The Paper Trail Matters: Eighth Circuit Denies Petition for Review for Failure to Prove Lozada Compliance
In a Nutshell
On Feb. 17, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit denied a petition for review, affirming the Board of Immigration Appeals’ (BIA) refusal to reopen the removal proceedings of Maria Jose Rodriguez Irias and her two minor children, which had resulted in in absentia removal orders.
Written by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC). Legally reviewed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC).
Updated on March 18, 2026