Vivian Ann Drewery, A.K.A. Vivian Ann Makapagal v. Immigration and Naturalization Service

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89 F.3d 845·1996 WL 210684·1996 U.S. App. LEXIS 34896
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitApril 29, 199695-70336California471 words

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89 F.3d 845 NOTICE: Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3 provides that dispositions other than opinions or orders designated for publication are not precedential and should not be cited except when relevant under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, or collateral estoppel. Vivian Ann DREWERY, a.k.a. Vivian Ann Makapagal, Petitioner, v. IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE, Respondent. No. 95-70336. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Submitted April 22, 1996. * Decided April 29, 1996. Before: HALL, THOMPSON, and RYMER, Circuit Judges. 1 MEMORANDUM ** 2 Vivian Ann Drewery, a native of Great Britain and citizen of Canada, petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision affirming the Immigration Judge's denial of her claim for adjustment of status, and granting her voluntary departure. We have jurisdiction pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1105a(a)(1), and deny the petition. 3 The Attorney General, in her discretion, may adjust the status of a nonimmigrant alien to that of lawful permanent resident if the alien first meets the burden of demonstrating that she has applied for adjustment, she is eligible for an immigrant visa and admissible to the United States…

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