INA §240 establishes the general framework for removal proceedings before an immigration judge, including hearings, decisions and specified procedural protections. It does not mean every removal process uses the same hearing procedure.
The statute addresses the hearing record, burdens and opportunities to present evidence. Form I-862 and separate hearing notices should be read with the actual court record. Other statutory procedures may apply in different contexts.
Defensive asylum under INA §208 and cancellation under INA §240A have distinct eligibility requirements. An appeal to the BIA through Form EOIR-26 is different from judicial review in a federal court.
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INA §240 establishes the general framework for removal proceedings before an immigration judge, including hearings, decisions and specified procedural protections. It does not mean every removal process uses the same hearing procedure.
Defensive asylum under INA §208 and cancellation under INA §240A have distinct eligibility requirements. An appeal to the BIA through Form EOIR-26 is different from judicial review in a federal court.