🧾 What Is a Motion to Reconsider? A Motion to Reconsider challenges an immigration court or BIA decision on the grounds that the ruling involved a legal or factual mistake. Unlike a motion to reopen, which introduces new evidence, a motion to reconsider focuses on correcting errors in the original decision. ⏰ Filing Deadlines Generally […]

🧾 What Is a Motion to Reopen? A Motion to Reopen is a formal request asking an immigration judge or the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) to reopen a case that was previously decided. It is usually based on new facts or evidence that were not available at the time of the original decision. This

⚖️ The U.S. Immigration Court System Immigration court proceedings in the United States are administrative hearings overseen by the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). These courts are not part of the federal judiciary but operate under the U.S. Department of Justice. The process involves appearances before an immigration judge (IJ) who will determine whether

🚫 What Is Cancellation of Removal? Cancellation of removal is a legal remedy that allows individuals in removal (deportation) proceedings to request that the immigration judge cancel their deportation and allow them to remain in the U.S., either by granting them lawful permanent resident (LPR) status or by preserving the LPR status they already hold.

🚨 What Is Removal (Deportation)? Removal, formerly known as deportation, is the legal process by which the U.S. government expels a noncitizen from the country. Removal proceedings are initiated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) before an immigration judge. You may face removal if you: Overstay a visa Enter the U.S. unlawfully Are convicted