Bilal Hassan Dyook, A076 305 737 (BIA July 22, 2015)

In this unpublished decision, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) held that the immigration judge erroneously denied a joint motion to reopen and terminate proceedings to allow the respondent to pursue prosecutorial discretion and adjustment of status. The Board noted that the standards for rescinding an in absentia removal order need not be met in order to pursue a new form of relief, and that any issues of timeliness were cured by the fact that the motion was jointly filed. The decision was issued by Member John Guendelsberger and was joined by Member Edward Grant and Member Hope Holiona. Looking for IRAC’s Index of Unpublished BIA Decisions? Visit www.irac.net/unpublished/index