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The Convention Against Torture (CAT) is an international human rights treaty that the United States honors through federal immigration law. It prohibits the U.S. from removing any individual to a country where there is a substantial likelihood they will be tortured. In U.S. immigration proceedings, CAT protection can prevent deportation even for individuals who are […]

Withholding of Removal is a form of protection for immigrants who fear persecution if sent back to their home country. It is a last-resort deportation defense, only granted by an immigration judge during removal proceedings. Unlike asylum, it does not offer a green card or a path to citizenship — but it prevents deportation and

Cancellation of Removal for green card holders (also called LPR cancellation) is a defense available to lawful permanent residents who face removal (deportation) from the United States. If granted by an immigration judge, the individual may keep their green card and remain in the U.S. ✅ Who Qualifies? To be eligible, the green card holder

Cancellation of Removal (COR) is a form of immigration relief that allows certain undocumented or non-permanent residents in removal proceedings to avoid deportation and obtain lawful permanent resident (LPR) status, also known as a green card. This is available only through immigration court and must be granted by an immigration judge. ✅ Who Qualifies? To

Prosecutorial Discretion (PD) is the authority of immigration enforcement agencies (primarily ICE and DHS attorneys) to decide whether—and how—to enforce the law in a particular case. This can mean: Delaying or canceling deportation proceedings. Declining to detain or remove someone. Choosing to prioritize other cases instead. PD has become a vital form of relief for