Smirko v. Ashcroft, 387 F.3d 279 (3rd Cir. Oct. 26, 2004) (finding that INA and legislative history suggest that "refugee status" does not end when noncitizen admitted as refugee adjusts status, but continues until refugee status is terminated by the immigration authorities; noncitizens with refugee status cannot be deported for commission of a crime of moral turpitude within five years of entry).
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