Becker v. Gonzales, 473 F.3d 1000 (9th Cir. Jan. 10, 2007) ("A conviction for an aggravated felony precludes eligibility even absent a charge and finding of removability on that ground. Compare INA 240A(a)(3)(an alien "convicted of any felony" is not eligible) with Matter of Fortiz-Zelaya, 21 I & N Dec. 1199 (BIA 1998) (holding that "is deportable" for the purposes of 212(c) eligibility requires a charge and finding of deportability under the relevant deportation ground) and Matter of Ching 12 I & N Dec. 710 (BIA 1968) (same for suspension of deportation).").
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Ninth Circuit