury, and business lawyers serving clients in Florida, California, and all over the world for over 40 years.   Gonzales & Gonzales Immigration Bonds P: (833) 409-9200immigrationbond.com   Stafi "Remote staffing solutions for businesses of all sizes" Click me! The Pen and Sword Click me!Discount code: ImmigrationReview26  Want to become a patron? Click here to check out our Patreon Page! CONTACT INFORMATION: Email: kgregg@kktplaw.com Facebook: @immigrationreview Instagram: @immigrationreview Twitter: @immreview About your hostCase notesRecent criminal-immigration article (p.18)Featured in San Diego Voyager Support the show

    1h 8m

  6. FEB 10

    Ep. 302 - Precedential Decisions from 2/2/2026 - 2/8/2026 (TPS for Haiti; reliability and persuasiveness of expert testimony; sua sponte reopening based on marriage; EAJA & habeas; traffic & in absentia reopening; change in law, reopening & diligence)

    Miot, et al. v. Trump, et al., No. 25-cv-02471 (D.D.C. Feb. 2, 2026) TPS for Haiti; pretextual termination of TPS; INA § 242(f); APA vacatur and set aside; APA stay; equal protection; McNary; using public statements in litigation  Matter of G-M-I-, 29 I&N Dec. 431 (BIA 2026) reliability and persuasiveness of expert testimony; factual basis for expert opinion; CAT; imprisonment for drugs; China  Matter of Yadav, 29 I&N Dec. 438 (BIA 2026) sua sponte reopening based on marriage to a U.S. citizen; equities acquired after removal order  Michelin, et al. v. Warden Moshannon Valley Correctional Center, et al., No. 24-2990 (3d Cir. Feb. 2, 2026) EAJA; habeas; sovereign immunity canon; civil action; importance of habeas; unreasonable prolonged detention   Montejo-Gonzalez, et al. v. Bondi, No. 21-304 (9th Cir. Feb. 5, 2026) (en banc) in absentia motion to reopen based on exceptional circumstances; unconscionable result; totality of the circumstances; traffic accidents; motivation to attend hearing  Pinilla Perez v. Bondi, No. 23-6363 (2d Cir. Feb. 5, 2026) equitable tolling; reopening; OIL admission that N.Y. Penal Law § 220.39(1) attempted sale of cocaine is not a removable offense; Minter; N.Y. Crim. Proc. § 440.10(1)(k); change of law; reasonable diligence of removed noncitizens Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. Immigration, serious injury, and business lawyers serving clients in Florida, California, and all over the world for over 40 years.   Gonzales & Gonzales Immigration Bonds P: (833) 409-9200immigrationbond.com   EB-5 Support "EB-5 Support is an ongoing mentorship and resource platform created specifically for immigration attorneys." Contact: info@eb-5support.comWebsite: https://eb-5support.com/ Stafi "Remote staffing solutions for businesses of all sizes" Click me! The Pen and Sword Click me!Discount code: ImmigrationReview26  Want to become a patron? Click here to check out our Patreon Page! CONTACT INFORMATION: Email: kgregg@kktplaw.com Facebook: @immigrationreview Instagram: @immigrationreview Twitter: @immreview About your hostCase notesRecent criminal-immigration article (p.18)Featured in San Diego Voyager Support the show

    44 min

  7. FEB 3

    Ep. 301 - Precedential Decisions from 1/26/2026 - 2/1/2026 (particularly serious crime; N-A-M-; no misdemeanor presumption; discretion; in absentia; imputed gang & pro se asylum; robbery & attempted theft aggravated felony)

    Matter of E-A-S-O-, 29 I&N Dec. 422 (BIA 2026) particularly serious crime; N-A-M-; no misdemeanor presumption; Matter of Juarez; D.C. Code § 22-3010.01 sexual abuse of a minor; discretion; weighing hardship in discretionary analysis   Matter of Laurent Castro, 29 I&N Dec. 419 (BIA 2026) in absentia; interlocutory appeal; “shall”; notice  Bonilla-Espinoza v. Bondi, No. 24-9566 (10th Cir. Jan. 27, 2026) nexus; imputed gang member; exhaustion; due process; IJ failure to develop the record; translation issues; State of Exception; El Salvador   Banyee  v. Bondi, No. 24-3590 (8th Cir. Jan. 29, 2026) attempted theft; INA § 101(A)(43)(G)/(U); robbery in violation of North Dakota Century Code § 12.1-22-01; categorical approach; realistic probability test; unambiguous statute; lesser included offense Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. Immigration, serious injury, and business lawyers serving clients in Florida, California, and all over the world for over 40 years.   Eimmigration  "Simplifies immigration casework. Legal professionals use it to advance cases faster, delight clients, and grow their practices." Special Link!  Gonzales & Gonzales Immigration Bonds P: (833) 409-9200immigrationbond.com   EB-5 Support "EB-5 Support is an ongoing mentorship and resource platform created specifically for immigration attorneys." Contact: info@eb-5support.comWebsite: https://eb-5support.com/ Stafi "Remote staffing solutions for businesses of all sizes" Click me! The Pen and Sword Click me!Discount code: ImmigrationReview26  Want to become a patron? Click here to check out our Patreon Page! CONTACT INFORMATION: Email: kgregg@kktplaw.com Facebook: @immigrationreview Instagram: @immigrationreview Twitter: @immreview About your hostCase notesRecent criminal-immigration article (p.18)Featured in San Diego Voyager Support the show

    37 min

  8. JAN 27

    Ep. 300!!! - Precedential Decisions from 1/19/2026 - 1/25/2026 (unable or unwilling to protect & dv-type asylum; no police reporting requirement; frivolous asylum filing warning; crime of violence; unborn person; CIMT & lewd conduct)

    Guevara-Serrano, et al. v. Bondi, No. 23-4420 (9th Cir. Jan. 20, 2026)   unable or unwilling to protect; no police reporting requirement; Burbano; uncontradicted testimony; domestic violence; gangs; Honduras    Matter of S-M-H-, 29 I&N Dec. 412 (BIA 2026)  frivolous asylum filing warning; dual citizenship; materiality; written warnings  United States v. Singer, No. 23-6120 (10th Cir. Jan. 23, 2026)  crime of violence; unborn persons; fetus; statutory interpretation; legislative silence; assault and battery with a dangerous weapon in violation of Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 645   Fortes Tomar v. Bondi, No. 24-2108 (1st Cir. Jan. 23, 2026)  CIMT; lewd; sexual intent; Mass. Gen. L., ch. 272, § 16; unpublished state case to satisfy realistic probability test; PFR grant without remand  Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. Immigration, serious injury, and business lawyers serving clients in Florida, California, and all over the world for over 40 years.   Eimmigration  "Simplifies immigration casework. Legal professionals use it to advance cases faster, delight clients, and grow their practices." Special Link!  Gonzales & Gonzales Immigration Bonds P: (833) 409-9200immigrationbond.com   EB-5 Support "EB-5 Support is an ongoing mentorship and resource platform created specifically for immigration attorneys." Contact: info@eb-5support.comWebsite: https://eb-5support.com/ Stafi "Remote staffing solutions for businesses of all sizes" Click me! The Pen and Sword Click me!Discount code: ImmigrationReview26  Want to become a patron? Click here to check out our Patreon Page! CONTACT INFORMATION: Email: kgregg@kktplaw.com Facebook: @immigrationreview Instagram: @immigrationreview Twitter: @immreview About your hostCase notesRecent criminal-immigration article (p.18)Featured in San Diego Voyager Support the show

    37 min
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A weekly podcast of immigration case summaries and practice insights from your host, Kevin A. Gregg, a partner at the law firm Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli & Pratt P.A. Each Monday, the Immigration Review podcast reviews the latest published opinions from the U.S. Supreme Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and all U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals—discussing some in depth, providing holdings for others, and always giving practical insights, rummaging through the week’s decisions so you don’t have to. *Read about your host and the KKTP law firm here: https://www.kktplaw.com/attorney/gregg-kevin-a/

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  • Creator
    Kevin A. Gregg, Esq. (kgregg@kktplaw.com)
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    335
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 ® Immigration Review
  • Show Website
    Immigration Review

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