AVETISYAN

**What Happened** This case involved immigration removal proceedings against someone named Avetisyan. The dispute centered on whether immigration judges have the authority to administratively close (temporarily pause) deportation cases, even when one of the parties objects to stopping the proceedings. **What the Court Decided** The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) ruled that immigration judges do have the power to pause removal proceedings when they determine it's appropriate, regardless of whether the government or the individual being deported opposes this action. The court established a new six-factor test that judges must use when deciding whether to pause these cases. This decision overturned an earlier ruling that had limited judges' authority in this area. **Why This Matters for Workers** This ruling is significant for immigrant workers facing deportation. It gives immigration judges more flexibility to pause deportation cases when circumstances warrant it - for example, if someone is waiting for a visa application to be processed or if there are other pending legal matters. This can provide immigrant workers with additional time to resolve their immigration status while remaining in the United States, potentially allowing them to continue working legally while their cases are pending.