JALIAWALA

Interim Decision #2278 MATTER OF JALIAWALA In Deportation Proceedings A-20650284 Decided by Board April 12, 1974 Where the respondent in deportation proceedings fails to appear at a hearing reopened at his request and for his benefit, whether or not to grant a continuance rests within the discretion of the immigration judge. Where, as in the instant case, deportation proceedings were reopened upon request of respondent to permit him to apply for section 245 adjustment of status; his wife failed to appear with him at the reopened hearing, as requested; the hearing was rescheduled at which time…