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Statutes · INA §240A; 8 U.S.C. §1229b

INA §240A — Cancellation of removal

INA §240A provides distinct cancellation-of-removal frameworks for certain permanent residents, nonpermanent residents and qualifying abused persons. Eligibility is category-specific, and statutory eligibility does not guarantee discretionary relief.

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Scope and purpose

Residence or presence periods, disqualifying conduct, good moral character and any hardship standard differ between categories. The statutory stop-time rule can affect the calculation; Pereira and Niz-Chavez address specific notice-related aspects of that rule.

Related rules and practical context

INA §240 governs the proceedings in which cancellation is sought. Do not transfer an asylum standard or a waiver hardship standard into cancellation without checking the applicable subsection and subsequent authority.

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General reference information, not legal advice. A summary does not replace the statute or full decision. Check applicability and subsequent developments before filing. Publication does not imply attorney legal review or create an attorney-client relationship.

Frequently asked questions

What is INA §240A — Cancellation of removal?

INA §240A provides distinct cancellation-of-removal frameworks for certain permanent residents, nonpermanent residents and qualifying abused persons. Eligibility is category-specific, and statutory eligibility does not guarantee discretionary relief.

What should I check before relying on this information?

INA §240 governs the proceedings in which cancellation is sought. Do not transfer an asylum standard or a waiver hardship standard into cancellation without checking the applicable subsection and subsequent authority.

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