United States Eighth Circuit

An alien who received an adjustment to permanent residency status by a mistake can not be considered an alien "lawfully admitted for permanent residence" within the meaning of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Appellate Information

• Decided 12/07/2005
• Published 12/07/2005

Judges

• HANSEN, Circuit Judge., Before WOLLMAN, LAY, and HANSEN, Circuit Judges.

Court

• United States Eighth Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
• Edmundo D. Lijo, argued, Minneapolis, MN, for appellant.


• For Appellees:
  
• U.S. Dept. of Justice, Papu Sandhu, argued, Washington, DC, for appellee.