Decided: June 7, 2011.

We recite the facts underlying this petition for review as recounted by Petitioner. In 1986, Boluk, a then-16-year-old native and citizen of Turkey, traveled to Canada to visit a relative. In Canada, he rented a boat that accidentally crossed the border and landed him in the United States "by mistake." J.A. at 100. Boluk recalls being detained by immigration officials who "left [him] in some motel," where he remained for two days. J.A. at 101. He then took a bus to New York, roomed with his brother in West Haven, Connecticut, and began working at the Blue Sky Diner. J.A. at 102-03. Also employed by the diner was Ms. Karen Colangelo. J.A. at 79, 103, 106.


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