Fifth Circuit: Orlando Gutierrez v. Loretta Lynch

Immigration, Estoppel


For the purpose of determining status at the attainment of majority, an alien becomes a lawful permanent resident upon approval of application, not upon the date of an eventually approved application.

Given lack of affirmative misconduct, agency cannot be equitably estopped from arguing that the status was not timely obtained.

Orlando Gutierrez v. Loretta Lynch