CANCELLATION OF REMOVAL

Cancellation of Removal is an immigration relief for permanent and nonpermanent residents which can be applied for before an Immigration Judge to stop deportation and either reinstate a lawful permanent resident status or allow the individual to become a lawful permanent resident (green card). The Immigration Judge has discretion to grant or deny Cancellation of Removal applications. In determining whether cancellation is warranted, the judge may consider the length of residence in the United States, family and community ties and community service work, among other things.