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Cancellation of Removal

Cancellation of removal is a removal defense available to permanent residents and those illegally present in the US. Requirements vary depending on whether the applicant is a resident, illegally present in the US, or a victim of domestic violence. 

Cancellation of removal is a defense to removal available to both permanent residents and "non-permanent residents" (i.e. folks who snuck into the country, or overstayed a visa).  Because it is a defense to removal, a person may not make an application for cancellation of removal unless she is in removal proceedings before an immigration judge.  The requirements are different for permanent residents than for non-permanent residents.

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