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United States Fifth Circuit


OMAGAH v. ASHCROFT, 01-60373

Appellant's conviction of conspiracy to obtain, possess, and use fraudulent immigration documents could properly bar discretionary suspension of his deportation; such a conviction demonstrates an intent to defraud, and could show that appellant lacked good moral character.

Appellate Information

  • Decided 04/22/2002
  • Published 04/22/2002

Judges

  • JERRY E. SMITH, Circuit Judge:, Before JONES, SMITH and EMILIO M. GARZA, Circuit Judges.

Court

  • United States Fifth Circuit

Counsel

  • For Appellant:
  • Godson Emeka Anyanwu,Anyanwu & Associates, Dallas, TX, for Petitioner.

  • For Appellees:
  • Anthony W. Norwood, Thomas Ward Hussey, Director, John J. Andre, U.S. Dept. of Justice, Civ. Div., Immigration Litigation, Washington, DC, Anne M. Estrada, U.S INS, Dallas, TX, Christine G. Davis, U.S.INS Dist. Directors Office, Attn: Joe A. Aguilar, New Orleans, LA, for Respondent.
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