moral turpitude


Matter of ZARAGOZA-VAQUERO, 26 I&N Dec. 814 (BIA 2016) criminal copyright infringement is a crime involving moral turpitude.

Cite as 26 I&N Dec. 814 (BIA 2016) Interim Decision #3873 814 Matter of Raul ZARAGOZA-VAQUERO, Respondent Decided September 23, 2016 U.S. Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review Board of Immigration Appeals The offense of criminal copyright infringement in violation of 17 U.S.C. § 506(a)(1)(A) (2012) and 18 […]


Matter of GOMEZ-BELTRAN, 26 I&N Dec. 765 (BIA 2016) – Good Moral Character – False Testimony

Matter of GOMEZ-BELTRAN, 26 I&N Dec. 765 (BIA 2016) An alien cannot establish good moral character under section 101(f)(6) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1101(f)(6) (2012), if, during the period for which it is required, he or she gives false testimony under oath in proceedings before […]