A discretionary benefit adjusting an alien’s status from that of deportable alien to one lawfully admitted for permanent residence. Application for cancellation of removal is made during the course of a hearing before an immigration judge.
Cancellation of removal is a form of relief from deportation or removal. This means that you can only apply for cancellation of removal if you have an open case in deportation or removal proceedings in Immigration Court before an Immigration Judge. Cancellation of removal is a discretionary form of relief.
The entire process generally takes 20 to 24 months depending upon the Immigration Court's schedule. The person is eligible for employment authorization once the application for Cancellation is filed. It generally takes the USCIS 3 months to produce the work authorization document.
To apply for cancellation of removal under section 240A(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), you must fully and accurately answer all questions on the attached Form EOIR-42B. A separate application must be prepared and executed for each person applying for cancellation of removal.
To apply for cancellation of removal under section 240A(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), you must fully and accurately answer all questions on the attached Form EOIR-42B. A separate application must be prepared and executed for each person applying for cancellation of removal.