Santana v. Holder

HOWARD, Circuit Judge.

Benjamin Santana and Leonardo Santana, a father and son who are natives and citizens of Brazil, petition for review of the denial of their applications for adjustment of status.

The Immigration Judge (“IJ”) determined that the Santanas did not qualify for “grandfathering” under § 245® of the Immigration and Nationality Act (“INA”), 8 U.S.C. § 1255®, and thus that they were ineligible for adjustment of status. The BIA issued an opinion affirming the IJ’s decision. We deny the petition.

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Leonardo Santana and Benjamin Santana entered the United States in 1996 and 2001,…