Sellers v. Lynch

MARTHA CRAIG DAUGHTREY, Circuit Judge.

Petitioner Diana Rashidovna Sellers, a Russian national and citizen, entered the United States on a non-immigrant visitor’s visa. Based on her marriage to a United States citizen, her status was adjusted to lawful permanent resident on a conditional basis. She was subsequently charged with marriage fraud and making false statements, and she pleaded guilty to making false statements or representations in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1001(a)(2). Her conditional resident status was terminated as a result of her conviction.

The government then charged Sellers with…