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Name: ROA-CARRANZA, ANTONIO

A 200-762-041

Date of this notice: 8/8/2013

Enclosed is a copy of the Board's decision and order in the above-referenced case. Sincerely,

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Donna Carr Chief Clerk

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Cite as: Antonio Roa-Carranza, A200 762 041 (BIA Aug. 8, 2013)

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Decision of the Board oflrnmigration Appeals

File:

A200 762 041 - Dallas, TX

Date:

AUG 0 8 2013

In re: ANTONIO ROA-CARRANZA IN REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS MOTION ON BEHALF OF RESPONDENT: APPLICATION: Reopening ORDER: The respondent filed a timely "motion for reconsideration" of the Board's May 14, 2013, decision dismissing his appeal of an Immigration Judge's denial of a continuance. The motion is granted. Although entitled otherwise, the respondent's motion is more accurately characterized as one seeking reopening as he does not contend the Board committed legal or factual error, but instead seeks to introduce new evidence for the Board's consideration. Matter David Arditti, Esquire

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of 0-S-G-,

24 l&N Dec.

56 (BIA 2006); Matter of Cerna, 20 l&N Dec. 399 (BIA 1991); 8 C.F.R. 1003.2(b), (c). We also note that the motion is largely duplicative of the respondent's brief on appeal. A motion to reconsider is not, however, an opportunity to reiterate or expand upon arguments that have been previously raised and addressed on appeal. Matter ofO-S-G-, supra at 58; 8 C.F.R. 1003.2(b). Specifically, with his motion the respondent has submitted a birth certificate identifying him as the father of a girl born to his wife on April 3, 2013. The evidence regarding the respondent's identification as the father of his wife's newborn daughter is potentially significant evidence with respect to demonstrating the bona fides of their relationship. As the Board's fact-finding authority is limited on appeal, we find it appropriate to remand the record to the Immigration Judge for consideration of this evidence along with other relevant evidence in determining whether a further continuance is warranted. Accordingly, the respondent's motion to reopen is granted, and the record is remanded for further proceedings.

Cite as: Antonio Roa-Carranza, A200 762 041 (BIA Aug. 8, 2013)