Hermenegildo Gomez-Perez v. Loretta Lynch

GREGG COSTA, Circuit Judge.

Petitioner Gomez-Perez is a Guatemalan citizen, who entered the United States illegally in 1995 and has lived here since. He and his wife live together in Texas with their three children, all of whom are U.S. citizens. After law enforcement discovered Gomez’s lack of lawful status during a traffic stop, he was placed in removal proceedings. Gomez conceded that he was removable, but sought cancellation as a nonpermanent resident under 8 U.S.C. § 1229b(b)(l). Although his longevity in the United States and family ties meet some of the eligibility requirements for a…