Benjamin Milton Geovani Gale-Vargas, A205 718 884 (BIA Oct. 31, 2014)

In this unpublished decision, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) rescinded an order of removal issued in absentia in light of evidence submitted on appeal indicating that the respondent was in state custody as a result of a criminal conviction at the time of his removal hearing. The decision was issued by Member Sharon Hoffman and joined by Member Elise Manuel and Member John Guendelsberger. Looking for IRAC’s Index of Unpublished BIA Decisions? Visit www.irac.net/unpublished/index