Oscar Emilio Contreras-Saldana, A089 535 565 (BIA Aug. 25, 2015)

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Name: CONTRERAS-SALDANA, OSCA...
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Date of this notice: 8/25/2015
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Decision of the Board of Immigration Appeals
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File: A089 535 565 - Philadelphia, PA
Date:
In re: OSCAR EMILIO CONTRERAS-SALDANA
'AUG 2 5 2015
APPEAL
ON BEHALF OF RESPONDENT: Andrew Mahon, Esquire
ON BEHALF OF OHS: Andrew Lipkind
Assistant ChiefCounsel
CHARGE:
Notice: Sec.
237(a)(2)(A)(i) , I&N Act [8 U.S.C. 1227(a)(2)(A)(i)] Convicted ofcrime involving moral turpitude
APPLICATION: Termination
ORDER:
The respondent, a native and citizen of Mexico, was ordered removed on May 12, 2014,
pursuant to the above-captioned charge following the denial of his motion to terminate. The
respondent filed a timely appeal ofthat decision.
On appeal, the respondent challenges the Immigration Judge's decision and argues that she
erred by finding that his conviction for theft of leased property was a conviction for a crime
involving moral turpitude. Upon review, we find that the Immigration Judge's decision does not
advise the Board ofthe reasoning underlying her decision in that it does not include findings and
substantive analysis to support the conclusion that the respondent's conviction in 2008 for theft
ofleased property, in violation oftitle 18 section 3932 ofthe Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes,
is a crime involving moral turpitude. In this regard, the Immigration Judge's agreement with the
Government's opposition (I.J. at 2), without more, is not sufficient. See Matter ofA-P-, 22 l&N
Dec. 468; Matter of M-P-, 22 l&N Dec. 468 (BIA 1999) (BIA 1999). In reaching this
conclusion, we note that the section ofthe Pennsylvania code at issue in this case is not the same
section at issue in Matter of Jurado, 24 I&N Dec. 29 (BIA 2006) involving retail theft. See
18 Pa. Cons. Stat. 3929(a)(l) Accordingly, we will return the record to the Immigration Judge
for further consideration of the respondent's motion and the entry of a new decision.
The record is remanded to the Immigration Judge for further proceedings consistent with the
foregoing decision.
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IN REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS
May 12, 2014
File: A089-535-565
In the Matter of
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OSCAR EMILIO CONTRERAS-SALDANA

RESPONDENT
IN REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS
CHARGE:
INA Section 237(a)(2)(A)(i) - (convicted of a crime involving moral

turpitude committed within five years after admission for which a
sentence of one year or longer is imposable).
APPLICATIONS:
None. Motion to terminate with request for voluntary departure

pursuant to INA Section 240B(b).
ON BEHALF OF RESPONDENT: ANDREW MAHON, Esquire

Law Office of Troy J. Mattes, PC
132 East Chestnut Street
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17602
ON BEHALF OF DHS: ANDREW LIPKIND, Esquire
Assistant Chief Counsel
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
ORAL DECISION AND ORDERS OF THE IMMIGRATION JUDGE

The respondent, a native and citizen of Mexico, was placed in proceedings on
August 22, 2012, through personal service of an NTA (Notice to Appear) filed with the
Court on August 28, 2012, charging him with removal under INA Section 237(a)(2)(A)(i),
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW
UNITED STATES IMMIGRATION COURT
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA]
in that he was convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude committed within five years
after admission for which a sentence of one year or longer could be imposed. (See
Through counsel he admitted the allegations, but denied the charge of removal
requesting termination by motion submitted on April 22, 2013, along with supporting
documents (tabs A and B) (See Exhibit 1-B). And on July 29, 2013, OHS opposed
respondent's motion to terminate (See Exhibit 1-B) in a written legal memorandum as
supported by evidence tabbed A and B. (See Exhibit 1-C.)
At the hearing on the contested merit held on August 7, 2013, the Court denied
respondent's motion to terminate agreeing with the Government's opposition. (See
Exhibit 1-C).
The Court further found that based on the conviction records, respondent was
removable as charged by clear and convincing evidence. (See Exhibit 1-A.)
Through counsel respondent acknowledged his ineligibility for any relief other
than voluntary departure pursuant to INA Section 240B(b) and based on that statute, he
satisfies the requirements and is not barred by his Cl MT conviction, which occurred
more than five years from the date of his application for voluntary departure today.
Accordingly, the Court will grant voluntary departure provided he satisfies the
requirements as set forth in the statute. (See INA Section 240B(b). The Government
does not oppose voluntary departure.
Accordingly, the following orders will be entered.
ORDERS
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that respondent's motion to terminate be denied.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that respondent be granted voluntary departure to
leave on or before July 11, 2014 (60 days), provided also that he post a bond of $500
A089-535-565
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Exhibit 1-A.)
within five business days. And if he fails to depart within the period as allowed, then an
notice to respondents granted voluntary departure. And this also includes civil penalties
as set forth in the said notice.
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A089-535-565
MIRIAM K. MILLS
U.S. Immigration Judge
May 12, 2014
alternate order removing him to Mexico will go into effect as set forth in the attached
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Immigration Judge MIRIAM K. MILLS
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Executive Office for Immigration Review

OHS/ICE Office of Chief Counsel - PHI

Name: CONTRERAS-SALDANA, OSCA...

For more unpublished BIA decisions, visit

Immigrant & Refugee Appellate Center, LLC | www.irac.net

Mahon, Andrew Joseph

U.S. Department of Justice

Decision of the Board of Immigration Appeals

Falls Church, Virginia 22041

File: A089 535 565 - Philadelphia, PA

In re: OSCAR EMILIO CONTRERAS-SALDANA

Immigrant & Refugee Appellate Center, LLC | www.irac.net

May 12, 2014