Matter of Richards
BIA
29 I&N Dec. 658 (BIA 2026)
2026
Holding
An alien's lack of candor regarding his criminal history is a significant adverse factor when exercising discretion on an application for cancellation of removal.
Practitioner Note
Dishonesty with the immigration court about criminal history is a standalone adverse factor independent of the underlying criminal conduct itself.
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