United States Ninth Circuit

While documentary evidence showing that an alien was residing in the U.S. during a particular period may be desirable in establishing date of entry, the time element of an alien's residency, like all other elements in immigration hearings, may be shown by credible direct testimony or written declarations.

Appellate Information

• Argued 03/05/2003
• Decided 06/04/2003
• Published 06/04/2003

Judges

• REINHARDT, Circuit Judge., Before REINHARDT, W. FLETCHER, and GOULD, Circuit Judges.

Court

• United States Ninth Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
• Carol L. Edward, Seattle, WA, for the petitioner.


• For Appellees:
  
• Terri J. Scadron, Office of Immigration Litigation, Washington, DC, for the respondent.