Bilali v. Gonzales’s Empirical Analysis
502 F.3d 470 · 2007
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Applies 8 U.S.C. § 1154 (§ 204 of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 (McCarran-Walter)) · 8 U.S.C. § 1186A (§ 216 of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 (McCarran-Walter))
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“On its face, respondent’s position crumbles on its own weight. The statute uses the term “conditional” at two different points. Section 216(a)(1) [8 U.S.C. § 1186a(a)(l) ] provides when an alien spouse is granted conditional status, it shall be considered “on a conditional basis subject to” meeting the remaining requirements of § 216. Section 216 then requires a petition and further interview to determine the facts. Section 216(c)(3)(B) further provides, “If the Attorney General determines that such facts and information are true, the Attorney General ... shall remove the conditional basis....” To accept respondent’s contention would be to read the word “conditional” completely out of the statutory scheme and render the statute impotent.”
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