Rafael Antonio Lanza-Ramirez v. U.S. Attorney General

Rafael Lanzas-Ramirez, a native and citizen of Nicaragua proceeding pro se, seeks review of the Board of Immigration Appeals’ (“BIA”) decision affirming the Immigration Judge’s (“IJ”) denial of his application for adjustment of status as a matter of discretion. After review, we dismiss in part and deny in part the petition.

The Attorney General, at his discretion, may adjust an applicant’s status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if the alien: (1) applies for adjustment of status, (2) is eligible to receive an immigrant visa and is admissible to the United States,…