13 Nov 2020

BIA on IAC, Discretion: Matter of H-Y-Z-, 28 I&N Dec. 156 (BIA 2020)

Matter of H-Y-Z-, 28 I&N Dec. 156 (BIA 2020) - Absent a showing of prejudice on account of ineffective assistance of counsel, or a showing that clearly undermines the validity and finality of the finding, it is inappropriate for the Board to favorably exercise our discretion to reopen a case and vacate an Immigration Judge’s frivolousness finding.