Stay of Removal (Form I-246)
Immigration proceedings can drag on for years, but your life doesn’t stop moving in that time. If you
Skip to content In some cases, new evidence comes forward after the judge has already made a decision. Though this might be frustrating, the good news is it could be grounds to reopen the case and give you another chance. The first thing to do is file a Motion to Reopen.
If your case was denied by the Immigration Judge or Board of Immigration Appeals, and you have new evidence to present, you have new relief available or you were represented ineffectively by your attorney you may file a Motion to Reopen your case. In some cases, you may file a motion to reopen if you failed to appear at your scheduled court hearing and were ordered removed In absentia (In your absence).
There are different types of motions to reopen, some filed with the Immigration Court and others with ICE chief counsel. To determine if you are eligible to reopen your case, an immigration attorney at our firm can help you navigate through your options.
Immigration proceedings can drag on for years, but your life doesn’t stop moving in that time. If you
Your deportation case may be eligible for prosecutorial discretion if it is seen as “low priority.” Attorneys at
When you’re struggling with an immigration issue, you shouldn’t have to do your own legal research. It’s enough
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