Matter of Vivas, 16 I. & N. Dec. 68 (BIA 1977) (while the government has the initial burden of proof in deportation proceedings, after it has presented a prima facie case, respondent may be required to produce evidence in rebuttal when respondent has better control or knowledge of the evidence (in this instance, the proper identity of his alleged United States citizen wife)).

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