Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit June 4, 2003, 01-70398 (Jose Vera-Villegas v. Immigration and Naturalization Service)

REINHARDT, Circuit Judge.

In this case, we decide that, while documentary evidence showing that an alien was residing in the United States during a particular period may be desirable in establishing the date of entry, the time element of an alien’s residency, like all other elements in immigration hearings, may be shown by credible direct testimony or written declarations.