Statutes · INA §242; 8 U.S.C. §1252

INA §242 — Judicial review of removal orders

INA §242 governs judicial review of removal orders and includes important jurisdictional limits and exceptions. Administrative appeal to the BIA and federal judicial review are different procedures.

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Scope and purpose

The nature of the challenged decision, whether the claim is factual or legal, and the relevant subsection can determine reviewability. Exhaustion and filing requirements require careful attention; this summary does not provide an individual deadline calculation.

Related rules and practical context

Patel concerns review of specified factual findings in discretionary-relief decisions. Nasrallah distinguishes CAT orders for a specific review provision. Read those holdings together with the statute and later governing authority.

Primary sources

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 §242 — Judicial review of removal orders?

INA §242 governs judicial review of removal orders and includes important jurisdictional limits and exceptions. Administrative appeal to the BIA and federal judicial review are different procedures.

What should I check before relying on this information?

Patel concerns review of specified factual findings in discretionary-relief decisions. Nasrallah distinguishes CAT orders for a specific review provision. Read those holdings together with the statute and later governing authority.

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