The Viera Immigration Review

The Viera Immigration Review provides in-depth analysis of immigration law, asylum law, removal defense, Immigration Court proceedings, Board of Immigration Appeals decisions, and USCIS policy developments affecting immigrants and practitioners nationwide.

Published by The Viera Law Firm, the Review explores asylum claims, deportation defense, family-based immigration, humanitarian relief, immigration appeals, and emerging legal trends shaping immigration law in the United States.

Immigration Law

When the Government Doesn’t Show Up, But Still Wins in Immigration Court.

A Critical Analysis of Matter of John Bolivar-Bolivar, 29 I&N 548 (BIA 2026) from the Perspective of a Former DHS Prosecutor and Immigration Litigator. In most court systems, if the party with the burden of proof fails to appear, the case does not move forward in their favor. Immigration court is now different. In Matter of John Bolivar-Bolivar, the Board of Immigration Appeals endorsed a framework where a removal order can and must be entered even when the Department of Hom

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Apr 134 min read

When “Reasonable” Becomes Punitive: How Matter of Ibarra-Vega (BIA 2026) Turns USCIS Backlogs into a Removal Tool

When "Reasonable" Becomes Punitive. Our expert analysis of the BIA decision in Matter of Ibarra-Vega (BIA 2026) helps you navigate your next steps effectively. Let's ensure you have the information you need! Like and share this post to spread awareness!

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Mar 45 min read

About the Author

Andy Viera-Rivera, Esq., LCSW

Founder & Principal Attorney

Andy Viera-Rivera is a licensed attorney in New York and Puerto Rico and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. His practice focuses on immigration litigation, asylum law, removal defense, humanitarian relief, family-based immigration, and appellate advocacy. Prior to founding The Viera Law Firm, he served as an Assistant Chief Counsel with the Department of Homeland Security, where he represented the government in removal proceedings before the Immigration Courts.

Through The Viera Immigration Review, he provides analysis of Board of Immigration Appeals decisions, Immigration Court litigation, asylum law, and developments affecting immigrants and practitioners throughout the United States.

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Editorial Policy

The Viera Immigration Review publishes weekly legal analysis, commentary, and educational content related to immigration law, asylum law, removal defense, family-based immigration, humanitarian relief, and developments affecting immigration practice in the United States.

Articles are intended for informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Reading an article published by The Viera Immigration Review does not create an attorney-client relationship with The Viera Law Firm, PLLC.